The clock pointed at four o’clock in the evening and I knew my schedule had come to an end at the right time. The dispatcher did not have any assignment for me at the moment. Feeling tired and hungry, I just wanted to drive home and take a shower, eat, watch movie and sleep.
I wanted to prepare for tomorrow until the phone rung!!!!!!!!!!
“Hello sir, is this Nato the plumber.” He asked.
“Certainly, how can I help you?” I sought to know
“I have plumbing issue here. My toilet just clogged and I need a plumber immediately.”
“Call the office and my dispatcher will schedule an appointment tomorrow.” I said firmly before I hung up the phone.
After ten minutes he called again, I was getting infuriated and I just wanted to deny him service. I gave him a chance to explain himself. He pleaded with me that it was his son’s fourth birthday and he had visitors coming. Since he mentioned a birthday that involved a four year old, I felt a prick of consciousness. Am usually passionate about kids and I decided to drive in his direction.
CREEPY ENCOUNTER
After seventeen minutes drive the GPS announced my destination was on the right side. I walked out of my car and observed strange movement at the curtain. I could feel somebody was watching me. I walked to the door to introduce myself. I was met with a heavily built six feet in guy and his arm were covered with tattoo.
“How can I be of assistance sir?” my voice almost shivering.
“In the master bedroom, the toilet is in horrendous condition.” he signaled then excused himself to join his friends in another room.
SOURCE OF CLOG
I gathered my tools next to the toilet, put on my gloves and decided to do a video inspection. The video inspection was to identify potential problems before they could turn into huge waste water leaks. I wanted to give him several option depending on the nature of the problem.
The water was clear as the camera glided inside the waste pipe. After eight feet long I spotted a green substance that had figures. Closer scrutiny revealed it was indeed currency in hundred dollar notes. I almost jumped in excitement thinking am rich but chose to maintain composure.
Reality nudged my euphoria because nobody in his right mind would replace toilet paper with money. Even the wealthy had to wait in line during the pandemic corona to get a tissue paper.
LOOMING DANGER
First I figured out the owners of this house were liars. They called earlier and explained about a four year old having a birthday but I only met adults. I did not see any toys nor anything to associate with kids here.
It dawned on me that they might be behind an organized criminal syndicate. They could be dealing with criminal activities like drug trafficking, embezzlement, corruption or kidnapping. They might have called me to get rid of evidence.
EXPENSIVE CLOG CLEARANCE
I wanted to give them option about the best way of clearing the clog but then remembered I was in unfamiliar grounds. If I mentioned my observation and analysis? I might loose my dental nomenclature, tortured and my torso found in the river.
I just had to do my job and pretend that i saw nothing.
I brought my snake machine and pushed the green button. The cable progressed forward until where the clog was. then with a thud voice it started chewing and tearing the stash of notes creating a void in my heart.
Once the clog was cleared, I felt respite because this meant no strangers knocking at my door to enquire about something that belongs to them.
FORGOT PAYMENT
Once I finished my job I hurriedly gathered my tools until the huge guy summoned me again.
“Did you forget something?”
” Happy birthday to your son as he turns four.” I answered.
“What could have caused the clog?” I knew that was a simple but delicate and complex question.
“Wipes, I hope he learns how to use the toilet before he turns five. Money I mean wipes have a durable substance that does not dissolve.” I almost suffered a slip of tongue
“I think I like you. Here is your pay.” he smirked handing me a lot of cash. He was baffled I left without counting to confirm.
GIVING BACK
I did not want to get to my house with this money. I remembered cartels that had given back to the community and decided to borrow a leaf from them. I decided to go shopping and bought some clothes and food. brought it to where the homeless guys took shelter. Distributed the food and clothes and they were grateful.
I retired to bed knowing I had created a significance because those homeless guys brought immense joy.