HERE'S THE STORY OF A TRUE LIFE SWEET REVENGE.

I was a tenant on the ground floor with the house owner staying on the first floor. We had common direct drinking water supply to a sump from where we have to manually collect the same. Water used to come from 3.30 AM to 6.30 AM and each household needs only 30 minutes' supply.

I'm used to getting up early and used to collect water at 5.00. They used to collect at 5.45. Things were fine for sometime. Suddenly his wife discovered that we are collecting water earlier than them and felt that the owner should collect it first. They didn't tell it in words but their body language implied the same. Next day when I went I found them collecting water at 5.00 and collected mine after they had finished. The 2nd day I went at 4.45 and so they had to wait. The 3rd day I went at 4.30 and it was again their turn to wait.

Not used to getting up early they felt giddy and extremely uncomfortable at the Changed routine. So they requested me to call them next day onwards once I finished. So I finished my work at 4.45 and woke them up at 4.45 for two days. On the 3 rd day the house owner collapsed at his door while answering my call. Getting up and mustering courage he said: “Please don't call us anymore; we shall fill it at our convenience”.

Even after 30 years my wife laughs her heart out remembering this incident.

SWEETEST REVENGE; ISN'T IT?

EDIT 1 (For the wise credential seekers!):

This happened in State Bank Colony, Hyderabad during 1985 - 88. You can approach GHMC, Hyderabad and file an application under RTI Act seeking information like

Water supply timings

Vetted list of house owners and tenants, and

CCTV footage.

Once you get this and message me I shall be too glad to provide any additional credentials.