It was a sunny afternoon when my husband and I decided to take a leisurely walk in the park. Little did I know that this carefree outing would soon become one of the most embarrassing moments of my life.
As we went for a walk holding hands, enjoying our company and thanking God in my mind that the kids were at their grandparents' place and that we had all the time in the world, we ran into a group of people who were participating in an intense game of round plastic throwing. As an adventurous couple, we decided to join the fun and show off our throwing skills. Lolz I am laughing while writing this LOLZ.
With a surge of confidence, I grabbed the round flat plastic and braced myself for a daring throw in my mind. When I pulled my hand back, about to release the disc, disaster struck. My hand slipped and instead of gracefully throwing the plastic disc into the air, it flew out of my hand in a completely unexpected direction.
Everyone watched in horror as the plastic plate soared into the air, heading straight for a nearby picnic group. I guess they were also trying to have some fun amongst themselves. I was greatly disappointed when the plastic disc landed directly on their table, spilling food and drink plates, and causing a commotion. I was already dying of embarrassment.
My husband and I stood dumbfounded as the people around the table looked at us with both disbelief and annoyance. The once quiet park had turned into a chaotic scene. I desperately wanted the ground to crack open and swallow me up , I was saying a silent prayer in my mind. I could feel my cheeks burning with embarrassment. There was no question that i had done something wrong, and I felt everyone's stares. I wanted to run and hide, but I knew I couldn't.
Realizing the seriousness of the incident, I quickly ran to them, frantically apologizing to the group involved. My husband, who has always been supportive of me, joined me in apologizing, trying to defuse the tension with his light humor. Thank God for that. I was still praying in my mind that God touches their heart and they don't they the issue serious.
To my surprise, instead of anger, the people attending the picnic burst into laughter. They reassured us that there was an accident and were kind enough to accept our apology. More relieved, my husband and I laughed together, realizing that this embarrassing moment has now become a memorable story we can share in the future.
As we left the chaotic scene holding hands, we couldn't help but reflect on this embarrassing incident. It teaches us the importance of laughing at ourselves and not taking life too seriously. It also reminds us that even in the most embarrassing moments, there is always room for forgiveness and understanding. Although that day at the park will forever be embedded in my memory as an embarrassing moment, it also reminds us of the bond that my husband and I share.
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