The house next to ours had been empty for a few years, but a few months ago new neighbors moved in. A couple of weeks ago the dad told us to stop using our pool. We ignored his request.
The next day, we caught his son staring at us from the balcony and saw a look on his face that seemed more confused than upset, almost as if he was trying to understand why we were swimming there in the first place. At first, we brushed it off, thinking he was just curious about the neighborhood or trying to get used to his new surroundings. After all, moving into a new home after years of vacancy can be overwhelming, and people often need time to adjust.
Still, it felt unusual that the father had told us to stop using something that clearly belonged to our property. We decided not to make a big deal of it, but the moment lingered in our minds longer than expected.
A few days later, the family’s mother visited our doorstep with a friendly smile and a tray of pastries. She introduced herself and explained that they were still learning the layout of the property lines, as the house had changed owners twice before they bought it.
…The story doesn’t end here, it continues on the next page 👇
