CHAPTER 1: THE COFFEE INCIDENT
I stared at the disgusting foot on my armrest.
The young man sat there with a smug smile, convinced nobody would dare challenge him.
Fine.
If politeness didn't work, maybe embarrassment would.
A flight attendant approached our row.
"Is everything alright here?" she asked.
Before I could answer, the young man interrupted.
"Everything's fine."
The flight attendant glanced at the foot and immediately frowned.
"Sir, you'll need to keep your feet in your own space."
He rolled his eyes.
"Seriously? It's not hurting anyone."
Several passengers nearby groaned.
One elderly woman covered her nose.
The attendant repeated the request.
He refused again.
At that moment, I noticed the hot coffee sitting on his tray table.
An idea formed.
A very simple idea.
When turbulence suddenly shook the aircraft a few minutes later, I reached for my bag.
The movement accidentally bumped his tray table.
The cup tipped.
Coffee splashed directly onto his jeans.
"WHAT THE HELL!" he screamed, jumping up.
The entire cabin turned toward him.
His bare foot slipped from the armrest.
Passengers burst into applause.
The flight attendant rushed over.
For the first time during the flight, his foot stayed exactly where it belonged.
But the story wasn't over.
Not even close.
Because the young man had just become furious.
