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CARA 'E TABLA
A "board-face" is what a very shameless person is called in Venezuela
A few months ago my building’s doorman sent a message to the residents explaining that he had lost a leg in an accident and that he would have to resign in order to recover. He ended by saying that he would appreciate any donation we could make. Heartbroken, we made a generous donation and wished him well in his recovery.
Earlier today I was surprised at the supermarket: there was our former doorman, perfectly healthy and with both legs. He had fooled us all and gotten away with it. Sometimes I can't believe there are people who are such board-faces.
Hace unos meses el portero de mi edificio envió un comunicado a los residentes, donde explicaba que había perdido una pierna en un accidente y que tendría que renunciar para poderse recuperar. Finalizaba diciendo que agradecería cualquier donación que pudiésemos hacer. Con el corazón roto, hicimos una donación generosa y le deseamos suerte en su recuperación.
Esta mañana me llevé una gran sorpresa en el supermercado: allí estaba el ex-portero, perfectamente sano, con sus dos piernas. Nos había engañado a todos y se había salido con la suya. A veces no puedo creer que exista gente tan cara 'e tabla.
Story by Valentina Pérez Muskus
