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Felix Gets Treated To A Hamburger
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Felix Gets Treated To A Hamburger |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Felix is walking the street downtown. He’s hungry, and doesn’t know what to do about it. A well dress man sidles up beside him. The man seems anxious, like he doesn’t want to be heard, or seen. Felix is suspicious. “Hi son, where you heading?” “Nowhere.” “Do you mind if I walk beside you for a minute?” “No.” “Are you hungry, could you use a bite to eat?” “Yeah—I could eat.” “Will you let me buy you a hamburger?” “Yeah mister, a hamburger would fit real nice.” The man takes Felix to a fast food joint, and treats him to a hamburger, slice of pie, and a cherry coke. Felix feels stronger now. They walk back out into the street. “Why don’t you come up to my place? I have something interesting up there to show you. Something I think you’ll like.” Felix thinks to himself: “Yeah, I know just what he wants to show me. I’ve been there before.” “Ah, I’m sorry mister, I don’t think so. Thanks for the hamburger. You’re a life saver.” Bobby |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Makes me wonder what is in there now! and why he didn't go in???? hmmmmmm! Keep It going, I have been enjoying them more and more! And now I am HUNGRY!!!!! I have been siting here wanting a burger myself! Thanks for the tease!  ARCTIC WIND |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Felix took a risk ~ but at least he got a meal out of it! I'm glad his radar kicked in and kept him from going to that man's place. Felix could have been HIS meal!   Linda |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Artic Wind, Thanks for the kind words. I’m pleased you are enjoying the story. It’s never a good idea to go with strangers, even if they are friendly and nice. Felix didn’t go with the man, because his sixth sense told him that the man might hurt him in some way. Of course, Felix never did find out what was in the man’s room. Earth Angel, Yes, Felix knows things, and knows to avoid possible danger. You never can tell. Bobby |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
Felix is very smart kid, very smart kid. Tough life!! very good, sir!! |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
TomMark, Yes, Felix is smart. He got that way from experience. The main turn-off for Felix on this guy, was the fact the guy didn't appear to have any money. He looked bad for businness. There is no such thing as a happy childhood. It does not exist in nature. Thanks for reading and for your comment. Bobby |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
I'm pleased Felix got some food... I don't think the man's intentions were good at all! Felix's sixth sense was working good that day! love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
RDB, Yes, food is always good. I wrote this thing, and it brought back old memories. It gave me a "what if?" panic attack. I probably won't be able to sleep tonight. I've had invites like that. Like Felix, I was able to see through them. They are so obvious. Bobby |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
Dear Mr.Jordan, There is no such thing as a happy childhood. It does not exist in nature why do you say so? |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
TomMark, When you're a child you have no freedom. You're either someone's slave, or their toy. Bobby |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed reading this...reminds me of a time when I was in downtown Honolulu and I had just bought me a hamburger...walking down the street I was just about to take my first bite and a woman walking by tried to grab it while it was somewhere between my hand and mouth...saying loudly..."Give me that burger". I made a quick side move and said "This is my burger". Later I was thinking that she needed it more than me, and I wished I had given it to her...I probably would have if she had asked nicely...James |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
James, That lady sent you on a guilt trip. We should always protect our food. Bobby |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Yes Bobby I think Felix was very wise in not accepting the invitation about going to his flat. Enjoyed the read. Lindsay |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
LindsayP, Thanks for the kind words. Felix has learned a lot through hard experience. I'm pleased you enjoyed the read. Bobby |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
score one for Felix |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Passing shadows, Yes, Felix ain't so dumb. He's learned a lot out there on the street. The street is an excellent university. Bobby |
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