In my line of work the stakes are high and there’s no room for error. A state of readiness, a heightened perception and constant awareness must be maintained at all times.
Some of you shake your heads and think, “How do you do it, Dan?”
Well, there are many details that cannot be divulged, for obvious reasons, but I can say this: years of intense training coupled with that factor for which there is no replacement—firsthand experience in the field—have honed my skills to a razor sharp edge.
That’s why I knew immediately that I was under surveillance.
Oh, there’s always an attempt to keep the surveillance covert, of course. But, by now, I can see it and perceive it as if I have eyes in the back of my head. It’s almost as if I have a sixth sense. They were watching. Over the years, technological advancement had meant that video cameras were omnipresent. Now, frankly, it seemed as if…they were always watching.
I would have to move quickly. That’s okay, I’m quite accustomed to moving quickly. (Especially since I’ve been drinking eight glasses of water every day.)
I turned down the aisle and reached out with a cat-like move that would be imperceptible to the untrained, naked eye. Time was running out.
I moved to the counter, laid down my purchase, and handed the cashier the exact amount in cash—paying with credit takes too long. I was now in full view of the Walgreen’s security cameras, but I was out the door before the money was even placed in the cash register.
I’ll tell you, it’s not easy buying a Kit Kat bar when you’re on a diet.
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