![IMG-PHOTO-ART--71043734.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmdKEn1TcKMC4uhfJVBrFKpxsvRHNJdXRyaLLsjgyZkvyA/IMG-PHOTO-ART--71043734.jpg) I popped into town today for a coffee and a random browse around the shops to see if there was anything nice that I could buy with my hard earned steem dollars. After picking up a couple of things I decided to pop into one of the bigger chain supermarkets and see if there was any shopping that was needed for the house. Truth be told I didn't have anything in particular in mind but thought that if I had a bit of a scan around then perhaps something would *leap* out at me. I stepped in the door of an international supermarket chain. There was a large security guard standing by the door, as I passed he glared at me. I nodded my head politely and mumbled something that sounded like *errrp.* ![15sh_20_20180115214700518.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmdp4GBkCDiNpGHA2LBveKsVfyUnsQtUmJBzFCL7fMU4Tq/15sh_20_20180115214700518.jpg) I could feel his eyes drilling into me until I turned a corner and the weight of his stare was lifted. I had plenty of time on my hands and wandered aimlessly. In the vegetable aisle, I picked up some green things and red things. Hmm, I hadn't picked up a basket and my hands were full. Better go and get one, they were by the door. I walked over. As I got near the door where the baskets were, the guard stepped out from behind a pillar. *Where are you going with them?* He barked, nodding his head at my fruity load. *Erm, to get a basket?* ![15sh_20_20180115215008150.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmb9CHq9wJJ6mUuqmBvEfGnc7ak8BRCt7dtiwBBLGGxnrS/15sh_20_20180115215008150.jpg) He grudgingly stepped out of the way. I put my items in a basket and once again commenced my shopping, shaking my head inwardly at the overzealousness of the guard. A few moments later I was picking up some bread when I caught a movement from the corner of my eye. I looked up. There! At the end of the aisle, the security guard was peering furtively around the corner at me. I waved happily and shouted. *Hiya!* His head darted back out of sight. I walked further into the store picking up the odd thing. I couldn't help but sense I was being *watched* but when I looked around there was no one there. ![Eyes.gif](https://steemitimages.com/DQmf99PCzRNS9NbM9pRb4JjzdizYGbBZ8cNxRF3AQas8dC5/Eyes.gif) I was browsing the different coffees available when this time I definitely caught a glimpse of something off to my side. I whipped my head round eagle-fast. There he was, the security guard, furtively hanging about at the end of the aisle. *Peekaboo!!* I called. His face contorted as if eating maggots and he pulled back from view again. Eventually, I was almost finished my shop. I realised I had forgotten juice, so doubled back quickly on myself. Boom! I bumped straight into the guard who must have been lurking immediately behind me. *Is there some kind of problem?* I asked, my tone all spiky and sharp. *Just doing my job Sir.* *What, following me about?* *Yes, just doing my job. Alright?* I scrunched my face up the way I do when I realise the milk I have put in my coffee is out of date. ![15sh_20_20180115222938586.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmZSCeZo86ddgTh49WNwPDEivD4KZQAAz6wv7H887KAENt/15sh_20_20180115222938586.jpg) *Righto.* I pushed past him, got my juice and headed to the till. As I scanned my shopping at the self-scanning area, once again I noticed that same dashed guard loitering about watching me put my shopping in my bag. I decided I had had enough. I paid, packed and headed for the door. On the way, I passed the male toilet. I paused for a moment and looked over my shoulder. Sure enough, there was my favourite guard peering suspiciously at me. *Excuse me?* I asked with a gigantic happy grin on my face. *Yes?* He attempted to look helpful. *I am just going to pop in here, you know... to do the toilet.* I winked. *As it's your job to follow me, I wondered if you want to come in and watch me do it, you know, the toilet?* My grin by now was radioactive in its intensity. The guard spluttered and looked as though I had asked him to milk a bull. *I most certainly do not!* *Oh well, sorry. I thought it was your job.* I smiled and walked off with a spring in my step. Behind me, I could still hear the guard splutter his outrage to anyone who would listen. It was going to be a good day! ------------------------------------ So tell me. Have you ever been mistaken for a thief by a guard in a shop? What would you have done in similar circumstances? **Let us know in the comments!** *All pictures sourced from pixabay and in most cases subjected to various manipulations.* **Authored by: @meesterboom** ## Click on the coin to join our Discord Chat ##

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