“I need some space!” I declared, my emotions a whirlwind of anger and confusion. A disagreement with my mother over my math test results had led to a denial of my much-desired Nintendo Switch. Seeking solace, I trudged towards the arcade, my sanctuary during troubled times.
Upon arrival, the familiar cacophony of the arcade washed over me. I hastily exchanged a ten-dollar note for tokens and made a beeline for the racing car game. Despite the surrounding noise, the echo of the quarrel with my mother persisted, casting a shadow over my enjoyment of the game.
Once my game ended, I aimlessly wandered around the arcade. Suddenly, my eyes landed on a Nintendo Switch display set, unattended on a shelf near the counter. It was the very object of my desire. I scanned the arcade surreptitiously. The staff were preoccupied, there were no CCTV cameras in sight, and no security guards nearby.
A battle waged within me. “Should I take it? I could finally beat John at Super Mario. But if I don't, I'll continue to lose,” I mused. Eventually, I succumbed to temptation and swiftly stashed the Nintendo Switch into my bag. A staff member, noticing my suspicious behaviour, approached me and demanded I return the Switch. I stubbornly refused, and he walked away. I checked the time and realised I needed to head home for homework.
As I attempted to leave the arcade, two security guards intercepted me, escorting me to the management office. Panic set in as I realised the staff member had alerted security. In the office, my anxiety peaked as one of the guards called my mother. Before I knew it, she was there, her anger palpable. I reluctantly handed over the Nintendo Switch to the manager, who sternly reprimanded me. I vowed never to repeat such a mistake.
On the way home, my mother revealed that I had actually done well on my math test, falling just short of an A. She promised to buy me the Nintendo Switch, provided I never repeated such a mistake. I nodded in agreement.
This experience taught me a valuable lesson: shoplifting is a crime, and I will never repeat it.
