Hi, I’m Nikki, and I’ve got a story about how karma sometimes needs a little help. Five years ago, my ex-fiancé, Mark, ended our engagement, telling me I “wasn’t good enough” after he got promoted and wanted someone “more sophisticated.” It stung, but I eventually moved on. Fast forward to last Saturday, I spotted Mark dining at a high-end restaurant with a new woman. I knew it was the perfect opportunity for a little payback.

I sent over a bottle of champagne with a note reading, “To Mark, who always settles for second best.” His face turned bright red, while his date looked completely confused. It was a moment of pure satisfaction. But I didn’t stop there—I knew Mark had a food allergy, so I sent over an appetizer he couldn’t eat, with another note: “Just a reminder of what you can’t have.” Watching him try to explain it to his increasingly annoyed date was priceless.

Then, I enlisted my friend Sarah for the final touch. She walked by and, in a loud voice, pretended to recognize him: “Mark! How’s your fiancée? Did she finally agree to that open relationship?” His date, Clara, was furious and stormed off, leaving Mark flustered. I couldn’t resist strolling over to his table, smiling, and saying, “Hey, Mark. Guess I wasn’t so ‘not good enough’ after all, huh?”

A few days later, I heard that Clara had broken up with him. Sometimes, a little nudge can make karma even sweeter. I left the restaurant with my head held high, feeling victorious. Thanks for listening!