He scans an apple.
Machine says loudly:
“BANANA. TWO EUROS.”
He freezes. Tries to cancel.
“UNEXPECTED ITEM IN BAGGING AREA.”
He removes the item.
It screams louder:
“REMOVE BANANA. REMOVE BANANA.”
He panics. Presses every button.
It says:
“PLEASE WAIT FOR ASSISTANCE.”
Everyone in line watches.
Old lady whispers, “Thief.”
Cashier comes. Looks at him. Looks at one apple.
Says nothing. Just sighs.
He tries again.
Scans milk.
It says:
“CONDOMS. EIGHT EUROS.”
He yells, “NO! THAT’S MILK!”
Too late.
The old lady crosses herself.
Baby starts crying.
He leaves the store. No items. No dignity.
Just trauma and one banana rolling behind him.
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