You know that one neighbor who just can’t mind their own business? Meet Lindsey.
Jack and I had barely unpacked in our new rental when she showed up with cookies and a not-so-subtle warning about the HOA’s “one car per driveway” rule. Our two cars fit just fine, but Lindsey insisted the rule was absolute—no exceptions. We smiled, took the cookies, and ignored her.
Big mistake.
Three days later, we woke up to the sound of tow trucks. Rushing outside, we found our cars being lifted off the driveway—with Lindsey watching from her porch, coffee in hand, looking way too pleased with herself.
I stormed over to the tow truck drivers, demanding an explanation. They just shrugged and said they were following HOA orders. That’s when I realized Lindsey had snitched on us.
But here’s the thing—I had a secret.
Pointing to a tiny sticker on my car’s windshield, I watched Lindsey’s smirk vanish. That sticker wasn’t just decoration.
Later that night, I made a call. The next morning, a federal agent showed up at Lindsey’s door.
Turns out, my car was part of a covert operation, and Lindsey’s interference had just cost taxpayers $25,000. As the agent explained she was now under investigation, Lindsey’s face went from smug to horrified.
Before leaving, I couldn’t resist: “Maybe next time, just enjoy your coffee and stay out of other people’s business.”
Lindsey didn’t come outside for the rest of the day. And those pristine hedges she was so proud of? Let’s just say karma gave them a little trim.
