
Edna looking at the woman | Source: Midjourney
She shrugged, like I was some minor inconvenience. “I’ll tell my husband,” she said, turning away without another word.
I stood there, watching her go, a knot of frustration tightening in my chest. I’ve always been polite, always tried to get along with others. But this was too much. I went back inside, hoping it was just a one-time thing.

Edna sitting on her porch | Source: Midjourney
The next day, the truck was back. The tire marks from before hadn’t even had time to fade. Anger surged through me. I knocked on their door, determined to be firmer this time. The husband answered, a large man with a permanent scowl etched on his face.
“Your truck is on my lawn again,” I said, trying to keep my voice from shaking.
He looked down at me, clearly annoyed. “We’ll park where we need to,” he said gruffly. “You’re alone, and you don’t have a car. What difference does it make?”