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The air in the community center was thick with the scent of cheap pizza and the sounds of children's games. Ethan, on the other hand, had meticulously planned an exclusive wine tasting. He scowled at the scene. His party, which had cost a fortune, would be, in his mind, far more sophisticated. He’d been working on it for months.

He saw his friend, Ben, across the room. Ben’s birthday party looked so easygoing. Kids were laughing; food was readily available. Why would anyone want his party when a fun event was going on at the same time? He pushed his way towards the back door. He had an important phone call to make, to his caterer. He needed to review his menu. It had to be better.