the smile

"why don't you do what you are planning to do?"
i asked the operator.

the operator smiled
and said
"what's the hurry?"

"well, don't you want the money?"
i asked.

the operator again smiled
and said
"what's the hurry?"

the answer was so statesman-like
but the smile wasn't.

"what's that you are hiding behind?"
i asked
leaning to one side.

the operator pressed the alarm button.
his men came in
held me
and dragged me out!