The content of that navy blue trench coat!

3rd January 2022 I had some time off work and I needed to buy a couple of items before my upcoming trip to Georgia. I headed to my favourite sports store hoping to get a pair of comfortable snow boots. To my surprise, almost all the snow boots were gone. I thought: “Wow! In the midst of a pandemic and everyone seems to be travelling!” Needless to say, snow boots have very little utility on the island (Malta) so that’s the rationale behind my quick conclusion. As I walked through the aisles, hoping to eye at least one pair in my size, I must admit, I eyed something even more delicious. He might have been French or Dutch. I definitely loved the navy blue trench coat and the non-chalant walk across the same aisles I chose. Why was he going round the women's shoe section anyway? My time was limited. I couldn’t afford to get distracted so I focused on finding the right snow boots, then added some other snow accessories and on my way out I managed to put my glance on a soft pink fleecy jacket. I didn’t think twice. I saw the size and shape and grabbed it. I kept going straight to the self-checkout before I eye more stuff and end up buying more items. This store can be so addictive.

As I finished paying and walked out of the store, I wondered where that handsome guy went and almost felt a bit disappointed that I never even cared to smile back at the gentleman. Sometimes, I get too task oriented and self-absorbed. As I walked out of the store, the friend I was supposed to meet up with, called to inform me he was late so I thought I would have a look in a shop nearby since I had time to kill anyway. The shop I had thought of had a big banner indicating a 50% reduction of prices. I immediately spotted a pair of gloves that would suit my mother and bought them without hesitation. On my way out of the shop, I see this immaculate reversible black fur jacket and my mind heads towards my trip to Georgia. Travelling with a reversible jacket can come in handy indeed. I couldn’t try it out due to new Covid-19 restrictions and store policy so I just took the plunge and bought it. I thought between myself and I, in case, it results as a tight fit, I would give it to my aunt. Bags in hand, I come out of the shop feeling simply wonderful because I did not only find the snow boots I came for but also a beautiful fur jacket too at half the original price. As I was thinking of waiting for my friend outside the mall, there I see the handsome gentleman once again munching graciously on a sandwich and gulping orange juice to complement this quick snack. His smile captures my glance once again. This time, I was sure he was smiling in my direction. I smile back and keep walking past. Just that smile was enough for today. If it’s meant to be, we shall meet again!