The honest man is an unwelcome passenger. But your stuck with his strange smile and engaging wit so you roll with it. Curious to see if you can suck him in with one of your choicest lines. Of coke or bullshit or both.
But if he doesn't take the bait or give you an easy trade ? What then ?
You start to feel nervous. Even a bit paranoid.
It must be a test. You are being groomed for a promotion. I've been noticed at last.
Things are looking up. Tricky though. Could be one of those Angel's they warned me about.
Who are those Angel's anyway ?
Surely it's just a joke right ?
And so the internal dialogue goes on and all the while this stranger sits happily opposite smiling at some distant memory as he stares out the window. Your starting to hate him a bit. He's good looking and the attractive young girl next to you is trying to get his attention while ignoring you.
At moments like these not even the last line you scratched is bouying your confidence.
You feel yourself loosing control and the panic is making you angry. Very very angry.
You want to vent but your not alone in the first class carriage with the girl anymore.
This Dude is ruining your day, he could be the competition. The paranoia mounts as the lack of answer's forces your mind to spin through the options.
Next stop. Wait and see what happens.
Maybe help will arrive. Time to call in a favour from a brother.
The girl leaves to use the toilet and when she returns sits next to the stranger. Avoids your gaze. They start to chat. He makes her laugh. He is charming, easy going, relaxed.
What is his secret ? NLP ? Hypnotic suggestion ? Bastard !
On the gravy train of liars
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