Pilipili usioila ....

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So I am one of those people who like to mind their own business...but this particular day,while walking down Moi Avenue , just after Archives, I spotted a young lady walking with what seemed to be a laptop backpack. It was half-way open  and her silver-gray laptop was showing. She seemed oblivious to that. For some reason, I felt the need to pace up and catch on with her and let her know her bag was open. I did, and it turned out to be a very bad idea. 
''excuse me, bag yako iko open'' i said
''how is that your business?'' 
her response was repulsive enough but what was even more confronting was the look in her eyes. If a picture is worth a thousand words, the look in her eyes was worth a million sharp swords.This was one of those WTF moments... I do not know what demons she was fighting with that day, but for sure she had me take a moment to try and compose myself. To add onto the drama, Ms Mind your business actually checked the bag and closed the zipper!. Then she gave me a millisecond of a look, partly accusing me of something, and partly an 'embarrassed but too late to back down' look. She continues to walk, but something about her demeanor seemed to suggest she was also confused about what just happened.Anyway , my confusion is short lived because I get her paranoia. Nairobbery. I have heard many tales  in this  city...people have suffered. You just never know what new tactics are in the market these days.  As I walk away, there is only one thing on my head.....mind your business madam.

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