Today, while I was waiting to meet up with Jian for our tram date, there I was wandering at the North Court when I noticed a junk sale, going dirt cheap!
Books for 50 cents, clothes and shoes for $1!!!
They looked relatively new though nonetheless they were second-hands.
But no one was anywhere to be seen near that place, I wonder why.
And there I was squatting down to look at the books messily cluttered on a piece of cloth (along with shoes and clothes), something caught my eye.
"The Road Less Travelled and Beyond"
And then I found myself thinking, feeling a tad bit melancholic. The familiarity of it - our high school literature poem - made it stood out amongst the others.
*snaps* back to reality. I stared at the book and decided, why not? I looked left and right profusely, trying to spot the seller, but he/she was no where to be seen.
And caught two other sellers looking at me. I tried to signal to them, but lousy, it didn't get through. So there I was trying to figure what next when..
***
"Hey there, you warming yourself up?"
*blank stares* " Sorry?"
"Today's a cold day huh.." (Maybe the way I squatted made me looked like I was seeking warmth at a fireplace)
"Yeahhhh..."
*sees book in my hand*
"Ohhh , you want that? Sorry I was sitting around the corner, that's why you couldn't see me. "
"That's fine. Are these all yours? "
"Yeahhh.. that's 50 cents for that book."
*thrusted 50 cents into her extended palms. felt weird*
"Thanks. Not too many people today huh?"
"Yeah, probably because it's cold. Thank you and good day." And I left.
"Have a nice day.."
***
Gosh just the right book I needed today. It's about "the spiritual growth in an age of anxiety" Interesting ideas.
And as I was reading while walking, I turned back to see where the lady was.
And then I saw.
She was meditating behind the clothes rack. Her look all serene and calm.
I wonder why is she selling her belongings for such a low price. Some of the books are even gifts from her friends, as they bear personal messages on the cover.
I wonder why is she giving them all way.
At least one of them is with me now, for a reason.
ps: I missed the tram Jian!
3 comments:
YES MEISHAN YOU MISSED THE TRAM!!!!
why oh why did you missed the tram. we were all expecting you too *_* and its such a nice day today. i guess its kinda my fault too! sigh~~ but oh well, there's always next time~ tomorrow's a date k? ^_~ come over to my uni to scout for guys =D
omg. u do realize this is public?!!!
*image hilang* T.T
Jian oh Jian. yes, I shouldn't have thought so much and just got on the tram. haha.
I'm coming to ur uni tomorrow to scout for YOU! okay it's YOU.
Wow. Interesting post. Like it was really meant to happen for a reason. We shall see a story unfurl.
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