Shit. How does this kind of thing keep happening to me. I’m like a magnet for police and crazies. After class today I decided to take the metro due to the immense Spring heat. As I walked down the stairs, listening to my ipod, I was greeted by some sort of beggar type man. I wasn’t phased as these types hang out in metro stops.
However as I tried to enter the station he blocked my way. I tried to go around and he blocked me again. Finally I just tried to push past him. I was listening to my music full volume so I couldn’t hear anything he was saying. But I’m assuming he wanted my money, my ipod, or just a friend. Whatever he wanted, he was insistent and when I tried to push past him he grabbed my wrist and wouldn’t let go.
I had a moment of panic, it all happened so fast and my mind was going a mile a minute: does he have a knife? should I kick him in the ball sack? Should I scream for help? As I struggled to break free I yelled “Don’t touch me!” in Spanish. An old man and a young Argentine took notice, not doing anything but lending me their support with their awareness. After he realized the attention we were gaining and I proved a worthy opponent he let go and I booked it.
Me and the old man shared a laugh about the crazies and that was it.
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