Billy's First Day

On Billy’s first day of work at the supermarket, he was absolutely ecstatic and wore a smile like a circus clown all afternoon until a tough pudgy man with a black mask sauntered in. Suspiciously, Billy eyed the man as he swept the floor. Billy soon stopped watching the man and began thinking about what a good employee he was while he grinned stupidly. Hearing the sound of a stomach growling, Billy was alerted to the man again, who was sneakily snatching a box of Cocoa Puffs from a shelf and hiding it behind his back. Billy pointed at the man. The man’s stomach growled loudly. When Billy tried to yell, his voice was squeaky as a rubber ducky, and only a gurgle came out. Billy’s happiness and smile were replaced with fear.

Slyly, the robber lied to Billy about how hungry his poor family was and how he had no money to feed them. He spun his story. He embellished it. He deceived. Dabbing at his eyes with his apron, Billy felt sorry for the man and kindly told him that he could take the box of cereal for his family. While Billy wiped his tears away, the robber grabbed two more boxes of cocoa puffs, which he concealed under his shirt. The robber believed he was utterly clever because he had lied so convincingly and had tricked Billy completely. Hurrying out of the supermarket, the robber couldn’t wait to enjoy his delectable Cocoa Puffs since he was famished.

Billy, who was thoroughly confused, wondered why the man had left without a small thank-you. How could he be so ungrateful? Before long, this question was answered when his boss told him that that the man was a well known serial killer and petty thief. Unfortunately, Billy’s first afternoon was his last as he was fired for his stupidity, and his ecstasy vanished when he realized he’d been tricked by the robber.