So when I talked to Mario this morning, I told him that I found some cheap plane tickets to Florida in mid August and I was thinking about going to see my brother, Charlie, before he deploys. I knew that if Mario was coming home earlier than expected, he would have to tell me so I wouldn't buy the tickets.
It worked like a charm. He had to tell me that he has a chance of leaving Kabul August 14 instead of August 26. The military is extending everyone by 2 weeks, but Mario has a compelling reason to leave early. He needs to get back to prepare for the RIF board. So his bosses (so far) are agreeing to let him leave August 14. Mario didn't want to tell me in case it doesn't work out and then I will be disappointed all over again.
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sorry for Mario that he wasn't able to surprise the family if he did come home when he originally said he was going to.
Now you ruined his surprise! That's why I didn't dig too much when Josh wanted to surprise me... No judgment towards you for doing that, I probably would too! (In your circumstances)
Such high jinks break trust and undermine conficence in a relationship. -Mario
I feel slightly guilty, but it was worth it. It made my day, maybe my week, or even my month...Even if I am setting myself up for disappointment later and he can't come home early.
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