During Dad's Birthday Party, He 'Sold' My Guest House — His Real Estate Agent Lost Everything

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During Dad's Birthday Party, He 'Sold' My Guest House — His Real Estate Agent Lost Everything
‪@echoofwrath-w2y

Dad's seventieth birthday party was in full swing on the sprawling patio of what everyone assumed was the family estate. Forty relatives and friends gathered around tables laden with barbecue and birthday cake, celebrating while a gentle breeze carried laughter across the manicured gardens. The pool sparkled in the afternoon sun, and the elegant guest house I'd built three years ago provided the perfect backdrop for family photos.
At thirty-two, I sat quietly at a corner table, still treated as the family's underachiever despite holding a doctorate in environmental engineering. Everyone assumed I worked some "government desk job" that barely paid the bills, which explained why I lived so modestly and never seemed to have impressive career stories to share at family gatherings.
My golden child brother David, thirty-five, held court near the pool, regaling guests with tales from his struggling marketing consultancy. Despite three failed business ventures in five years, he remained the family favorite—the son with "entrepreneurial spirit" who just needed the right opportunity to succeed.
"Everyone, gather around!" Dad called out, tapping his beer bottle with a fork. "I want to make an important announcement on this milestone birthday."
The crowd assembled eagerly, expecting another heartfelt speech about family and legacy. Dad stood beside a mahogany outdoor table where several manila folders lay waiting.
"At seventy, I've been thinking about how to help the next generation achieve their dreams," he began, his voice carrying the authority of someone accustomed to making family decisions. "David has an incredible business opportunity that just needs proper funding."
David beamed beside him, clearly aware of what was coming. His wife Jennifer nodded enthusiastically, having spent years watching other family members succeed while David's ventures struggled.
"'THE POOL HOUSE SALE WILL FUND YOUR BROTHER'S BUSINESS,'" Dad proclaimed, gesturing toward the elegant structure behind him. "I've decided to sell the guest house to provide David with the capital he needs for his new digital marketing firm."
My stomach dropped. The "guest house" wasn't a family asset—it was my home, built on my property, funded entirely by my environmental consulting firm that specialized in water treatment systems for industrial clients.

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