Tired of in-laws thinking they rule the world? These 5 epic stories of entitlement, revenge, and well-deserved karma will have you laughing, gasping, and fist-pumping. From savage clapbacks to Grandma’s iconic takedown… payback’s about to get real.
Buckle up for a rollercoaster ride through the most awkward family dynamics known to humanity. Ever wondered what happens when entitlement meets its perfect match? Spoiler alert: It’s not pretty, but it’s hilariously satisfying. Sometimes the universe has a wicked sense of humor… and perfect timing. These stories? They’re about to prove that karma is definitely not just a myth.
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Story 1: My Future In-Laws Pretended Not to Know Me during Their Lunch — a Week Later, I Taught Them a Proper Lesson
I’m Cora, a successful biologist engaged to Nathan.
From day one of our meeting, I knew something was off about his parents, Evelyn and Robert. Cold shoulders, sidelong glances — they never quite welcomed me into the family. The breaking point came during a chance encounter at a restaurant, where they deliberately pretended not to recognize me.
“They did WHAT?” My best friend Vanessa nearly spit out her coffee when I told her how my future in-laws had completely ignored me at a restaurant.
“Pretended they didn’t even know me,” I sighed. “Can you believe it?”
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“What kind of people do that?” Vanessa shook her head. “To their own son’s fiancée?”
“Well, guess it’s time to serve up a slice of humble pie!” I said, a plan already forming in my head.
At the rehearsal dinner, I decided to turn the tables. When his parents approached, acting all polite and fake, I played innocent.
“I’m sorry,” I said with a perfectly straight face, “do I know you?”
Their jaws dropped. His mother stammered, “What? We’re Nathan’s parents!”
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I kept up the act, looking confused. “Nathan, honey, have we met these people before?”
The look on their faces was priceless. Shock. Embarrassment. A taste of their own medicine.
But it was just the beginning. When my parents arrived (both renowned surgeons), the dynamic shifted completely. His parents’ curiosity was eating them alive.
“So, what do you do?” his mother asked me, clearly trying to sound interested.
I smiled. “Oh, I run a research laboratory. It’s a family business.”
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The transformation was instant. Suddenly, I wasn’t just some woman their son was marrying. I was someone with connections and success.
“You… own a laboratory?” his mother asked, her tone dramatically different from before.
“Indeed,” I replied coolly. “Family’s been in the scientific research field for years.”
Nathan squeezed my hand under the table, barely containing his laughter. He knew exactly what I was doing.
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His father, who had been so dismissive earlier, now listened with rapt attention. The same man who’d previously looked at me like I was beneath them was now hanging on my every word.
“We judged you too quickly,” his mother finally admitted. “We’re sorry.”
I looked her straight in the eye. “My worth isn’t defined by what you think of me. It’s defined by who I am.”
The silence was deafening. But it was a silence of respect.
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As we left the dinner, Nathan turned to me. “You were incredible.”
I grinned. “Someone had to put them in their place.”
“And you did it perfectly,” he laughed. “Without even breaking a sweat.”
The best revenge, after all, isn’t anger. It’s success. It’s walking into a room and letting your accomplishments speak louder than any words ever could.
Sometimes, all it takes is one perfectly executed moment to change everything.
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Story 2: My Greedy In-Laws Demanded That I Give Them My New House – I Never Expected This Person to Stand Up for Me
I never thought I’d find an ally in my husband’s family… especially not in the one person I least expected.
My journey with John’s family was complicated from day one. They were the epitome of professional success. His parents were both lawyers, his sister a doctor, and his brother an entrepreneur.
And me? I came from a different world entirely. My dad was a firefighter and my mom a nurse. We didn’t have fancy titles or prestigious careers, but we had something far more valuable — love and respect.
“So, what do your parents do?” my sister-in-law Judith would ask, her tone dripping with judgment.
“My dad’s a firefighter and mom’s a nurse,” I’d reply, my chin held high. “They taught me the value of hard work and kindness.”
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“Oh, how… quaint,” she’d sneer, while her daughter Emily would add with a smirk, “Hard to imagine what you and John have in common.”
At family gatherings, the air would be thick with unspoken criticism. They’d nod politely when I spoke, then quickly change the subject. It was clear they saw me as an outsider. As someone who didn’t belong in their carefully curated world of success and status.
I’d catch whispers. Overheard conversations that cut deep. “She’s not one of us,” Judith would say. Even John’s Grandma, who ran a successful business, seemed to view me with a mix of curiosity and reservation.
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But I loved John. And despite his family’s attitude, we got married. Our wedding was beautiful and filled with love from my family. But his side? They made sure to cast shadows of disapproval.
“You should have had the reception at a country club,” Judith commented. John’s father’s toast was more a backhanded critique than a celebration.
Then came the house. I saved every penny, designed it myself, and even made some furniture. It wasn’t a mansion, but it was MINE. My family helped by contributing a quarter of the cost. When I invited John’s family to see it, I was nervous but proud.
“It’s YOURS?” my mother-in-law exclaimed, her eyes wide with disbelief. “What did you do to get it?”
“I bought it,” I said calmly. “With my money and my family’s help.”
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“Family?” she scoffed. “What could they give you?”
And then came the moment that would change everything.
“You know, we can give you our house,” she declared, “but we want you to give us this one. You can’t live in a better house than we do.”
The room fell silent. Before I could even process the audacity of her demand, a familiar voice cut through the tension like a knife.
“Hold on a minute!”
Grandma was standing, her eyes blazing with a fury I’d never seen before.
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“This is her house, bought with her hard-earned money and her family’s support. How dare you even suggest taking it from her?”
Everyone turned to look at Grandma. My mother-in-law looked like a deflated balloon, her mouth opening and closing without a sound.
“But, Mom…” she began, but Grandma wasn’t having any of it.
“No buts!” she snapped. “You should be ashamed of yourselves. This young woman has worked hard for what she has, and you should be proud of her, not trying to take it away.”
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My father-in-law, usually so confident, suddenly found his shoes incredibly interesting. He shuffled uncomfortably, unable to meet Grandma’s fierce gaze.
“We just thought—” he started, his voice weak.
“I don’t care what you thought!” Grandma’s voice was firm as steel. “This house belongs to her, and you will respect that. If you can’t, then you don’t deserve to be part of this family.”
The silence was deafening. I stood there, stunned. This was the same Grandma I thought had been judging me all along. And now she was my most unexpected defender.
“Thank you, Grandma,” I said, my voice shaking with emotion.
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Her expression softened. “You’re welcome, dear,” she said warmly. “You deserve to be treated with respect and kindness.”
Turning back to my in-laws, she added, “I suggest you start acting like the family you claim to be. Show some respect and be grateful that she’s part of our family.”
My mother-in-law mumbled something under her breath, her face burning with embarrassment. She grabbed my father-in-law’s arm, and they practically scurried out of the house.
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After they left, I turned to Grandma, still in disbelief. “I thought you disliked me.”
Grandma chuckled, raising an imaginary glass. “I’ve always respected you, dear. It just takes some people time to show it.”
Her words gave me hope. Maybe things would change. Maybe, just maybe, my in-laws would see me for who I truly was.
For now, I was just grateful to have Grandma on my side… the most badass defender I could have ever hoped for.
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Story 3: My Daughter’s In-Laws Took Almost All Money I Gave My Kid for Her Wedding, Making Her Look like a Pauper, So I Struck Back
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I first saw the wedding photos. My daughter Jinny’s special day — the day I had saved every penny for — had been reduced to a cheap, tacky nightmare. As I sat in my empty kitchen, staring at the images of a rundown café and a hideous dress, my heart shattered into pieces.
“I can’t believe this,” I muttered to myself, my hands trembling.
I had been sick, but my daughter’s pain became my medicine. Determination fueled my recovery. I followed my doctor’s advice religiously, took my medications, and slowly regained my strength. There was only one goal: to help my Jinny.
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When I surprised her by showing up at her doorstep, her eyes filled with tears. “Mom?” she whispered, falling into my arms.
“I’m here, and I’m not going anywhere until we fix this,” I promised her.
Jinny revealed the painful truth. Her in-laws, Diane and Charles, had convinced her to transfer the wedding funds to their account, claiming they would pay the vendors directly. Instead, they used the money for home repairs and a new car.
I wasn’t going to let them get away with this.
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I hired Lucas, a private investigator, and Madison, a lawyer. Together, we began digging into Diane and Charles’s past. Lucas uncovered a shocking history of scams and deceitful actions that went back years.
“We’ll set up a family meeting,” I told my legal team. “But this won’t be an ordinary gathering.”
I meticulously planned our confrontation at an upscale restaurant. With evidence projected on the screen, I waited for Diane and Charles to arrive. When they did, smug and unsuspecting, I was ready.
“This is the evidence we’ve gathered about the money you took from Jinny’s wedding fund,” I declared, my voice steady and strong.
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The look on their faces was priceless — from smug confidence to pure horror. Nathan, my son-in-law, was devastated. “Is this true?” he demanded from his parents.
But I wasn’t finished. I contacted Evelyn, a reporter friend, and shared our story on camera. The viral exposure was immediate and brutal. Diane and Charles faced public humiliation, lost their home, and were forced to repay every single cent.
With justice served, Jinny and I planned a new wedding… and this time, everything was perfect. I watched my daughter walk down the aisle, surrounded by people who truly loved her.
“Now you know that a mother can do anything for her child!” I thought to myself.
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The journey wasn’t easy. Nathan struggled with the betrayal by his own parents. But our family found strength in truth and love. We stood together, unbroken by the deceit that had threatened to tear us apart.
As I watched Jinny and Nathan, I realized that sometimes being a mother means more than just loving. It means fighting, protecting, and never giving up. No matter the obstacle, no matter the cost, I would always be there for my daughter.
And that’s a promise I intend to keep.
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Story 4: My Neighbors Called Me & Complained about My In-Laws’ Actions – I Gave Them the Green Light to Put Them in Their Place
When my husband David and I prepared for a month-long project in California, we made what seemed like an innocent decision: asking his parents, Miriam and Richard, to house-sit.
Little did I know this would turn into a boundary-crossing nightmare that would require a neighborhood-wide intervention.
David was excited about the opportunity, and his parents seemed thrilled to help. “We’ll take care of everything,” Miriam assured us with a sparkle in her eye. Despite my gut feeling of unease, we packed our bags and headed to California, hoping for the best.
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A week into our trip, everything went sideways. My neighbor Alice called with disturbing news. Miriam had thrown away my favorite purple curtains — cherished items I’d carefully selected for our home.
But that was just the beginning. She had also verbally attacked Alice for wearing shorts in her own backyard and was systematically disposing of my clothing. The cherry on the cake? She was hosting a barbecue that weekend.
I was furious, but instead of immediately confronting Miriam and Richard, I decided on a strategic approach.
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With Alice’s help, I assembled a neighborhood task force. We held a covert video conference, plotting our response with military-like precision.
The plan? Crash Miriam’s upcoming barbecue and show her exactly what crossed boundaries look like.
Our strategy was brilliant in its simplicity and humor. Everyone would wear the brightest Hawaiian shorts possible and bring tuna pies — a food Miriam absolutely despised.
Each neighbor had a specific role, transforming a potential family conflict into a neighborhood event of epic proportions.
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When the day arrived, the plan unfolded perfectly. As Miriam hosted what she thought would be a quiet family barbecue, our neighbors descended — loud, proud, and wearing shorts so bright they could signal aircraft.
Miriam was shocked, her face turning multiple shades of red as Alice and the others casually joined the party. On my way back home, I was watching everything unfold on the live video feed, thanks to Alice’s hidden videography skills!
“We’re here to enjoy the barbecue,” Alice said coolly, refusing to be intimidated.
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When Miriam threatened to call the police, I arrived and took control. I confronted her directly, listing her transgressions: throwing away my curtains, scolding my neighbors, and disposing of my clothes.
I gave her a clear choice — serve the barbecue, pay for the items she destroyed, or face potential legal consequences.
Seeing the determination on my face and the united front of our neighbors, Richard quietly advised Miriam to comply. Defeated, she served barbecue with a forced smile while our neighbors enjoyed a party that was part protest, part celebration.
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The message was clear: our home was not her personal kingdom to rule. Boundaries would be respected, personal property would be protected, and community support was powerful.
What started as a potential family disaster became a neighborhood legend… and a story of standing up to entitled in-laws with humor, strategy, and collective solidarity. My in-laws learned a valuable lesson about respect, and our neighbors became even closer in the process.
Sometimes, the best way to handle overstepping in-laws isn’t through heated arguments, but through a united, clever, and slightly mischievous approach that leaves everyone (well, almost everyone) laughing!
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Story 5: My Cold War with My Conservative In-Laws Ended Differently from What I Expected
When I first met my husband Jeremy’s family, I knew I was in for a challenging journey. As an immigrant with a completely different cultural background from their conservative family, every interaction felt like navigating a minefield of passive-aggressive comments and cultural misunderstandings.
My resilience came from a powerful lesson learned early in life. After losing my mother and adjusting to a new stepmother who constantly tried to upset my sister and me, a life lesson my mom had taught me became an invaluable skill: to smile through adversity.
This also became my secret weapon when dealing with Jeremy’s family, who seemed determined to make me feel unwelcome.
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The first family dinner was a masterclass in subtle hostility. Leona, Jeremy’s mother, went out of her way to make me uncomfortable.
She invited Jeremy’s ex-girlfriend Diane, who still maintained a close relationship with the family, and prepared a meal entirely composed of pork dishes — knowing full well I didn’t eat pork.
When I politely declined the food and asked for water, you could almost see the disappointment in Leona’s eyes.
But I refused to give them the satisfaction of seeing me upset. Instead, I killed them with kindness. I complimented Diane, praised the meal, and maintained a cheerful demeanor that visibly frustrated Leona.
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The family’s passive-aggressive comments rolled off me like water off a duck’s back.
Their attempts to exclude me continued. Family dinners became off-limits to me, though Diane remained welcome. Christmas was spent alone or with my sister. But Jeremy remained steadfast in his love and support, which only made me more determined to rise above their tactics.
The wedding became another battleground. I chose a vibrant wedding attire for the occassion. When all the women showed up wearing white — clearly an attempt to undermine our cultural celebration — I simply smiled and complimented their outfits.
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My colorful wedding attire spoke volumes, and the photos captured my triumph, with one memorable image of Leona looking distinctly sour.
The ultimate showdown came during a Christmas dinner I was asked to host.
Little did Leona know that I had been cooking since childhood. I prepared an incredible feast that would put any professional caterer to shame — mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, turkey, glazed ham, multiple side dishes, and an array of pies that impressed even Jeremy.
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When Leona accused me of hiring a catering company, Jeremy stepped in. He defended me firmly, telling his mother that she owed me an apology.
In a moment that surprised everyone, I approached Leona, got on my knees, and took her hands. “This isn’t a competition,” I told her. “I love your son, and I don’t want this cold war between us.”
It was a turning point. Leona’s facade crumbled, and we finally began to understand each other. What started as a battle of wills transformed into a genuine relationship of mutual respect.
My journey taught me that patience, kindness, and unwavering dignity can overcome even the most challenging family dynamics. By refusing to be provoked and maintaining my integrity, I not only won Jeremy’s family’s respect but also found a way to bridge our differences.
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And there you have it, folks — five gloriously messy tales proving that karma wears stilettos and serves justice cold (with a side of smug satisfaction). Whether it’s a savage comeback, Grandma’s fiery mic drop, or a neighborhood rebellion in Hawaiian shorts, one thing’s clear: entitlement has no match for a spine of steel, a killer plan, and a little help from your squad.
So next time an in-law acts out, remember: when petty goes high, you go legendary!
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Let’s keep the laughter rolling with these 11 Christmas jokes that might brighten your festive cheer.
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Hice que mi jefe se arrepintiera de humillar a mi esposa delante de toda la oficina
Cuando Colin y su mujer, Alice, acaban trabajando en la misma empresa para el tirano de los negocios, el Sr. Taylor, creen que han conseguido un buen trato mientras se dedican a sus pasiones. Pero tras un error en el trabajo, Alice es ridiculizada delante de todos, lo que provoca las represalias de Colin. Cuando la pareja pierde su trabajo, Colin se queda luchando por vengarse…
Trabajar como chófer para el dueño de una empresa mediana nunca fue un sueño, pero pagaba las facturas. Si tuviera que ser sincero, te diría que lo que siempre había querido hacer era tener mi propia empresa de construcción, pero la vida a menudo actúa de forma curiosa.
Un hombre sonriente vestido de chófer | Fuente: Midjourney
El lado positivo de ser conductor era que podía ir a sitios elegantes y trabajar junto a mi esposa, Alice. Nos habíamos conocido hacía años, mucho antes de que ninguno de los dos acabara trabajando en el mismo sitio. Pero cuando Alice consiguió el puesto de asistente personal del Sr. Taylor, le dejó mi currículum.
“Todo va a salir bien, Colin”, me dijo una noche, cuando preparábamos pasta para cenar.
“Necesita un chófer personal, y tú puedes hacerlo. Ninguno de los dos tiene que quedarse allí para siempre, pero la paga es lo bastante buena por el momento. Así que, hasta que aparezca algo mejor para nosotros, tendremos que conformarnos”.
Una mujer sonriente | Fuente: Midjourney
“Lo sé”, acepté. “Es sólo que esto está tan lejos de mi sueño que tengo la sensación de que me voy a quedar estancado en esto. Pero no pasa nada, sólo me atascaré si me conformo. Y no voy a hacerlo”.
Nuestro jefe, el Sr. Taylor, era una pieza. A primera vista, parecía el típico empresario. Ya saben, los trajes elegantes, siempre pegado a su teléfono, y tenía una forma de hablar que te hacía pensar que sabía algo que tú no sabías.
Un hombre de negocios severo | Fuente: Midjourney
Pero la verdad era sencilla: El Sr. Taylor era un hombre que prosperaba con el control, y cuanto más estrechaba su control sobre la empresa y todos sus empleados, peor nos iban las cosas a todos.
Alice llevaba meses lidiando con su mal humor. Recientemente se había estado preparando para una gran reunión de negocios que invitaría a nuevos inversores a la empresa, lo que pondría su imperio de seguridad en el mapa.
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“Estás estresada, Alice”, le dije simplemente cuando me dijo lo tensos que tenía los hombros.
“Él está bajo mucha presión, cariño”, dijo ella. “Lo que significa que yo estoy bajo mucha presión”.
Intentó encogerse de hombros, pero me di cuenta de que le estaba pasando factura. Alice estaba siempre al límite, comprobándolo todo dos veces, temiendo cometer el más mínimo error.
Una mujer estresada | Fuente: Midjourney
Entonces ocurrió lo de la semana pasada.
A lo largo de los años, el Sr. Taylor se había acercado a Alice y confiaba plenamente en ella. Así que, cuando hubo que negociar un nuevo contrato con unos nuevos contratistas, mandó a Alice.
“Te he preparado, Alice”, retumbó su voz. “Es sencillo, y todo está en la presentación y los folletos que les hemos preparado. Lo único que tienes que hacer es presentar y ver si tienen alguna pregunta. Luego les diriges una sonrisa y les haces firmar. Fácil”.
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Alice sonrió. Sabía que le encantaba la responsabilidad extra y quería demostrarle su valía. Estaba cansada de ser una asistente personal y quería más.
Pero cuando llegó a casa aquella noche, tenía la cara pálida.
“La reunión no fue bien”, admitió en voz baja. “Se echaron atrás. Todos”.
Una mujer estresada | Fuente: Midjourney
“¿Qué? ¿Por qué?”, pregunté, sintiendo que se me revolvía el estómago. Sabía que iba a haber consecuencias. El señor Taylor iba a hacer saber a todo el mundo lo decepcionado que estaba con Alice.
Puse la tetera al fuego y senté a Alice, animándola a que me lo contara todo.
“Insistió en unos términos bastante ridículos”, me explicó. “Intenté decirle que no lo aceptarían, pero no me escuchó. Quiero decir, Colin, había cláusulas de hasta quince millones de dólares. Es decir, si alguien se echaba atrás, tenían que pagarle esa cantidad de dinero, y habría sido viable una vez firmado el contrato.”
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“Y déjame adivinar, ¿te echa la culpa a ti?”.
Ella asintió con la cabeza tristemente.
Cogí la mano de mi esposa y la apreté con fuerza.
“No es culpa tuya, amor. El señor Taylor intenta ser un hombre calculador, pero siempre toma atajos. Debería haberlo sabido”.
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Pero al día siguiente, cuando me acerqué a la oficina para decirle al Sr. Taylor que llevaría el automóvil a una revisión, las cosas pasaron a un nivel completamente nuevo.
El Sr. Taylor convocó una reunión, sacando a todo el mundo de sus mesas y llevándolo a la zona abierta de la oficina. Me quedé al fondo, inseguro de si quedarme o marcharme con el coche. Pero entonces vi a mi esposa, con los ojos hundidos y los hombros caídos.
“¡Todos!”, ladró el Sr. Taylor. Inmediatamente, la charla se apagó.
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“Quiero que todos miren a Alice. Mírenla bien y detenidamente”.
Alice se movió incómoda, con la cara enrojecida.
“¡Éste es el aspecto de un fracasado! No me extraña que nuestros nuevos socios potenciales se hayan echado atrás. Parece encorvada y da miedo. Como un espantapájaros. Alice es el ejemplo perfecto de lo que no se debe parecer. Alice es el ejemplo perfecto de una contratación errónea”.
Una mujer alterada con los ojos cerrados | Fuente: Midjourney
Unas cuantas risitas nerviosas recorrieron la multitud, pero la mayoría se limitó a apartar la mirada. Sentía que me hervía la sangre bajo la piel. Nunca le había visto llegar tan lejos.
Antes de que pudiera detenerme, estaba avanzando, abriéndome paso entre la multitud.
“¡Eh, ya basta!”, grité.
El Sr. Taylor se volvió, con los ojos entrecerrados.
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“Oh, y aquí viene el caballero de brillante armadura”, se mofó. “¿Vienes a defender a tu damisela en apuros?”.
Me cuadré de hombros y le miré fijamente.
“Aquí el fracasado eres tú. No puedes hablarle así a Alice. No fue culpa suya que el trato fracasara. Fuiste tú quien insistió en esas condiciones”.
“¿Perdona?”, ladró. “¿Crees que sabes llevar un negocio mejor que yo? Sólo eres un conductor”.
Un hombre enfadado | Fuente: Midjourney
“Sí, y tú sólo eres un bravucón”, le respondí.
En la oficina reinaba un silencio sepulcral, y todos nos miraban.
“¡Estás despedido!”, espetó, con el rostro torcido por la ira. “Los dos. Fuera”.
Alice soltó un pequeño grito ahogado, pero la cogí de la mano.
Un primer plano de un hombre enfadado | Fuente: Midjourney
“Venga, vámonos”, le dije.
Salimos del despacho y la puerta se cerró tras nosotros con un fuerte golpe.
“Lo siento mucho”, susurró. “De verdad que no quería que perdieras el trabajo”.
“No es culpa tuya”, la tranquilicé. “Ya se nos ocurrirá algo. Siempre lo hacemos”.
Una mujer disgustada | Fuente: Midjourney
Pero mientras conducíamos de vuelta a casa, el peso de lo que había ocurrido empezó a hacerse sentir. Y supe que no podía dejarlo pasar. Esta vez no.
Aquella tarde, Alice estaba ocupada en la cocina. Estaba haciendo albóndigas desde cero, algo que sólo hacía cuando quería mantener la mente y las manos ocupadas.
“Colin, me he esforzado mucho. Y ahora… Ahora los dos nos hemos quedado sin trabajo por mi culpa”.
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Me acerqué a ella y la rodeé con los brazos.
“Aún no se ha acabado”, le dije. “Sé dónde va a estar esta noche. Tenía una reunión más con esos socios. Estaba en mi agenda esta mañana”.
“¿Así que te vas a colar en su reunión?”, preguntó, secándose los ojos.
“Confía en mí, será bueno”, dije, cogiendo las llaves.
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Conduje hasta el hotel donde era la reunión del Sr. Taylor y, al llegar a la puerta, vi su lujoso coche aparcado en el aparcamiento. Empecé a agobiarme y quise darme la vuelta, pero no podía irme sin hacer nada.
Entré y me dirigí a la zona del restaurante, donde siempre tenía sus reuniones.
Y entonces lo vi. El Sr. Taylor, sentado en una mesa apartada al fondo. Pero no estaba con un socio. No, estaba con una mujer.
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Estaban sentados muy juntos, la mano de él en la rodilla de ella, con vasos de vino sobre la mesa delante de ellos. Antes de hacer nada, busqué a tientas mi teléfono y saqué unas cuantas fotos rápidas antes de escabullirme de nuevo al vestíbulo.
Luego me dirigí a casa del señor Taylor; la señora Taylor iba a ver esto.
“¡Colin! ¡Qué alegría verte!”, dijo cuando abrió la puerta.
“Hola, Sra. Taylor”, dije, intentando mantener la voz firme. “Tengo que enseñarle algo”.
Una mujer de pie en su recibidor | Fuente: Midjourney
Frunció el ceño, pero asintió.
Saqué el teléfono y se lo entregué.
“¿Es… es mi marido?”, dijo incrédula.
“Lo siento, pensé que debía saberlo”.
Rápidamente, le conté lo que había pasado en la oficina y cómo Alice y yo habíamos perdido el trabajo.
Un primer plano de un hombre | Fuente: Midjourney
“No te preocupes. Envíame esto. Reuniré a los inversores y pondré fin a todo este asunto. Me gustaría ver lo que hace sin dinero. Y de todos modos, ésta era la empresa de mi padre; hay una cláusula en mi contrato matrimonial que establece que, si se demuestra la infidelidad, la empresa recaerá exclusivamente en mí”.
No podía creer lo que estaba oyendo.
“Dame una semana, Colin”, me dijo. “Alice y tú volverán a ocupar sus puestos. Los dos trabajarán para mí. Disfruten de la semana libre y los veré al otro lado. Habrá una compensación por la coacción a la que los sometió mi esposo. Y cuando se reincorporen a la empresa, un aumento”.
Un primer plano de una mujer rica | Fuente: Midjourney
Me fui a casa entusiasmado con la noticia. Me moría de ganas de contarle a Alice que nos habíamos librado del hombre que nos había tratado como basura. Y ahora, había toda una serie de nuevas posibilidades por delante.
Quién sabe, quizá incluso pudiera dejar mi trabajo de conductor y volver a seguir mi pasión.
Un hombre sonriente | Fuente: Midjourney
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Cuando el jefe de Tilly, el Sr. Cooper, recibe un par de zapatillas hechas a medida, Tilly no puede evitar echarles un vistazo. Sólo para que se produzca un desastre con el café derramado. Antes de que se dé cuenta, Tilly tiene que correr hacia su madre para ayudar a salvar el día.
¿Conoces esa sensación desgarradora que tienes cuando te das cuenta de que has metido la pata hasta el fondo? ¿Esa en la que se te cae el corazón al estómago y estás convencido de que la vida tal y como la conoces se ha acabado?
Sí, el otro día tuve esa sensación.
Una mujer sujetándose la cabeza | Fuente: Midjourney
Permíteme recapitular. Trabajo como ayudante del Sr. Cooper, propietario de una mediana empresa de logística. Aunque, como asistente, no le traigo el café ni le organizo la agenda. Mi papel es algo más importante que eso.
“Eres mi persona de referencia, Tilly”, decía el Sr. Cooper. “¡Te necesito!”.
Y eso es exactamente lo que era, su persona de referencia para todo.
Un hombre de negocios con los brazos cruzados | Fuente: Midjourney
Un día iba a recoger a sus hijos al colegio y al día siguiente le compraba una caña de pescar nueva porque la vieja se le había roto en una excursión al lago. Incluso he tenido que elegir flores para su esposa.
Pero esta vez he metido la pata. A lo grande.
El amigo del Sr. Cooper, que supongo que tiene mucho dinero y demasiado tiempo libre, hizo que le enviaran un par de zapatillas blancas hechas a medida. Al parecer, eran únicas. Como las que la gente rica y fabulosa se pone una vez y luego las guarda en una estantería como un trofeo.
Una zapatilla blanca | Fuente: Midjourney
“Se supone que son comodísimas, Tilly”, me dijo el Sr. Cooper cuando le di su batido de la tarde.
“¿Más cómodas que las que ya tiene?”, me burlé.
El señor Cooper se rió.
“Supongo que tendremos que verlo. Pero Derek dijo que te hacen sentir como si caminaras sobre el aire. Eso ya es algo”.
Una persona con un batido en la mano | Fuente: Midjourney
Cuando llegó el mensajero, el Sr. Cooper me pidió que se las cogiera inmediatamente.
“Puedes dejarlas en mi escritorio, Tilly. He visto una foto de ellas -Derek me envió una antes de empaquetarlas-. Pero ahora tengo una reunión y luego he quedado con Lenore y los niños para cenar. Así que sólo las veré mañana”.
Asentí y bajé las escaleras hasta el vestíbulo, donde me esperaba el mensajero con el preciado par de zapatillas.
Un repartidor | Fuente: Midjourney
“Gracias”, le dije, firmando para recibir el paquete.
Esta obra se inspira en hechos y personas reales, pero se ha ficcionalizado con fines creativos. Se han cambiado nombres, personajes y detalles para proteger la intimidad y mejorar la narración. Cualquier parecido con personas reales, vivas o muertas, o con hechos reales es pura coincidencia y no es intención del autor.
El autor y el editor no garantizan la exactitud de los acontecimientos ni la representación de los personajes, y no se hacen responsables de ninguna interpretación errónea. Esta historia se proporciona “tal cual”, y las opiniones expresadas son las de los personajes y no reflejan los puntos de vista del autor ni del editor.
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