expected surprises

can something we expect to happen be a surprise nonetheless? the answer is yes, even though it might seem a paradox. a surprise, by definition, is an unexpected event. something we couldn't see happening. yet we might be expecting something to happen, and when it does, we are deeply surprised. we want it to take place, but we find it unlikely. yes, could happen and all, but we keep thinking, no way, it can't be, she 'd never go that far. and it can be. and it is. and we can't help but feel speechless then .

(and yes, i'm thinking about something that happened long ago, but not saying what it was)