While I looked out the window, I thought about how different our lives were from Stan, Ethan’s brother. Stan was enjoying the comforts of his family’s wealth while we worked hard and loved each other to build our simple home.
We thought it was safe to trust Stan to watch over our house while we were away on vacation. Take care of the plants, feed the cat, and get the mail. Easy things to do, right?
But when we got back, everything fell apart. The front door was open and the porch was full of trash. The living room, which used to be cosy, looked like a war zone. There was broken glass, furniture that was lying on its side, and food all over the walls.
Ethan’s voice was shaking with rage. “Stan, how could you?” There were burned-out cabinets and a cooker in the kitchen, which showed that there had been an explosion.
When I called Stan’s number, my fingers shook, but I got message. Fear set in. We needed to know.
A shocking truth came to light when I called my mother-in-law, Celeste. Stan’s careless drinking caused a gas leak, which then caused an explosion. Not only that, but Howard, Ethan’s dad, had had enough of Stan’s pranks.
“Stan’s days as an executive are over,” Celeste said in a happy voice. “He’s being demoted to a truck driver, embarking on a month-long journey with Howard to learn accountability.”
I was stunned and couldn’t speak. When I told Ethan the news, his eyes got really big in shock.
There was more, though. Howard had chosen to give us the fancy house that was meant for Stan. Celeste told them, “You two deserve it more.”
As the truth set in, Ethan and I looked at each other in shock. Karma had stepped in and turned Stan’s damage into a surprise good thing.
Among the chaos, we sat and tried to figure out what to do next. After Stan’s actions, our house was a mess, but we were not hurt and a new start was on the way.
Ethan put his hand on mine. “Karma’s got a way of working things out.”
I nodded and looked around at the chaos. “It really does.”
As it turned out, Stan’s carelessness was a wake-up call for all of us. To tell you that karma can fix things sometimes.
Do you think that karma had something to do with this crazy turn of events? Say what you think!
