When Lisa finally earns her well-deserved promotion, she decides to celebrate with her boyfriend, Troy. They go to an upscale restaurant, but things take a turn when Troy starts disrespecting Lisa and their relationship. He even goes as far as giving his number to the waitress, causing Lisa to embarrass him and leave the relationship.
It was supposed to be a night of pure joy and celebration. After six months of hard work, Lisa had finally earned a significant promotion at her new job. Eager to share the excitement, she suggested celebrating with Troy, her boyfriend.
Troy suggested an upscale restaurant in town, known for its great ambiance and gourmet menu. Lisa agreed, knowing that they rarely splurged on indulgent outings like this.
As they got ready to go out, Lisa couldn’t help but feel that something was off in their relationship. Troy had been constantly complaining about his own work, feeling unappreciated and unrecognized.
Despite Troy’s pessimism, Lisa couldn’t contain her excitement and shared the news of her promotion with him. Surprisingly, he seemed genuinely happy for her and proud of her achievements.
The evening started beautifully, with Troy showing up at Lisa’s apartment with a bouquet of flowers. They drove to the restaurant in silence, but it was a peaceful silence, which made Lisa hopeful that Troy was changing for the better.
The restaurant’s soft lighting and stunning city skyline view created a romantic ambiance for their celebration. They toasted to Lisa’s success, with Troy raising his champagne glass high, expressing his admiration for her.
As they enjoyed their meal, Troy’s behavior began to change. He started eyeing the waitress, even winking at her multiple times. Lisa tried to ignore it, knowing that it wasn’t uncommon for Troy to act flirtatious when he had been drinking.
But then, towards the end of the meal, Troy’s attitude took a turn. When the bill arrived, he insisted that Lisa let him pay with her card, claiming he didn’t have enough money for such fancy dinners. Lisa was taken aback by his words and confused by his logic.
Despite feeling unsettled, Lisa didn’t want to create a scene in the restaurant, so she reluctantly handed over her card. Troy’s smug expression and grand gesture of presenting her card to the waitress only added to her discomfort.
Feeling uneasy, Lisa excused herself to the restroom. In a moment of frustration, she blocked her card on her banking app. When she returned to the table, she paused near the bar and overheard Troy openly flirting with the waitress, even giving her his number on a napkin.
Feeling hurt and indignant, Lisa returned to the table, pretending to be concerned when the waitress mentioned that her card had been declined. Lisa suggested that Troy call the bank to resolve the issue, secretly knowing that her blocked card was the cause.
As Troy struggled to deal with the situation, Lisa paid the bill with another card, revealing that she had a backup. Troy was left embarrassed and without a response. Lisa then asked him to cover the tip as a way to make him contribute.
As they left the restaurant, Lisa made it clear that she would find her own way home, signaling the end of their relationship.
Lisa reflected on the events of the night and realized that no relationship should make her doubt herself or make her feel guilty for celebrating her own success. She finally felt like she had had enough of Troy’s disrespectful behavior and decided to move on.
What would you do in Lisa’s situation?
