When Sandra’s daughter, Abigail, called her, she was in tears. “Mom, it’s a nightmare! My roommates’ boyfriends are awful. Yesterday, they dumped my laundry on the floor to do their own. They eat our food, leave dirty dishes everywhere, and hog all the hot water. I’ve had cold showers for days, and they haven’t contributed to the snack fund!”
Sandra’s heart ached for her daughter. “I’m so sorry, honey. We’ll figure this out.”
Sandra discovered that Abigail’s frustrations were shared by two other roommates, Ella and Danielle. With the lease ending and the troublesome roommates, Tess and Rachel, planning a camping trip with their boyfriends, Sandra saw an opportunity for action.
“They’ll be gone from Friday to Sunday evening,” Abigail said, hope in her voice. Sandra and the girls crafted a plan to take advantage of their absence. “We need to teach them a lesson,” Sandra declared.
When the couples left, Sandra, Abigail, Ella, and Danielle moved swiftly. They packed up Tess and Rachel’s belongings—furniture, dishes, and personal items—into boxes. “Anything they haven’t contributed to or used should go,” Sandra said. They also removed the shower curtain and the new broom and dustpan.
Dirty dishes | Source: Midjourney
Sandra brought a locked cupboard from home to store the shared supplies—detergents, toilet paper, and other essentials. “We’ll keep these in the cupboard. You can unlock it when you need them.”
When Tess and Rachel returned, they were shocked to find their belongings gone. Their furious texts demanded answers. Sandra laughed as Abigail forwarded the messages. “You should have seen their faces,” Abigail said.
Their texts were filled with anger, especially since they returned from their trip sick. Abigail’s reply was simple: “You were camping. You probably missed our messages. Sorry, not sorry.”
The disruption forced Tess and Rachel to move out earlier than planned, relocating with their boyfriends. “Dani saw them at the store looking exhausted,” Abigail said, relieved.
Sandra was pleased. “Good riddance. They needed to learn a lesson. I bet the boys are having their own chaos.”
With Tess and Rachel gone, Abigail and her friends were finally able to enjoy their home. They were getting new roommates who were a better fit. Sandra’s decisive action restored peace and taught a valuable lesson in respect.
