Pinky Rocko

After walking nearly a mile in wildly humid weather and navigating through exhaustive traffic, I was keen to reach my destination and relax with a cup of coffee before my Thai tutor berate me for not studying, again. This was the conversation I overheard while sipping my coffee.

Intro: Male in mid forties, semi balding, quite articulate, and was moving his hands about as he was talking, an obvious American trait. Female in mid forties, long hair, broken English, Thai national, and was quiet most of the time. This was what transpired.

Lets call them Bob and Pai.

Bob: I went through my last relationship and I gave her everything she wanted. I was devoted to her, provided her with adoration and attention. It didn’t work out. I don’t want a woman like that anymore. I’m here for 19 days and I want to meet someone and there’s a real potential that if it works out, she could be on her way to America. You know anyone like this I can meet?

Pai: I have a friend. She speaks English.

Bob: (He moves in closer to Pai.) You do??? How old is she? Does she have any kids? Does she speak English? What is she like? So she’s your friend?

Pai: Yes.

Bob: I’m here to have eye surgery, probably happen in a few days and I’m meeting with the doctors to talk about it. I have this eye problem. Your friend lives nearby? Does she live near you? Is she like you? She doesn’t have kids?

Pai: She no live close. She live other side. No kids.

Bob: Well, I’ve only been here a few days but I talked to an attorney here about starting a business and all, it’s possible that this could be a long term thing. You friend could be on her way to the States. Do you have her phone number? Does she have a cell phone? How about if you call her? I want to meet her and get to know her before taking it too seriously. I could do business here. If not, I hear that Thai Air has a great flying program so flights between Bangkok and New York are reasonable. I could come back and forth until I start my business. I’m tired of women that are not responsive to what I need. I don’t like women that take so much from you and give you nothing back. Your friend been married before? Does she have kids? Does she have a cell phone?

Pai: No, no kids.

Bob: How old is she? I don’t mind. Maybe I should take you to the Metropolis bar.

Pai: Where is that place, Metropolis?

Bob: It’s my hotel. They have a great bar there. You would like it. You can invite your friend so we can meet there. I only have 19 days before I leave and you have her cell number? I want to meet her. You know the Metropolis hotel?

Pai: I ask her. I have to go now, appointment soon. We talk again.

Bob: Ok. I walk you out. You will arrange meeting? I go with you.

THE END