I never imagined I’d be the kind of person to plot revenge against a roommate
I never imagined I’d be the kind of person to plot revenge against a roommate, but life has a funny way of surprising you. It all started about a year ago when Jenna and I moved into a charming little apartment downtown.
At first, everything was great. We split chores, had late-night movie binges, and even hit up bars on the weekends. But slowly, things started to unravel.
Jenna had this effortless way of getting people to do things for her. She’d ask with such guilt-laced sweetness that saying no felt like kicking a puppy.
It started off small.
“Hey Maya, can you grab some milk on your way back? I’ll Venmo you later,” she’d say. Sure. No problem.
But then things started to escalate.
See, Jenna had expensive tastes.
“Maya, could you get some of that aged truffle cheese? I need it for a study snack. I’ll pay you back, promise!” Spoiler: she never did.
At first, I gave her the benefit of the doubt. She was always going on about her “intense study schedule” and being “chained to her desk.” But I knew the truth.
While I was out grinding away at my job, Jenna was home hosting get-togethers and lounging with her friends.
Then one night, after a long shift, I came home to find her curled up on the couch, phone in hand, like always.
Without even glancing up, she said, “Hey Maya, could you grab a few things for my party this weekend? You know—some nice cheese, fruits, wine, imported chocolates. The list is on the fridge.”
That was it. I stood there, keys still in hand, mentally exhausted and fed up.
“Sure, Jenna. I’ll get right on that,” I replied, my voice thick with sarcasm she didn’t even notice.
That’s when I decided I was done being taken for granted. If she wanted high-end, she was going to get my version of it.
I went shopping with her list in hand: premium wines, exotic fruits, gourmet cheese, and chocolates.
But instead of going upscale, I hit the bargain aisle..... (continue reading in the 1st comment)