12/17/2024
I was on a flight to a work conference, feeling pleased about securing an aisle seat. The window seat next to me was occupied by a man in his 40s, dressed in a suit and acting as if he owned the plane. Halfway through the flight, the flight attendants began serving dinner. I hadnโt eaten all day, so I was eagerly anticipating my meal. Just as the food was being served, I needed to use the restroom. When I returned, my tray was missing. To my shock, Mr. Important next to me was happily devouring what was clearly my dinner. "Did they bring my meal?" I asked, trying to stay composed. He didnโt even try to conceal his smirk. "Oh, yeah. You took too long, so I assumed you didnโt want it. Canโt let good food go to waste. Besides, I was still hungry." I was stunned. "You ate my meal?" He just grinned, chewing away. "You snooze, you lose. You can grab a burger at the airport or something. No big deal." I was left with only a small bag of pretzels while he relaxed, looking pleased with himself. But then, karma took its turn. The flight attendants announced that...Read More in comment๐๐