(Warning, contains some inappropriate language)
January 31st
Tuesday
5:50 PM
Jerald drove through the neighborhood on his way home from a tiring day at work. His wife had recently signed David up for Bus Services since Little Hearts Daycare offered them for free.
This made it easier for their son to get home without needing to be picked up by either of them. A simple solution, since they only had one car.
He was about to park the minivan in the driveway, but to his shock discovered that a cherry-red Ferrari was blocking the way.
“Cosa? There’s a rosso machina in the way. Who parked their car in the driveway?” He asked himself.
Jerald parked the vehicle off to the right side and got out of it, walking right over to driver side of the other car. He needed to know who was blocking the driveway.
“Scusi, can you move your macchina per favore? It’s blocking our driveway.” asked Jerald in a polite tone.
The driver of the vehicle lowered their window, showing themselves to be a female cheetah with wavy black hair and orange eyes. She was munching on a chicken burrito while staring at him.
“I’m eating my dinner right now, go away!” said the stranger.
“Signora... I need you to move your car please, it will only take a moment. I need to park the family van in our driveway. It’s been a long day at work, and I’d like to see la mia familia.” He replied.
He was trying to keep himself composed, even if he was growing annoyed by the minute. He never saw anyone block the driveway entrance in the neighborhood.
“You can wait... I’m a member of the Homeowners Association.” The woman said.
“Wait... the Homeowners Association?” Jerald asked.
This didn’t seem right, since he knew all of those who were members. Most of them being friendly next-door neighbors, so he didn’t recognize this person. He decided to try something.
“Uno momento, mind if I call them and check?” the male tiger said.
It seems that action upset the stranger as she dropped her half-eaten burrito into a paper bag and immediately stepped out of her vehicle. She was pissed off that someone was interrupting her dinner.
“I can park wherever I want, you can’t tell me what to do! I live in this neighborhood.” The female cheetah shouted.
“You’re not one of my neighbors!” said Jerald as she grabbed his chest, it wasn’t very strong at all. He was annoyed now.
“I live here; I have a house right at the far end damn it!” She exclaimed.
“Get your hands off me, donna. Per favore...” said the male tiger.
“Shut the fuck up, your stupid-ass family can wait! I bet your son is stupid like you!” said the cheetah.
This was the final straw that broke Jerald’s patience entirely, he wasn’t going to let some immature woman insult his family like that. He is now pissed off at her!
“You dare insult my wife and son!? Is that how you treat people, you ignorant woman!? You should hold your tongue, Signora...” said Jerald as he began swearing wildly in Italian after pushing her away.
Marian had been listening to the conversation by the front door and could tell it was getting heated. She opened it and went outside on the porch.
“Honey? Do you need help?” His wife asked.
“Si, la mia moglie. This donna refuses to move her macchina for a momento. That’s all I need.” said Jerald.
“Oh, it’s your stupid trophy-head of a wife. Woopity doo...” said the cheetah.
“Excuse me?! I heard that!” She exclaimed.
Now Marian was getting involved as well, after being insulted within earshot. The woman rushed over to the stranger.
“I’m not scared of you... get out of my face!” exclaimed the cheetah.
“Oh... are you not?” The female tiger asked while tightly grabbing her left shoulder while growling angrily. “I wouldn’t mess with us if I were you. Move your car or I’ll have it towed!”
“You wouldn’t...!” said the stranger. “This is an expensive car from my parents...”
Marian smirked from seeing the stranger beginning to quiver with fear. She knew that this lady wouldn’t be standing around for much longer.
“Please don't tow my car.... I-I- I'll get out of your driveway!” said the female cheetah as she hurried to her car and drove away.
“Don’t come back!” Jerald shouted to the woman who was speeding away.
Both began to calm down, now that the little dilemma is solved. They weren’t expecting anyone to give them any trouble, but this was Rorkesburg. Problems can pop up without knowing it.
“Grazie, that was one obnoxious uuuh... how do I say it?” asked the male tiger.
“Karen?” His wife suggested.
“Yes, an Obnoxious Karen. I am going to park the car now.” said Jerald.
“Alright honey, I’ll go finish prepping dinner.” said Marian.
Jerald finally got the family minivan parked in the driveway while his wife headed inside. He breathed a sigh of relief since it was done before it got too dark, heading inside to get ready for dinner afterwards. The man was pleased that the whole situation hadn’t dragged out for too long.
