My Mother-In-Law Used My Rooftop Terrace For Her Birthday Party. She Made Me Pay, So I Did This

When I bought my apartment with a rooftop terrace in the heart of the city, I never imagined it would become a battleground. My mother-in-law never liked me, and trust me, the feeling was mutual. So when she demanded to use my rooftop for her birthday party, I refused. But my girlfriend had already agreed—without even asking me. Then, a week before the party, she pulled the most ridiculous stunt: she decided to charge guests a contribution fee, including us, for food and drinks. In my own home. That was the final straw. So on the day of the party, she arrived looking all neat and 'pretty', and never expected this.  

I was actually looking forward to a quiet weekend, catching up on some reading and maybe grilling on my rooftop, when my girlfriend, Emily, walked in and dropped some unexpected news. 'Mom’s using the rooftop for her birthday,' she said casually. Her eyes darted away from mine, avoiding any confrontation. Just like that, my plans went up in smoke, and I was thrust into a situation I desperately wanted to avoid.