When Jeremy and his wife Nina came back from a peaceful vacation, they found an unexpected and unpleasant surprise at home. Jeremy’s older brother, Ted, had completely taken over their space. The living room was a mess, littered with beer cans, dirty laundry, and a foul odor in the air. Ted, lounging on their couch, acted as though everything was perfectly normal, despite the chaos around him.
The Surprise Unwelcome Guest
“Why are you in my house?” Jeremy asked, his frustration evident. Nina, on the other hand, simply rolled her eyes, signaling that Jeremy needed to resolve the situation quickly.
Ted, unfazed by the disaster he had caused, casually mentioned that their parents thought it would be more convenient for him to move in while Jeremy and Nina were away. “You’ve got all this space,” Ted argued, “and it’s not like you’re always home anyway.”
Family Tensions Reach a Boiling Point
Jeremy was stunned by Ted’s nerve and the lack of respect their parents had shown by moving Ted in without asking. When Jeremy called his mother, her defense of Ted left him even more upset. “He needed a place to stay, and you don’t have kids yet, so what’s the harm?” she asked.
Jeremy struggled to keep his cool, but it was hard not to point out that Ted, at 42, should be independent by now, not freeloading from family members. However, their parents insisted that Jeremy should support Ted because “he’s family.”
A Countdown Begins
Frustrated, Jeremy decided that enough was enough. Before he could act, however, Nina announced that she was going to stay with her sister until Ted was gone. With just a week to get Ted out, Jeremy devised a plan to teach his brother a hard lesson.
A Plan to Subtly Sabotage Ted
Jeremy’s strategy was simple but effective. First, he disconnected the Wi-Fi, knowing that Ted depended on it for his endless TV streaming. When Ted complained, Jeremy feigned surprise, blaming it on “internet issues.”
Next, Jeremy turned off the hot water, making Ted’s long, relaxing showers impossible. When Ted grumbled, Jeremy blamed it on the “plumbing.”
To make things worse, Jeremy filled the fridge with only healthy foods, fully aware that Ted detested anything that wasn’t greasy or fried. Ted complained every time he opened the fridge, feeling deprived.
As the final blow, Jeremy started blasting loud music at 6 a.m. during his workouts, ensuring Ted was awake and miserable each morning.
Ted Reaches His Breaking Point
By day five, Ted had enough. “I can’t stay here,” he snapped. “There’s no Wi-Fi, no hot water, and nothing to eat. This is unbearable.”
Feigning concern, Jeremy replied, “I thought you’d be grateful for a place to stay, Ted. After all, you’re not even paying rent.”
Fed up, Ted packed his belongings and stormed out, announcing that he was moving back to their parents’ house. Jeremy couldn’t have been happier.
Peace Finally Restored
With Ted gone, Jeremy cleaned up the house and cooked a nice meal for Nina. He called her to let her know that the ordeal was over, and she gladly agreed to return home.
Jeremy’s final task was informing his parents. “Ted’s out of my house, and he’s not coming back,” he told them firmly. Although his mother was angry, Jeremy stood his ground. “If you want to keep coddling him, that’s your choice, but I’m done.”
A New Beginning for Ted
After leaving Jeremy’s house, Ted moved back in with their parents. However, they finally put their foot down, forcing him to convert their garage into his own living space and find a job. Though Ted blamed Jeremy for his misfortune, Jeremy didn’t mind. He and Nina finally had their home—and peace—back.
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