Penalty Points and a Fine

Just realised I am in the wrong lane. Drat. I need to go straight – I shouldn’t be in right turn only. Going round the one-way system will cost me about 15mins. The traffic lights are still red.

Think fast, think fast.

Looking sheepishly at the guy in the lane on my left, I indicate. He smiles and graciously nods. Then he starts gesturing for me to roll down my window so I do.

Him: How are you?
Me: Fine thank you **thinking, this is weird**
Him: Where are you going?
Me: Lewisham (boldfaced lie)
Him: Could you park up for a second? I want to speak with you
Me: Sorry, I can’t. I’m in a bit of a hurry but thanks for letting me go

I zoom off after that, as the lights have changed. But I don’t lose him. He is right on my tail flashing his lights. I’m thinking, “Has this man lost it?” He catches me down the road at another set of lights. Again, he motions for me to roll down my window. I do.

Him: Could you please spare a few minutes? I just want to talk to you. Let’s pull into the petrol station up ahead
Me: I’m really sorry I can’t – I’m going to visit someone in the hospital
Him: Well, I admire you and I want to get to know you
Me: I am engaged. Sorry (more lies)
Him: Oh ok. What’s your name?
Me: [Insert fake name here] (yup, another lie)
Him: That’s a pretty name
Me: Thank you
Him: Can I get your phone number?
Me: No. I have a fiancée. Goodbye

I race off again and run the next red light in an attempt to lose him. As soon as I cleared the lights, I see camera flashes coming at me from every angle. Now, I sit and wait to see whether I am given a fine and some penalty points because of this ish.