From Office Drama to Sweet Revenge: Turning the Tables on My Ex

When Miranda, a young Mexican woman who puts in a lot of effort, is confronted with a hurdle at work, her ex-boyfriend makes an attempt to humiliate her. Miranda is reluctant to take action because her job is at jeopardy, but the grief that her ex-partner caused compels her to do so. In spite of the fact that she runs the risk of losing her job, she finds a method to make him pay for the crimes he has taken.

Given that Miranda’s breakup with her ex-boyfriend had been a public affair, she had fallen into a deep despair as a result.

To maintain her financial stability as an immigrant attempting to establish a new life in a new nation, she was aware that she needed to continue working. But it appeared as though her troubles would never be solved.

On a particular day, she was once again tardy to her job, and she was required to provide an explanation to her supervisor, Michael, in the kitchen of the restaurant.

Please accept my sincere apologies for being late once more, Michael. “There have been a lot of things going on… my boyfriend and I broke up, and everyone is aware of it,” Miranda whispered.

“Miranda, whatever occurs in your life is your business; however, if it interferes with your career, that is a difficult situation for me to deal with. I need you to arrive promptly and be prepared to work. This is the last warning you will receive,” Michael added in a serious tone.

At the restaurant, Miranda saw her ex-boyfriend Colin and his girlfriend Leslie sitting at a table.

Although she had promised that she would improve, the situation became more difficult for her.

She inquired with Michael about the possibility of avoiding serving them, but he declined, citing the importance of maintaining a professional demeanour.

“Miranda, we all have to deal with difficult situations,” she said. Michael told her, “I need you to do your job, not run away, because we are short on people.” He did not even look at her the entire time he spoke.

Due to the fact that Miranda had no other option, she was forced to serve Colin and Leslie, who were impolite and made cruel remarks about her country of origin.

“Take a look at who we have here, she is serving tables, Miranda. I suppose that people who come from your background do, in fact, fulfil their potential in the service business, don’t you think? The statement was made by Colin in a snide manner.

In an attempt to conceal her emotional struggle, Miranda forced herself to smile and inquired if they were ready to place their order.

Exactly at that moment, Colin purposefully dropped his fork, which compelled Miranda to go and recover it.

During the time that Miranda was doing it, Leslie was clapping and laughing loudly. Observe Miranda, please! It is not difficult for her to pick things up!

Miranda was feeling even worse as a result of the fact that everyone was looking at her now. She returned the fork to Colin with a hand that was barely steady the entire time. Colin said, “Thank you,” but it was not evident that he meant what he said. “You’re such a team player.”

Miranda made an effort to maintain her composure and promptly brought their order, which was Mexican stew, in the hopes that they would stop being so cruel.

Colin, however, complained that the stew was not spicy enough and created a mess by turning his plate over several times. The muck stained Miranda’s clothes in every possible way.

While she was cleaning up, she said, “It’s okay,” while making an effort not to seem upset. On the other hand, Leslie continued to laugh, and everyone watched her.

The confidence and fortitude that Miranda had been attempting to summon up until this point was completely broken when she saw so many eyes on her.

Those tears that were beginning to rise up in her eyes were too much for her to contain any longer.

Despite the fact that she was so upset that she started crying, she was forced to walk to the kitchen and hide in a corner.

A voice diverted her attention just as she was about to burst into tears. It stated, “Here, take this,” or “Here.

As Miranda looked up, she noticed that Chef Robert was holding a towel for the kitchen. She was aware that he was a generous individual who assisted all of his coworkers.

During the moment that she accepted the towel, she found herself crying more intensely due to his presence.

Please understand that I do not intend to interfere in your private life, but Miranda, you are more powerful than you give yourself credit for. You possess a spirit that is significantly larger than the challenges that you are struggling with.

After Miranda sniffled, she realised that she was in desperate need of someone to talk to, so she decided to open out to Chef Robert.

And in a manner befitting a gentleman, he listened attentively as she recounted the early days of her relationship with Colin and was reminded of the moment that ruined everything for her.

During that particular occasion, Colin had a strong desire to accompany her to a party; however, she was concerned about her academic performance.

Leslie, Miranda, and Colin were all attending the same college.

It was then that she had informed him, “I really ought to study, Colin.” “My grades aren’t looking too good.”

However, Colin shook his head, indicating that he would not take her refusal as an answer. Let’s get moving, Miranda. You are quite intelligent, and you put in a lot of effort. It won’t hurt to take a night off. Could you please accompany me?

Miranda was in a dilemma. She had a want to spend time with Colin, but she was aware that she needed to focus on her studies.

Allow me to give it some thought. She finally got around to telling him, “I’ll tell you tonight.”

Miranda walked back to her room feeling excited but also a little bit stressed after they kissed and Colin reminded her that she was going to have a good time tonight.

An interruption came from her flatmate, who was none other than Leslie, as soon as she entered through the door.

“Miranda, what exactly is going on?! You appear to be in a good mood. Furthermore, she inquired, “And where did those flowers originate from?” Oh, if only Miranda had known that the female was actually a wolf dressed up as a sheep…

It’s Colin here. He has been quite kind, and I have a lot of respect for him. However, I am concerned about my upcoming examinations, and he has invited me to a party.

“Miranda, you must remember to take pleasure in life as well. Because of your exams, you shouldn’t miss out! As Leslie put it. “Come on, this is the time to have fun!”

“Les, I really need to study.”

“Wow, Miranda, you really are a clever cookie. A single night off won’t create any problems for you in the future. Have a good time at the party hosted by Colin. Trust me, and get moving!

After gaining some self-assurance that a single night would not interfere with her academic pursuits, Miranda made the decision to accept Colin’s invitation and then called him.

For sure, I’ll be there, Colin. This evening is significant to you, and as a result, it is significant to me as well,” she stated.

On that particular evening, however, Miranda experienced a sense of dislocation when she entered the boisterous club where the celebration was being held.

After noticing, Colin offered her a drink and said, “Here, take a drink of this.” If you do that, you’ll feel much better.

No, Miranda was unable to refuse. As soon as the alcohol began to take effect, she forgot about all of her concerns and began to enjoy the music and dance, experiencing a sense of liberation.

On the following morning, Miranda found herself in an unfamiliar location, with her clothing strewn across the floor.

She was terrified of the possibility of finding herself naked, in the company of other girls and boys who were also scarcely clad and simply sleeping around.

She felt a shudder run down her spine as she remembers the night she spent with Colin, even though it was only fragments. Because she was concerned about what other people would think of her if they discovered her in such a state, she hurriedly phoned a cab to send her back to her college room.

When she returned to campus, everyone was hushed talking to her and staring at her. Miranda was completely clueless about the reason.

She was experiencing feelings of isolation and distress, and she longed to have a conversation with Leslie, but Leslie was not present. When she called, neither Leslie nor Colin picked up the phone.

After that, the dean of the college phoned her, expressing her displeasure over a number of embarrassing recordings and photographs, and informed her that she would be expelled.

Miranda was in utter disbelief and determined to seek assistance from Colin. Nevertheless, when she discovered him, he was with Leslie, and the two of them were laughing in a cruel manner.

“Look who’s here,” Colin snarled, his tone dripping with disdain. “Look who’s here.” Are you Miranda, who has come running back to me? Would you have thought that I could solve your minor issue?

The grin that Leslie wore was just as contemptuous. “Oh, Miranda, did you truly believe that Colin was interested in you? The entire thing was a wager,” she admitted. “Two two weeks. That was all that was required for him to convince you to act like an idiot. Now, take a look at you, you are nearly pleading with him for assistance.

As she listened to them laugh at her, Miranda had a profound sense of hurt and isolation. She was aware that they had deceived her and that she had suffered a great deal of loss, but she also experienced a surge of desire to triumph over this challenge.

Following the disclosure of the specifics of her history, which led her to work as a waitress at this establishment, Miranda made the decision that she desired to exact vengeance upon Colin and Leslie. Robert, are you able to assist me? A single time, she inquired, “Could you make their food extremely spicy?”

Miranda was unwavering in her stance, while Robert was uncertain and concerned about the restaurant’s reputation. “I really need this,” she articulated. “Please, do this for once?”

Robert did not want to do that, but he felt that there was a part of him that believed that individuals such as Leslie and Colin deserved to have a taste of their own medicine. Now, Miranda, I’m ready. However, he urged that we keep the situation low-key.

Miranda was preparing a hot sauce, but she did not give any thought to the potential consequences that could arise if her plot was discovered. The only thing that was on her mind was getting even. “Use this,” she instructed Robert as she handed him a serviette that was drenched in sauce.

While Colin and Leslie were waiting for their food, Leslie made fun of her once more. Why is this so spicy? “Is this what you mean when you say that this is a spicy Mexican stew?” she scoffed.

It was at that moment that Colin used the serviette to wipe his mouth, and he was immediately struck by the potent spice. He appeared to have been slapped by the very essence of the spice, as his complexion turned a deep crimson colour, and his breaths grew shallow and desperate as he struggled to take a breath.

Insisting to Colin, “Colin, breathe, just try to breathe,” Leslie pushed him while caressing his back. On the other hand, Leslie’s cheeks turned crimson with embarrassment as the other patrons at the restaurant began to stare and giggle to themselves.

She came to the realisation that she had been cruel to Leslie, and now that she and Colin were in a difficult situation, other people found it amusing.

The shame was too much for her to endure, and she uttered in a scream, “This is intolerable!” We are done with this! and left without delay.

Miranda continued to observe the situation in a subdued manner, a smirk appearing on her face. Suddenly, she recalled how they had tricked her into believing that they would be content in their relationship. It seems as though fate had other plans.

Despite the fact that he was in pain, Colin declared loudly that Miranda ought to be fired from her job. He claimed that Miranda had “messed with his dish,” and it was at that moment that Michael intervened with a level head. He gave the stew a try and found that it was free of any issues.

“This dish is flawless, sir,” the judge said. He proclaimed, “There is absolutely nothing wrong with it,” while simultaneously noticing the spicy-saturated serviette and discretely concealing it.

Additionally, Miranda has been a part of our group for a considerable amount of time. “She would never intentionally ruin a meal,” he claimed, adopting Miranda’s side in the argument. By that time, Miranda had already expressed her gratitude to her boss for his assistance by exchanging a subtle glance of understanding with him.

Colin searched for someone who shared his viewpoint, but he was unable to find anyone who did. While Leslie was gone, the other customers simply observed the situation.

Michael then offered Colin some sage counsel in a nice manner. To tell you the truth, Colin, there are occasions when the heat is not caused by the meal but rather by the way we behave towards other people. Maybe give that some thought, all right?

There was no words for Colin. He reflected on his acts and the consequences of those actions as a result of Michael’s instruction.

A surge of contentment was experienced by Miranda. In addition to demonstrating how empathy and understanding can bring people together, she had discovered a clever and powerful way to advocate for herself.

It was Michael’s decision to defend her and teach Colin about the importance of being modest and courteous that demonstrated to her that even in the most difficult of circumstances, there are friends all around her.