South SuperHighway Blues
May 17, 2005, 7:25 AM
I had my regular breakfast on a Tuesday morning and sped my way to work at 120 kms/hr so I can beat my officemates to the 4 parking slots alloted to us then suddenly a familiar feeling is unusually missing. The slight bump feel on my butt is not there. An I was right! There was no wallet.
My initial thought was how to pay the toll fee and then the thought of "What if I got flagged down?" Obviously, there will be no driver's license. I pulled-off and started my hazard lights to evaluate my position. Wait, there are coins everywhere inside the car, maybe I can use them. Alas, it's nowhere near P30 bucks. Anyway, I decided to push through and take my chances at the toll gate. I remember my Ate is working in Sucat, Parañaque, I thought I can borrow some money, so I decided to use that Exit.
At the toll gate, I hurriedly gave all my coins, sadly it took me several handfuls of P1, 25c, 10c, even 5c before the man told me (with anxious smile), "Sir, kulang pa po" I feel like I shrank like the man in the commercial of Listerene with the man with bad breath shrinking his head disproportionately with his body. I have no way but to negotiate. With much embarassment, I told the guy,in my straightforward voice "Boss, wala na talaga akong pera, naiwan ko ang wallet ko sa bahay. Anong pangalan mo? Pwede bang balikan na lang kita? That time, I think I am in my most business-like attire of black plants and striped long sleeves, complete with hair and mustache trimmings. To my surprise, he is letting me go with his reply, "Sir, OK na po". He even gave me a receipt. I glanced at the name near he's gate window and saw the name F. GUCE. I don't know whether it's his real name, but to the man stationed at Sucat Exit last May 17, 2005, 7:25 AM, with markings of F. GUCE at the gate's window, Mabuhay ka!!! This is the only way I can do justice to your compassion. I couldn't help myself admiring the guy.
I had my regular breakfast on a Tuesday morning and sped my way to work at 120 kms/hr so I can beat my officemates to the 4 parking slots alloted to us then suddenly a familiar feeling is unusually missing. The slight bump feel on my butt is not there. An I was right! There was no wallet.
My initial thought was how to pay the toll fee and then the thought of "What if I got flagged down?" Obviously, there will be no driver's license. I pulled-off and started my hazard lights to evaluate my position. Wait, there are coins everywhere inside the car, maybe I can use them. Alas, it's nowhere near P30 bucks. Anyway, I decided to push through and take my chances at the toll gate. I remember my Ate is working in Sucat, Parañaque, I thought I can borrow some money, so I decided to use that Exit.
At the toll gate, I hurriedly gave all my coins, sadly it took me several handfuls of P1, 25c, 10c, even 5c before the man told me (with anxious smile), "Sir, kulang pa po" I feel like I shrank like the man in the commercial of Listerene with the man with bad breath shrinking his head disproportionately with his body. I have no way but to negotiate. With much embarassment, I told the guy,in my straightforward voice "Boss, wala na talaga akong pera, naiwan ko ang wallet ko sa bahay. Anong pangalan mo? Pwede bang balikan na lang kita? That time, I think I am in my most business-like attire of black plants and striped long sleeves, complete with hair and mustache trimmings. To my surprise, he is letting me go with his reply, "Sir, OK na po". He even gave me a receipt. I glanced at the name near he's gate window and saw the name F. GUCE. I don't know whether it's his real name, but to the man stationed at Sucat Exit last May 17, 2005, 7:25 AM, with markings of F. GUCE at the gate's window, Mabuhay ka!!! This is the only way I can do justice to your compassion. I couldn't help myself admiring the guy.
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