😦 My husband’s parents took whatever they wanted from my bakery, as if it were a free buffet : so, I decided to teach them a good lesson.
After years of hard work, I finally realized my dream: I opened my own bakery.
Every penny had been saved, every pleasure put aside—no vacations, expensive clothes—to be able to start on my own, without help. I was proud and determined.
When I got married, my in-laws started coming almost every day to my bakery. At first, I thought they were coming to encourage me, taste my creations, and share in my happiness.
But I soon noticed that they took pastries as if they were serving themselves at a free buffet, never paying.
Every morning, when I opened my shop, I found empty trays. My husband could see what was happening; he kept saying that they would eventually pay, but nothing changed.
My anger grew, along with the fear that my business would crumble. One day, I lost patience. I knew I had to act—not out of malice, but to protect what I had. Here’s what I did.
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After months of enduring this, I finally decided to take matters into my own hands.
I wasn’t going to let my bakery empty right in front of me, nor let my in-laws continue taking without ever giving anything in return.
One morning, before opening, I prepared a little surprise for them.
I set up a discreet sign near the register, with a clear message: “Dear customers, every pastry has a price. Please support your artisan and respect the work behind each creation.”
When my in-laws arrived that day, as usual, they glanced at the shelves, ready to help themselves.
But instead of the usual generosity, they saw the message.
A moment of silence filled the air.
They looked a bit confused, as if they didn’t understand.
Then, they glanced at the register, slightly embarrassed, and finally paid.
The most surprising part? After that day, they never took advantage of the situation again.
