Neighbor kicked me out of my own cabin — and then found out who I really am…..

As a result of studying all materials, as well as hearing the parties, the court decides to recognize the actions of the homeowners association as unlawful, return the plot to the lawful owner, recognize the meeting protocol as invalid, forward the materials to the district attorney’s office for consideration in the order of possible criminal prosecution for forgery of documents and self-help.

Then a light whisper, I didn’t smile, just sat.

Then stood up, thanked the judge and went out into the corridor. Andrew slapped me on the shoulder. You held out.

Like in the old days, I nodded and went. At the exit, Mary was waiting for me, she just hugged me, friendly, but sincerely. Thank you, she said.

You showed that no one can be above the law. Even if it seems everyone is afraid, I didn’t answer anything, just looked at the sky. It was gray, but it seemed to me the clearest day in a long time.

Six months passed, I was living at the cabin again. Did repairs in the sauna, restored the grill. In spring planted a new currant bush, sometimes neighbors came by, to talk, ask for advice.

Even Nicholas once came, looked at the ground, twisted his cap. Forgive me, brother, I chickened out then. I shook his hand, no hard feelings.

Because now I knew, the truth isn’t always visible right away, but it, like water, will find a crack and break through to the surface. And Olivia Peterson? No one saw her anymore. They say she sold her plot and left.

Maybe to another community association to start all over? Only now, perhaps, she’ll be more cautious, because not all quiet ones are as simple as they seem.