Originally intending to take a day of rest, my plans were suddenly altered when my mother woke up feeling ill on a Saturday morning. I hoped this was not an unlucky Saturday. Wanting to be helpful, I offered to take care of her errands. I swiftly headed to the market with a brown bag in hand, armed with the funds she had given me for supplies.
I arrived in record time, barely enough to say ‘Dwayne Johnson,’ and was greeted by the overwhelming aroma of fresh fruits and vegetables. The noise level was also notable, as an unceasing chatter echoed from all directions.
Without wasting any time, I immediately started gathering all the items on my list. I was making good progress until my attention was grabbed by something intriguing. A sign with an elderly man sitting beneath it caught my eye. The sign was advertising “FREE ITEMS,” which piqued my interest. Driven by my curiosity, I decided to investigate further, reasoning that I had nothing to lose.
Approaching the man, he silently handed me a box. Upon opening it, my mouth was left agape as I discovered an incredibly pricey phone inside. It was exactly what I had been hoping for. I couldn’t help but remember the adage, “when the deal is too good, think twice.” With hesitation, I inquired, “Are there any repercussions for accepting this?” The man responded in a pleasant tone, assuring me there were none, and even offered to pack the box for me.
When I assented, he acted with such rapidity that I began to doubt his age. However, he promptly changed his mind and offered me the chance to experiment with the camera. I could hardly decline, as I was quite enthusiastic. I set my groceries down and took the camera to an area with sufficient illumination. Upon opening the box, I was as bewildered as a monkey in the desert to find the phone missing!
I hurriedly returned to the old man to confront him. I was taken aback to find that he had vanished, having absconded with both my phone and my groceries. This truly felt like an unlucky Saturday. It was a blatant swindle, and I was left with insufficient funds to retrieve the stolen items. Crestfallen, I returned home with a heavy heart, where I recounted the entire incident to my mother, who found it amusing. It was a valuable lesson learned, and from that day forward, I made a habit of exercising caution before taking any action.
Moral: Look before you leap
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