One Hour Photo (1089 hits)
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Submitted by Chantale (View user info) at 2005-04-26 12:28:04 EDT
Any of you seen "One Hour Photo"? It's a good, creepy flick. I think I'm in the process of living that movie. Well, that might be exaggerating, but there is a creepy old guy a Jewel (a grocery store, for those who don't know) that has been more and more creepy lately.
Now, some of you know, I don't claim to be a super model (as my camwhore proves, I'm average... no Professor Peon boobs, or Kristen face). This is why I'm surprised when people give me compliments. Usually, they are drunk, but when working the cash register at Jewel, I doubt it.
It all started when one day I went to buy burgers and beer for a cookout with my good friend. She is Asian, with big boobs and a nice face. She usually gets all the attention. She dresses nice, shakes her ass, and I wear jeans and a T-shirt because I don't give a fuck. I had just moved to the northside of Chicago. We get to the cashier after 20 minutes in line, happy to finally be getting out of there. I'd already learned to expect some kind of small talk from the cashiers. People up here are very nice (I'm used to the westside, where people yell in lines because they forgot their food stamps, and the cashiers tell them to go grab them or to fuck off).
The guy is in his sixties, slightly balding (with is a nice feat at his age), pale and wrinkled with a few age spots on his forehead. He was in no way someone to make you avert you eyes in disgust, but no charmer either.
First thing he says is " Hi! How are you doing today with those big beautiful brown eyes?" He was looking right at me, which surprised me (later my friend explained, "of course he meant you, I'm Asian, I have small brown eyes, you dumbass).
I answer, probably mumbling "Fine, thanks. How are you?"
He says " I'm fine now that I've seen you today" *big goofy smile*
All right, this is fine- a little creepy, but fine. Some guy is trying to be nice to me. I smile back, and I make small talk.
He asks me for my ID for the beer. I hand it to him while talking to my friend. He says how I take a pretty picture too, and how outside beauty isn't all that's important. He continues to talk about how beauty is on the inside, and how you can't judge people from the outside, although he's sure I am beautiful on the inside too. I absently smile and nod and say "thank you" as he hands me the receipt. The bagging lady looks at me with a weird look and says "I'm sorry, but we really do appreciate your business".
This continues for a few weeks. I go to the grocery store often, because I can walk, and I treat it like a market. I buy everything fresh. Which means I run into this man quite a few time a week. Slowly he finds out my schedule and before I know it, he is always in there when I go in weekday evenings, and weekend late mornings (heads up for future stalkers out there). "This could be a coincidence." I keep telling myself. My boyfriend keep yelling at me to stay away from this creep, but I say he's just being nice. He's probably lonely and likes to talk. There's a lady like that at another store I frequent.
Soon enough, if I don't go into his cash lane, he meets me on the way out.
By meeting me, I mean, he leaves his cashier spot, sometimes in the middle of checking out people, to tell me he's glad he got to see me again and how Jewel appreciates my business. I'm surprised he hasn't been fired yet, but I guess he's probably been there too long to do anything about him. I used to feel special, but now I avoid him.
I avoid him until one day.
I'm in a hurry, and his lane is wide open, so I take a deep breath and unload my stuff. Just a few diet pops, bagels and yogurt, should be quick. He starts saying how my eyes are pretty and how he walked by my house and saw the pretty tulips and well they are blooming this time of year. He says I look so tired walking to the train for work in the morning. I need vitamins. I'm absent-minded, thinking about what I'm making for dinner, trying to avoid talking to this guy, until it hits me.
He saw my house? Well, I guess it is a small neighborhood - but he's seen my ID with my address on it many times (we buy a lot of beer). What if....
I guess I shouldn't walk around naked in my house anymore.....
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Submitted by canadia (user info) at 2005-05-03 14:41:07 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
Jonny- sure, just don't let my husband see you.... but you can't watch me sleep because our bedromm windows are those big thick glass blocks..sorry
I guess you can install a camera in my house, but that would take a lot of work..
Submitted by JonnyX (user info) at 2005-05-02 14:08:33 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Can I be your stalker instead?
I'm much nicer than that guy, and I promise to worship your properly!
Submitted by wanderingsharps (user info) at 2005-04-27 13:01:28 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
damm,
married-yeah.. that won't work- even with a king sized bed,
three is way too much...I guess I'll just have to sneak over the border.
being nice is good..I've learned to not expect good karma or anything for it,
but it's just the right thing to do...
Submitted by canadia (user info) at 2005-04-27 11:39:26 EDT (#)
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Submitted by wanderingsharps (user info) at 2005-04-26 16:45:43 (#)
Ranking: 2
what's 5 minutes being nice to an old guy in the grand scheme
of your life? .00002% or so.
being nice to the odd is a good thing in life.
if your boyfriend has issues still with this guy, just look at him with a seroius expression
and say "honey, even thought he's definatly the more mature lover, you're way faster than him"
that'll wrattle his feathers.
maybe you should get a biker stalker to keep the boy busy- men need to beat there chest and get jealous, suppusidly. I don't know-don't date them, don't care.
ps- this boyfriend thing may hinder me using you for a greencard, by the way.
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I believe in being nice to people, until they are assholes to me.
ps- Well, in America, you are shit out of luck. I'm actually married (it's been less than a year, I forget to call him my husband still).
Yet, if you want a Canadian passport, maybe I can help you. I'm a dual-citizen... Although, I'm not if getting married to a canadian citizen makes you an citizen too.
That and I'm don't think my husband would want me to get married again.
Submitted by Jeanneee (user info) at 2005-04-27 11:15:13 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Sounds like you got yourself a stalker. I'd get some pepper spray if I were you.
Submitted by Ducky (user info) at 2005-04-27 08:43:32 EDT (#)
Ranking: 1
I've had worse. The only part of this that bugged me is this guy walking past your house and knowing it was yours. I don't even look at addresses when I'm getting ID from people. I'm sure he's harmless though- maybe you remind him of an estranged granddaughter or something.
Submitted by wanderingsharps (user info) at 2005-04-26 16:45:43 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
what's 5 minutes being nice to an old guy in the grand scheme
of your life? .00002% or so.
being nice to the odd is a good thing in life.
if your boyfriend has issues still with this guy, just look at him with a seroius expression
and say "honey, even thought he's definatly the more mature lover, you're way faster than him"
that'll wrattle his feathers.
maybe you should get a biker stalker to keep the boy busy- men need to beat there chest and get jealous, suppusidly. I don't know-don't date them, don't care.
ps- this boyfriend thing may hinder me using you for a greencard, by the way.
Submitted by canadia (user info) at 2005-04-26 16:18:20 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
Submitted by gtz (user info) at 2005-04-26 15:58:36 (#)
Ranking: 0
I'm tired of hearing how every girl thinks a guy is stalking them. Just because a guy is being nice, doesn't mean he's stalking you. If you catch him outside your house, shoot his ass, but until then, make the guy's day and chat with him. Some people just want someone to talk to.
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I don't assume every guy is stalking me. He just made comments about my house and how I get to work. That's all. Geez... He's old and creepy, but I'm not calling the cops or anything.
Submitted by gtz (user info) at 2005-04-26 15:58:36 EDT (#)
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I'm tired of hearing how every girl thinks a guy is stalking them. Just because a guy is being nice, doesn't mean he's stalking you. If you catch him outside your house, shoot his ass, but until then, make the guy's day and chat with him. Some people just want someone to talk to.
Submitted by Brdn_Nkd (user info) at 2005-04-26 15:00:43 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
No Comment
Submitted by Flash (user info) at 2005-04-26 14:56:58 EDT (#)
Ranking: 1
Can't say I've seen 'American Psycho.' But I'll tell you what. If you can spare some change, I'll shave your back.
Submitted by InsoManiac (user info) at 2005-04-26 13:51:57 EDT (#)
Ranking: 1
Good story, till the end. Sounds like you didnt really put it all together yet. Its not just about walking around your house naked, call the fucking cops. That shit aint cool.
Submitted by canadia (user info) at 2005-04-26 13:12:46 EDT (#)
Ranking: 0
nyquiz...just kidding.. I got what you meant. Thanks for the +2, and I will consider talking to him. For now, I go shopping with my boyfriend and he clams right up. So I think I'm safe. Unless he's planning on killing him....
Submitted by canadia (user info) at 2005-04-26 13:04:35 EDT (#)
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Submitted by liquidnyquiz (user info) at 2005-04-26 12:57:45 (#)
Ranking: 2
Well, you should defenetly talk to this person. If you dont, I thought he will stop. Just tell him you feel like he is stalking you.
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What?
Submitted by liquidnyquiz (user info) at 2005-04-26 12:57:45 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Well, you should defenetly talk to this person. If you dont, I thought he will stop. Just tell him you feel like he is stalking you.
Submitted by Adjomak (user info) at 2005-04-26 12:46:37 EDT (#)
Ranking: 1
Interesting, but, meh
Submitted by HadToBeDone (user info) at 2005-04-26 12:43:37 EDT (#)
Ranking: -1
Odd, this READS like a first post....
Submitted by canadia (user info) at 2005-04-26 12:41:06 EDT (#)
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Submitted by c1ndy (user info) at 2005-04-26 12:38:41 (#)
Ranking: 2
cool. wish I had a stalker
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It's not cool it's he old... If he was cute and rich, maybe...
Submitted by Duke_Diggler (user info) at 2005-04-26 12:39:38 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
not bad. that is kinda creepy
Submitted by forensicgirl3 (user info) at 2005-04-26 12:39:08 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Tell your boyfriend that he's now peeped out your house. That is creepy.
Submitted by c1ndy (user info) at 2005-04-26 12:38:41 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
cool. wish I had a stalker
Submitted by knucklesnelson (user info) at 2005-04-26 12:36:54 EDT (#)
Ranking: 1
No Comment
Submitted by Adamdidit2u (user info) at 2005-04-26 12:35:04 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
it's me!
Submitted by Feijuada (user info) at 2005-04-26 12:33:39 EDT (#)
Ranking: -1
I liked One Hour Poto.
I didn't like this.