The rumours are running thick right now, and what is a little village without rumours? As the town blossoms and swells with development and new builds all over the place, there must also be an increase in business and services.
The best-kept and worst-kept secret in the village has to be the building next to the petrol station, but this is what we got a few days ago.
“So, do you know what is going to come up here, next to the KFC?”
“Ja, I know, but I’m not really allowed to talk about it.”
“Ok, but ignore that. I’m not a journalist or something. Is it a food store? Like a grocery store or something else?”
“It’s a convenience store. A petrol station convenience store.”
“Ah, ok. Got it. But it’s quite a big space for a convenience store.?
“And a coffee shop.”
“What sort of coffee shop?”
“I don’t know. Maybe a Mug? And a bottle store.”
“No way! A bottle store? That’s pretty funny.”
“Ja. There are already two in town, but apparently, that’s not enough.”
(laughter)
Around the back
“Where’s it going to be?”
“Around the back.”
“And parking?”
“Around the back. Plenty of parking there for a bottle store.”
“And parking for the other stores?”
“Plenty of parking around here. They are going to open up a few more bays over here and over there.”
“Are you worried about a bottle store here?”
New Bottle Stores
“No, not at all. Why? We have one here already, just down the road. Why would this one make a difference? If people want to buy dops, they will buy them. I heard there is even another bottle store coming to town. Way down the other side.”
“No, that can’t be true.”
“Down there by the fire station.”
“No. I don’t think they can do that?”
“Why not? And a Wimpy.”
(much laughter)
“Now you’re talking kak.”
“Ja, Only joking. Not Wimpy. It’s a Steers.”
(more laughter)
Actually, I don’t know anymore. This place has got so many mense now. They probably want another little bottle store down there.”
“True that. When will it end? Do you know why this light is flashing on my dash?”
“It means your car needs a service, my bru. Do you want a receipt?”
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Read more: Wildside Times Magazine Issue 9 Incoming
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