The Red Shoes

One Sunday morning, I was walking along the busy street of Pasay when I passed by a small Ukay-ukay shoes store at the corner. I admit I am a fan of wag-wag items even on clothes. Aside from being cheap, you are sure that you will not meet someone along the way that has the same item as yours. You are unique. :)

As I enter the shoe store, there were also class A rubber shoes on the side. They were all branded, but as I have said, they are imitations of the original. The shoe rack at the middle is used for ladies shoes with heels, some of them have glitters, sequins, and other elegant details. 

As I turn around, there were also improvised racks at the wall of the store. That Red sneakers caught my attention. I grab the shoes and try to fit it. "Sakto!", I said to myself. I immediately asked the owner the price. The shoes cost 360php. At that time, I was alloting my money for the renovation of the apartment that were about to transfer in. So I decided not to buy the shoes.

I went home thinking of that shoes (not only because it's red, but the style is nice). I fell in love with that Converse shoes. It was the old style with embroidery at the end part. Yes, that Red Converse shoes.

That afternoon, I will be meeting my friend. When we walk along the street I told her about that red shoes. So we decided to visit that store. She also agreed that the shoes is beautiful.

The next day, I asked my younger sister that she must see that red shoes. I was so excited to tell her about the shoes. And she agreed that it looks good. So we decided that on my birthday if the shoes is still there, I will buy it. 

Days passed, and Saturday has come. I was about to go home in Bulacan that day, and tomorrow is my birthday. Excitedly, I went to the store. I rushed into the shoe rack where I saw that red shoes. But unfortunately, it was not there anymore. 

"Kuya, nabili na po yung Red na Converse?"
"Oo, kahapon. Sale na kasi yun eh."

My mood really shifted. My shoulders dropped as if the world has crashed on me. I was late. 

I went out of the store, and started walking. Still thinking positively, I comforted myself its okay. Maybe the shoes is not meant for me. Just as what I said days ago, that if the shoes is still there, it is for me. 

Two days have passed, but until now, Im still thinking of that red shoes. I regretted that I should have buy that the moment I saw it. But now, the shoes is already owned by someone else. I let the chance to have that snappy red shoes. 

Life goes on... There are still other ukay-ukay stores in Pasay. I just have to discover. I believe that one day I can find another pair of red shoes but then, not the same as the red shoes I fell in love with before.

Still, I'm wishing everyone a...

Heaven-nice day! :)