The Anniversary Mix-Up
A free A1-level English story for language learners, readable online in 4 languages, with an option to listen via the free Storyteller app.
Pax and his wife book two different restaurants for their anniversary and wait alone.
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Pax wanted a surprise for his wife. Today was their anniversary. He wanted a night to remember.
He booked a table at the Blue Fish. It was her favorite restaurant. He told no one about it.
His wife had the same idea. She also wanted a surprise. She booked a table at the Red Lamp. She did not tell anyone.
At seven o'clock, Pax sat alone at the Blue Fish. He had flowers in his hands. The waiter brought him water. Pax waited.
At the Red Lamp, his wife sat alone too. She looked at the door many times. Nobody came.
After half an hour, Pax took out his phone. "Where are you?" he asked.
"I am at the Red Lamp," she said. "Where are you?"
"I am at the Blue Fish!" said Pax. Then he laughed. His wife laughed too.
"Let's meet halfway," she said. "I see a park on the map."
Pax walked to the park with his flowers. His wife walked there with a small gift. They met by a big fountain.
Near the fountain, a man sold hot noodles. His truck was small. The smell was wonderful. They bought two bowls and sat on a bench.
"Best anniversary ever," Pax said. His wife gave him the gift.
