January 31st 
Tuesday 
5:50 PM 
Jerald drove through the neighborhood on his way home 
from a tiring day at work. His wife had recently signed 
David up for Bus Services since Little Hearts Daycare 
offered them for free.  
This made it easier for their son to get home without 
needing to be picked up by either of them. A simple 
solution, since they only had one car.  
He was about to park the minivan in the driveway, but to 
his shock discovered that a cherry-red Ferrari was 
blocking the way.  
“Cosa? There’s a rosso machina in the way. Who parked 
their car in the driveway?” He asked himself.  
Jerald parked the vehicle off to the right side and got out of 
it, walking right over to driver side of the other car. He 
needed to know who was blocking the driveway.  
“Scusi, can you move your macchina per favore? It’s 
blocking our driveway.” asked Jerald in a polite tone.  
The driver of the vehicle lowered their window, showing 
themselves to be a female cheetah with wavy black hair 
and orange eyes. She was munching on a chicken burrito 
while staring at him. 
“I’m eating my dinner right now, go away!” said the 
stranger.  
“Signora... I need you to move your car please, it will only 
take a moment. I need to park the family van in our 
driveway. It’s been a long day at work, and I’d like to see 
la mia familia.” He replied.  
He was trying to keep himself composed, even if he was 
growing annoyed by the minute. He never saw anyone 
block the driveway entrance in the neighborhood.  
“You can wait... I’m a member of the Homeowners 
Association.” The woman said.  
“Wait... the Homeowners Association?” Jerald asked. 
This didn’t seem right, since he knew all of those who 
were members. Most of them being friendly next-door 
neighbors, so he didn’t recognize this person. He decided 
to try something.  
“Uno momento, mind if I call them and check?” the male 
tiger said. 
It seems that action upset the stranger as she dropped her 
half-eaten burrito into a paper bag and immediately 
stepped out of her vehicle. She was pissed off that 
someone was interrupting her dinner.  
“I can park wherever I want, you can’t tell me what to do! I 
live in this neighborhood.” The female cheetah shouted. 
“You’re not one of my neighbors!” said Jerald as she 
grabbed his chest, it wasn’t very strong at all. He was 
annoyed now.  
“I live here; I have a house right at the far end damn it!” 
She exclaimed.  
“Get your hands off me, donna. Per favore...” said the 
male tiger. 
“Shut the fuck up, your stupid-ass family can wait! I bet 
your son is stupid like you!” said the cheetah.  
This was the final straw that broke Jerald’s patience 
entirely, he wasn’t going to let some immature woman 
insult his family like that. He is now pissed off at her! 
“You dare insult my wife and son!? Is that how you treat 
people, you ignorant woman!? You should hold your 
tongue, Signora...” said Jerald as he began swearing 
wildly in Italian after pushing her away.  
Marian had been listening to the conversation by the front 
door and could tell it was getting heated. She opened it 
and went outside on the porch. 
“Honey? Do you need help?” His wife asked. 
“Si, la mia moglie. This donna refuses to move her 
macchina for a momento. That’s all I need.” said Jerald.  
“Oh, it’s your stupid trophy-head of a wife. Woopity doo...” 
said the cheetah.  
“Excuse me?! I heard that!” She exclaimed. 
Now Marian was getting involved as well, after being 
insulted within earshot. The woman rushed over to the 
stranger.  
“I’m not scared of you... get out of my face!” exclaimed the 
cheetah. 
“Oh... are you not?” The female tiger asked while tightly 
grabbing her left shoulder while growling angrily. “I 
wouldn’t mess with us if I were you. Move your car or I’ll 
have it towed!” 
“You wouldn’t...!” said the stranger. “This is an expensive 
car from my parents...”  
Marian smirked from seeing the stranger beginning to 
quiver with fear. She knew that this lady wouldn’t be 
standing around for much longer. 
“Please don't tow my car.... I-I- I'll get out of your 
driveway!” said the female cheetah as she hurried to her 
car and drove away. 
“Don’t come back!” Jerald shouted to the woman who was 
speeding away.  
Both began to calm down, now that the little dilemma is 
solved. They weren’t expecting anyone to give them any 
trouble, but this was Rorkesburg. Problems can pop up 
without knowing it.  
“Grazie, that was one obnoxious uuuh... how do I say it?” 
asked the male tiger. 
“Karen?” His wife suggested. 
“Yes, an Obnoxious Karen. I am going to park the car 
now.” said Jerald.  
“Alright honey, I’ll go finish prepping dinner.” said Marian. 
Jerald finally got the family minivan parked in the driveway 
while his wife headed inside. He breathed a sigh of relief 
since it was done before it got too dark, heading inside to 
get ready for dinner afterwards. The man was pleased that 
the whole situation hadn’t dragged out for too long.