My mom takes great pride in her work as a hotel maid. One day, she was assigned to clean room 256, where a wealthy guest named Ms. Johnson treated her with blatant disrespect spilling coffee on purpose, mocking her, and calling her slow. Though hurt, my mom stayed calm and professional. That evening, she shared the incident with me, her eyes showing quiet determination.
The next day, my mom went back to clean the room and noticed Ms. Johnson’s laptop was left open. She politely asked her to move it, enduring more insults from the guest. When the hotel manager arrived, Ms. Johnson complained rudely about my mom’s work. He defended her, and after he left, my mom took her chance. She placed a harmless but smelly packet under the bed to cause discomfort.
The following day, Ms. Johnson was angry about the unpleasant odor and demanded a room change. My mom removed the packet discreetly and refreshed the room. But she wasn’t finished. When a courier delivered an important package with Ms. Johnson’s dress and plane tickets, my mom hid it behind other packages at the front desk.
Ms. Johnson only received her package after panicking and repeatedly calling the hotel. By then, it was too late her tickets were useless, and she missed her event. She slammed the door in frustration, while my mom quietly smiled. Without raising her voice or breaking rules, she had taught Ms. Johnson a powerful lesson: never underestimate the dignity and strength of those you look down upon.