Minutes before I left the apartment early this morning, the sky turned grey and droplets of rain could be heard. Oh well, just another passing shower, I mumbled to myself. I was barely on my way out the door when the heavens decided to open up. And what a downpour it was! Before I knew it, my shoes were drenching wet, followed by my jeans, bag and all. I sighed resignedly. I would have to make do with stinky wet shoes at work today.
The rain didn't let up when I reached the bus-stop. The second I boarded the bus however, the slashing rain dwindled to a drizzle.
I rolled my eyes. How typical.
Later I made my way to catch my second bus. As I was coming down from the overhead bridge, I began to feel uneasy. My bus was not there! Normally the bus would be waiting at the bus-stop by now. But not today. It should be arriving any minute now, I tried to calm myself. But with each passing minute, my uneasiness grew more intense. Indeed the bus didn't turn up despite its schedule. I was fuming mad! How could a public transport not turn up just like that???!! What kind of weird transport system is this??!!
My next pressing question was how I should get to work. The next bus was out of question as it's not due in another 45 mins. And what if the next one didn't turn up too? I couldn't risk that. I needed to call the man immediately. That's when I realised with great dismay that I have not topped up my pre-paid card on my mobile. ARRRRGGGG... I needed a phone NOW!
As luck would have it, I was able to borrow one from a passer-by. I rang the man immediately. A mail-box reply! Where is he when I need him the most???!! SIGH...
My in-laws were my next alternative. Fortunately Mr Senior had not left for work yet and I was able to catch a ride from him.
I was half an hour late for work. With soaking wet shoes and a foul mood.
The man had the cheeks to laugh when I told him my infuriating episode. He said, ' Isn't it supposed to be a lucky day for the Chinese?'
But of course! Today is the 08.08.08. An auspicious day. My ass!
2 comments:
LMFAO!!!ROFL!! hilarious hilarious! OMG OMG OMG!
NW
Oh dear! That must be horrible! I have had similar experiences of trying to reach the man too, but I only got his mailbox. He never understands how frustrating it can be for me.... And yes! Hahha, next person I´d call is my FIL! Hahha...we´re so similar...
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