“Your parents must be so disappointed in you,” the older man remarked, returning to his magazine. “Mind your own business, old man!” Andrew replied dismissively. “I paid for this flight; I deserve good service.” When the attendant came back with pretzels, Andrew, unimpressed, swiped the tray away. “I want something better!” “That’s all we have, sir,” the attendant responded, with tears in her eyes.
Andrew’s loud insults caught the attention of another passenger, a woman who confronted him. “How dare you speak to her like that? Show some respect!” “If she did her job right, I wouldn’t be complaining!” Andrew argued. “She’s just a terrible servant!” Unable to take the insults any longer, the attendant burst into tears. Andrew’s harsh words echoed through the cabin, shocking the passengers with his lack of empathy and respect.
“Somebody ought to teach you a lesson, young man,” the elderly passenger beside Andrew scowled at him. “I’ve been watching you, and that’s no way to talk to people.” “I agree,” another passenger, a man in an expensive suit, chimed in from behind Andrew. “You’ve been so annoying and rude to her. She’s doing her job well, but you don’t seem to know how to be polite, boy.”
Andrew was taken aback because that voice sounded awfully familiar. His forehead creased in shock, and his mouth dropped open when he turned around. “DAD?? WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE??” he exclaimed. “ANDREW??” Steven, Andrew’s dad, was equally shocked. A shiver ran down his spine when he realized the brat harassing the flight attendant was his own son. “I had to take this economy flight back to New York due to a last – minute booking delay. I thought I heard your voice, but I was busy checking the company’s annual report. I can’t believe it’s you causing a scene here!” Steven fumed at Andrew, who stood there, frozen, his mouth shut and eyes fixed on his father. “But…dad…” Andrew stammered.