Birthdays are a time for joy and celebration, a day to be cherished with loved ones.
Traditionally, parents have always made an effort to ensure their children feel special on their big day, with cakes and gifts being the order of the day.
M’sian man surprises mum with birthday cake at her workplace
However, as children grow older, it’s not uncommon for them to want to give back to their parents, showing appreciation for the love and care they’ve received throughout the years.
Recently, a heartwarming TikTok video (@madikemadi) captured the essence of this sentiment, as a young man planned a surprise birthday celebration for his mother, Atie, who works at a KFC fast-food restaurant.
In the viral video, Atie, a hardworking mother, is seen diligently serving a customer who appeared to be making menu choices at a KFC kiosk.
Little did she know that her son, Madi, and his friends were hatching a surprise plan to make her day truly special.
As the video unfolds, Madi, dressed in a black shirt, and his friends approach Atie with a birthday cake in hand.
The surprise catches Atie off guard, and in a heartwarming moment, she affectionately slaps Madi’s face, expressing her delight at seeing her beloved child.
With a beaming smile on her face, Atie proceeds to blow out the candles adorning the birthday cake, making a cherished birthday wish.
What makes this surprise even more touching is the small but meaningful gesture that followed.
Madi doesn’t forget to feed his mother a spoonful of the cake, symbolizing the circle of love and care that often defines family relationships.
Speaking to WeirdKaya, when asked about how his mom reacted after the surprise, and what she said to him, Madi shared, “My mom genuinely wanted to teach the person in the video how to take order via screen but ended up surprised, so she was shocked, and she just smiled and said thank you.”
Madi also shared how he came up with the plan:
“At first, I just wanted to buy a cake by myself. Then, I got a sudden idea. I wanted to celebrate my mom’s birthday with my friends, so I let them know in our group chat that September 30th was her special day.”
Talking about the surprise plan, he explained, “It was a last-minute decision and we were in a rush, so my friends and I quickly came up with the idea. One of us pretended to need my mom’s help with an order, and that’s when I surprised her by coming from behind the stairs.”
Netizens feel it too
The video, which captures the raw emotions of a son’s love for his hardworking mother, quickly gained traction on TikTok, spreading warmth and positivity among viewers.
At the time of writing, the video has gained over 266k views and 1700 comments.
One user wrote: “Happy birthday to your mom, man. I’m glad you treated your mother this way. Shout out to the boys who love their mother!”
Another commented: “Good mom, good son, good friend. Only God can repay your good deeds for making your mom happy.”
One chimed in: “Too early to cry.”
You can watch the full clip here:
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