Before they knew it, the police were arriving in the parking lot. This wasn’t what Tom had in mind when he wanted to teach these girls a lesson. One of the girls screamed, “You’ll never get away with this.”
All that Tom and his family wanted were to have a peaceful dinner in their favorite restaurant, but a group of mean girls stopped them from doing so. He never intended to get them in trouble, but he knew that he had to teach them a lesson. Now, however, it seemed that he might have taken this a step too far...
It Was an Ordinary Day
Tom’s youngest daughter, Sarah, wanted to eat at their favorite restaurant that night. She had just aced her exams, and her parents promised her that she would get a treat for a job well done. So when Tom asked her what she wanted, all she asked for was a nice family dinner at their favorite restaurant.
Tom thought that it was a fair request, so he agreed. He promised Sarah that they would go to their favorite restaurant that Friday. He said, “We’ll go on Friday night, so it’s the weekend, and so we can all fully enjoy our meals.”
The Family Wanted to Eat Out
Tom and his wife, Ellie, announced their weekend dinner plans to the rest of their children. Everyone seemed pleased, and all of her siblings commended Sarah for a job well done at school. They all couldn’t wait to go out, and they thanked their parents for the upcoming treat.
Ellie told her husband, “I can’t believe that we’re going just because Sarah aced her exams.” Tom laughed a little bit and said, “It’s a little treat, and I’m sure that we can encourage our other children to do the same.” The couple couldn’t help but smile at each other, and they both looked forward to their weekend plans.
Looking Forward to Dinner
That week seemed a bit dragging for both Tom and Ellie, but they had something to look forward to that weekend. So when Friday came, everyone in their household carried off a bit of excitement. They all knew that it was the day that they were going to have dinner at their favorite restaurant.
The children tidied up and wore their favorite outfits upon returning from school. They all couldn’t contain their excitement, and they all couldn’t wait to drive over to the place. Although, the family didn’t expect what would be waiting for them when they arrived at the restaurant…
Waiting in the Parking Lot
When the family arrived at the restaurant, they were shocked to see countless cars waiting for a parking spot. They knew that it would be busy – after all, it was a Friday. However, the dinner rush hadn’t started yet, and they were there quite early.
Tom told his family, “We’re going to circle through the parking lot and see if there’s an opening.” His children tried their best to look for a car that might be leaving so they could wait there and park. Although, how long would Tom and his family have to wait?
A Spot Opened Up
Tom circled through the parking lot for a good 20 minutes, but nobody seemed to be leaving. This restaurant was quite popular in their city, and they did serve a decent amount of food. These were reasons why this spot was one of their favorites.
Then, he quickly found a car that was just starting to leave. He could see the car passengers getting ready to drive off, so Tom tried his best not to get excited but still drive close enough to let the other drivers know that it was his spot. However, something awful happened that tested Tom’s patience…
He Was Too Stunned to Speak
As the car pulled out of the parking lot, another car took the spot that Tom had been waiting for. Ellie said, “Hey, we were waiting here first. What they’re doing is not fair!” Upon looking at the car passengers, they could see that they were four teenage girls.
Tom tried his best to sound patient while saying, “I’m not sure if you know, but this is a first-come, first-served basis. We were waiting first.” The girls looked like they didn’t care, and one of them told Tom, “Try finding a spot somewhere else.” This rude remark made the family incredibly angry.
A Bunch of Mean Girls
There were four girls in total, and Tom didn’t even bother to learn their names. To him and his family, they were dubbed the “mean girls” because of what they did that night.
These girls stole the parking spot that Tom had been waiting for, and they didn’t even bother to apologize. They acted like they had no idea what was happening while making fun of the family waiting in the car. Tom’s wife said, “Those girls shouldn’t even be allowed outside.”
An Unexpected Turn
When the girls stepped out of their car, Tom intended to confront them and tell them that he had been waiting for that particular spot. However, these girls didn’t seem to care what he had to say. One of them even said, “Well, we got the parking spot now, so better luck finding something else.”
Instead of getting all angry, this situation didn’t let Tom bother him that much. Sure, he was getting a bit annoyed because of what they did, but he didn’t want his family to see him angry. After all, they had been waiting for this moment for quite a bit of time now, and he wasn’t about to ruin it because of four teenage girls.
Trying to Let it Go
Ellie was ready to get out of the car to confront the girls, but Tom told her not to. After all, they had all their children in the car with them, and they shouldn’t see a fight commence like that. Tom told his wife, “I've already tried talking to them, and it was no use. Just let it go, honey. We’ll go find a spot later on.”
Finally, another car left the restaurant, and thankfully, no other driver tried to steal Tom’s spot. They were about to head to the restaurant to enjoy the meal they had been waiting for all week. Sarah told her parents, “I’m so excited. You have no idea!”
Enjoying a Pleasant Evening
As soon as they were seated, Tom and his family scanned through the menu to see what food they would want to eat. The children gravitated towards ordering breakfast food like pancakes and waffles, while the couple ordered steak. They were excited to enjoy a pleasant evening surrounded by the people they love.
Tom and his family were always together at home, but they rarely went out because they didn’t like splurging or spending money on unnecessary things. So whenever they had an excuse to celebrate, they went all out. However, there was something that made their evening a bit uncomfortable…
The Girls Were Causing a Scene
The same group of girls that stole Tom’s parking spot was causing quite a stir at another table. The family could see how annoyed the waiters were and how uncomfortable the other guests had become. Ellie said, “How embarrassing.”
The family tried their best to ignore the girls, but even the children noticed how loud they were. Sarah asked her parents, “Why are those girls shouting?” As soon as he heard Sarah’s question, Tom immediately had a brilliant idea in mind…
Tom’s Mischievous Plan
The other guests couldn’t stop the group of teenage girls from causing a commotion, but Tom had an idea he wanted to try. He wasn’t sure if this was a step too far, but he was starting to lose his temper. So he waited for a few more minutes – if they didn’t stop, he was going to go for it.
First, he needed an accomplice – then he saw the girls’ waiter, and he knew it had to be him. So he approached the server and asked him if he wanted to teach those girls a lesson. Without even thinking about it, the waiter quickly agreed.
A USD 20 Tip
For a USD 20 tip, Tom had asked the waiter to tell the group of girls that their car had been keyed. He knew that this would get their attention, and maybe they would leave the restaurant for good. Then he added, “You have to do it after we leave, okay?”
The waiter said, “This is going to be fun.” After their encounter, Tom went back to his table and enjoyed the lovely meal he shared with his family. He knew that his plan was going to work, and he couldn’t wait for it to unfold.
What Happened to the Girls?
As soon as the family finished their dinner, Tom asked for their check so they could leave. While heading out, he caught a glimpse of the waiter, who was ready to execute their plan. Tom couldn’t wait to get home so he could call the restaurant and see how the girls would react.
About ten minutes have passed, and the waiter went to the girls’ table to deliver the news. He said, “I’m sorry but I had just been notified that someone had keyed the sides of your car.” The girls were so drunk, and they had no idea what was going on at first, but then something interesting happened…
They Reacted Violently
All of them had had way too much to drink, and they weren’t thinking clearly. So as soon as they heard that someone had keyed the sides of their car, they knew that they had to see the damage. One of the girls said, “What kind of person would do such a terrible thing?”
Another girl picked up her phone and said, “I’m going to call the cops and let them handle this.” The rest of the group went out to check on their car – they were so mad at everyone during that point, and their drunken state made everything worse. A few minutes later, the police started showing up.
The Police Showed Up
While waiting for the police to arrive, the girls checked on their car. Their waiter said someone had keyed the sides, but they couldn’t find any damage. They were so confused, but they didn’t know whether they were drunk or someone was simply messing with them.
Upon inspecting the cars, the police concluded that there was no damage and maybe the girls were simply out of loop with their reality. One of the officers said, “There’s no damage here, ladies. Maybe it’s time that you all should head home.” The girls scoffed at the officer and headed inside their car, but something terrible was bound to happen…
Getting Arrested for a Crime
When the police suggested that they go home, the girls were annoyed, so they all went into their car. They had no idea why everybody was looking at them in a funny way, so all they wanted to do was leave. But then, something horrible happened when the driver started the engine…
One of the police officers came up to them and said, “You girls are under arrest for attempting to drive while drunk. This is a DUI case, and you have the right the remain silent.” The ladies couldn’t believe the bad luck that was happening to them that night.
Another USD 20 Tip
The next day, Tom visited the restaurant to talk to the waiter. He was let in on what happened the night before, and he couldn’t believe that they were arrested. Tom felt quite bad about it, but it was their fault for attempting to drive while under the influence of alcohol.
Tom told the waiter, “Maybe I took it a step too far.” Then the waiter said, “If you didn’t stand up for yourself, they would do it time and time again. You did the right thing.” It was the encouragement that Tom needed to hear, and then he went on with his day after leaving the waiter another USD 20 tip.
One Valuable Lesson
Tom had no idea that the same police officers these ladies called to complain to would be the same ones to arrest them. He only wanted to teach them a lesson, and there’s no doubt that these girls would forget that night.
Sometimes, the best thing that we can do is be a decent human being. After all, you’ll never know who might be watching you.