My boyfriend’s parents came over for the first time. Everything was perfect—until his mom went to the bathroom.
Fifteen minutes passed. She was still there. Twenty minutes later, my boyfriend checked on her.
When she finally came out, her mood had shifted. She grabbed her bag, and they quickly left. My boyfriend yelled, “You could’ve warned me!”
I rushed to the bathroom, only to freeze at the chaotic scene—napkins everywhere, an unbearable smell filling the air. That’s when it hit me: my boyfriend’s mom has a severe gluten allergy. And I had served her a homemade cake that wasn’t gluten-free.
They assumed I’d remember. My boyfriend was furious. To be fair, he only mentioned it once—though he swears otherwise.
Now, I have no idea how to make it up to her, and I’m terrified this awkward mistake will never be forgotten.
