When Maria planned a surprise party for her husband’s 40th birthday, she didn’t expect to find strangers walking through the door instead of him. The shocking mix-up, involving an unexpected Airbnb booking, turned into an unforgettable night filled with laughter and unexpected guests.My husband’s 40th birthday was coming up, and I wanted to throw him a surprise party. To prepare for it, I told him I would be out of town on his birthday.

We agreed to celebrate on another day instead. On the evening before the big day, I pretended to pack my bags and leave for the airport. In reality, I stayed overnight at my friend Karen’s house. “Are you sure this will work?” Karen asked, raising an eyebrow as I stuffed clothes into my suitcase. “Absolutely,” I replied. “Tom thinks I’m going to visit my sister.” Karen chuckled. “You’re a sneaky one, Maria.” The next day, I got up early to make sure everything was perfect. Tom always came home from work around 6 pm, so I invited all of his friends and family over at 5. That way, we’d have time to decorate before he arrived.