Sunday, October 07, 2007
one day a boy walked down an alleyway that stretched across three blocks. it was a windy day so he brought his windbreaker along, and an umbrella just in case, after all one should always be prepared for foul weather right?
leaves were littered all over the pavements and they made cracking noises as the wind dragged them along its path. he took brisk steps not because he was in a hurry, but it felt like the only natural thing to do; walking slowly just means your wasting your precious time away and nothing more.
reaching the first block, he met an ice cream vendor. she was quite kind really, offering some free ice cream, after all she had no business or so it seems. the moment the boy took it upon himself to take her kind offer by placing his hands on that chocolate cone, a crowd materialised out of nowhere. immediately, the generous treat was taken back; "you'll have to pay for that son, im sorry, i can't let everyone have free ice cream yeah. its my job..." the boy unwillingly took some money and paid for it. heck, the ice cream tasted crappy in the first place, so he hurled it into a nearby trash can, being the environmentally friendly person he always is.
reaching the second block, he met a salesman. suave, good looking and definitely a man of great experience in his field, he asked if the boy was interested in his products. the boy decided it wasnt really any harm, who knows it might be useful to him, and his room needs abit of polishing up to do anyhow. so he opened the briefcase.. revealing many many items : household knives, some stationary, a pda, some watches and some other things the boy really couldnt make out. well goodness knows what bad fortune this boy has; the moment the salesman opened his suitcase a well dressed woman ( clearly well off, gold chains and the like) walked pass. he slammed the suitcase and ran after the woman. whilst running (with his back facing the boy of course) he shouted : "sorry you seem like a nice chap but business is business alright son? i'll call you or catch back with you another time alright bye!" the boy stood there for awhile stunned by the suddenness of the situation. how could he call the boy when he doesnt even know him at all ? BUT as always time heals all wounds etc etc and he just walked on.
reaching the last block before he hits the main streets, the boy sees a girl crying at the side. what now he bemuses. he walks up and shows genuine concern. you know the stuff you'll do when a friend is down in the dumps and all depressed. showers of comfort, promises, tissues and some hot chocolate. the girl finally stops crying and thanks the boy with a really broad smile. "i felt like i've known you forever" then her phone rings (yes she picks it up) and she walks off. "you know i've just met the weirdest most peculiar guy ever..."
the boy finally reaches the end, and realises his wallet has just been picked, his umbrella missing and forgets that its the wrong alleyway he walked across. what a loser.
