When Victoria returned from a two-week vacation, she was appalled to see that her neighbors, the Davises, had painted her bright yellow home, which her late husband had decorated with love, gray. They had taken affairs into their own hands while she was abroad, and they were notorious for their contempt for the vivid hue of her house.
The Davises denied everything when they were approached. Mr. Thompson, her neighbor, attested that the repainting was carried out in the Davises’ name using a bogus work order. Victoria was incensed because she believed her neighbors had used a “bucket of paint” to erase her husband’s memories.
Demanding answers, she barged into the painting company’s office. Gary, the manager, apologized, saying, “We thought it was their house.” When Victoria insisted on filing a lawsuit, the painting company consented to assist.
Employees of the painting company testified against the Davises in court. The Davises were ordered to repaint the house yellow and pay all expenses, including court fees, after the judge found them guilty of fraud and vandalism. “I hope you’re happy,” Mrs. Davis snarled outside the courthouse. With a charming smile, Victoria answered, “I will be when my house is YELLOW again!”
Victoria’s resolve to not back down paid off, as her home’s color and her mental stability returned.