Police and thief at airport
Hey all. I'm here mainly to recount the funny thing that happened yesterday to me. After my extended birthday lunch treat, I left NYY, Des, Charles and Wei Siang around 4.15pm.
~Part 1-- The Introduction~
I made my way to the airport to pick up Jeremy who came back from Guangzhou. I was listening to my iPod, along the way I was feeling darned thirsty. So when I reached Changi, the first thing I wanted to do was to get something from Starbucks. As I walked across Terminal 2, I heard someone shouting my name, like "DANIEL KENG!!!". So I pretended not to hear and continued walking. I realised that they were following behind me. As Jeremy's flight was delayed, I realised that I needed some form of entertainment. So I took them on a cat-and-mouse chase. I walked towards the toilet, and switched off my iPod to hear what they were saying, if anything. As I walked into the toilet, I heard them laughing and saying something like " He really went in!!!"
~ Part 2 -- The Toilet Scene~
They thought they cornered me. As they had a guy friend with them, he was asked to go into the toilet. I made certain that he saw me. When he left the toilet, I locked myself in the cubicle. I could hear them going, "What's taking him so long". I wore my jacket over my shirt and took off my glasses. With hands in my pockets and head held down I walked out of the toilet, while ensuring I had a good look at the people following me. Schoolmates. ( Their names will be withheld). They didnt notice me at all, so I walked across the airport to another toilet and changed back again. I walked out, went up the nearest escalator, with a stroke of luck found the Starbucks, bought something and went down again.
~ Part 3 -- Turning the Tables~
As I went down the escalator, I saw them walking away from the toilet. I decided it was my turn to follow them. They walked across the airport. I soon lost interest and went back to the belt to wait for Jeremy. This was 5.30pm. At 5.45, I still didnt see a SINGLE piece of baggage coming outta the belt.
~ Part 4 -- The Photo Opportunity~
I saw them searching for something. Or someone. When they saw me I was just 5metres away from them. Couldnt resist laughing a little. So near yet so far eh. I went to a chair to sit down. One of the girls took out a digital camera and pointed it towards me. Like I couldnt figure out what she wanted to do. As she was about to get a clear shot, I made an obvious glance in their direction, thus forcing her to shift the camera away from me. She then asked her guy friend to stand in front of them, like they were taking pictures of him. (with me in the background.RIGHT.) Obviously to get a clear shot of me he had to move away, so when he did, I bent down to "tie" my shoelace. I could hear them going "WALAU". This gave me such satisfaction. After that I walked in front till there was only the glass barricade in front of me. From the reflection I could see them getting super frustrated until they finally left. Dunno if they got a back pic of me, but they dont count.
~ Part 5 -- The Conclusion ~
I believe there are a few things to be learnt from this.
1) Don't make your intentions too obvious when you're following someone.
2) Don't talk too loudly while following someone.
3) When outside the toilet and following someone, pay attention to every bugger coming out.
4) Don't be a cam whore when following someone. (Esp when you're not a professional PI)
5) Don't assume that just cos someone has iPod earphones in their ears, that their iPod's on for real.
6) Grow some brains.
7) Don't use a digital camera, use a normal camera. That way people can demand for the film.
8) Apply science knowledge. Glass can reflect things well.
All in all, I'd like to once again thank everyone that wished me a happy birthday. I'm NC16 at last! So for now, it's Dan, the supersleuth in the making, signing off.
