The other day, I went to Bath & Body Works with my boyfriend’s mom. We went specifically so she could check out their Semi-Annual Sale. We were walking around the store, smelling candles and soaps, and generally having a good time. This was one of the first times I’ve hung out with just his mom without my boyfriend in tow. Towards the end, she asked if there was anything I wanted. I asked if she was sure, because I didn’t want to take advantage of her. She said yes, so I looked around again. I found a candle I liked, and thought it was a part of their $11 candle sale, as the sign was next to the candle. We checked out and went back to their place with no issues. That is, until I got home and facetimed my boyfriend before I went to bed. He laughed and said that I had ‘expensive taste’. I asked him what he meant, and he said that his mother had said that because of the candle I picked out. I was thoroughly confused, so I asked him to explain further. He said that his mother told him the candle I picked out had rung up for full price; almost $30. I turned bright red, and asked him if he was being serious. I was MORTIFIED. I began apologizing profusely, telling him that if I had known it wasn’t actually a part of their sale, I would not have even picked up that candle. He was laughing his ass off as I begged him to tell his mom I was unaware of the price. He did, and I’m planning to buy her a gift card to make up for it.
TL;DR: Thought I was having my boyfriend’s mom buy me a candle on sale, turned out to be 30$
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That’s very sweet of you and also very sweet of her
Don’t buy her a gift card, take her out for ice cream or coffee or nails. It’ll mean more to her.
if there’s a candle sale within the next 2 weeks u can get a price adjustment but it’s prob not really worth the effort lollll
Things happen. Always check the sales item price.
Not the end of the world but here’s a pro tip. Always buy your own things
Honestly, it’s kind of a sweet story. Sounds like she wasn’t upset, and since it’s been cleared up and she knows you went being greedy, you two have a funny story.
She must like you! It sounds like she didn’t mind , just let her know the next time ya see her or shoot her a text. You’re a sweetheart.