So, the man looks around, spots a bike parked nearby, and sees his golden opportunity. The bike's owner is nowhere to be seen, and well, he really needs that petrol. He quickly goes about his mission: he siphons off some petrol from the other bike, carefully ensures he doesn't spill a drop, and fills up his own bike. Mission accomplished!
But here’s where it gets interesting. As he’s about to zip off, he doesn’t just drive away like a typical thief. Oh no! Instead, he pulls out a piece of paper, writes a note of apology, and leaves it on the bike he just stole from. In big, bold letters, the note read: “Sorry! Ran out of petrol and had to borrow some. Here’s my number in case you want to reach out. Hope you understand. – The Kind Thief”
Now, let’s pause here for a second. Can you imagine the look on the bike owner’s face when they find this note? You go to your bike, ready to take off, and instead of realizing your petrol is gone and getting mad at the world, you find a note from the person who took it—apologizing for the whole thing and leaving you a number in case you want to chat about it! That’s some next-level politeness right there.
And that’s not all. The man even left his number! Not only did he steal the petrol, but he also gave the owner a chance to confront him directly if they wanted. I mean, if this isn’t a plot twist from an alternate universe where criminals are courteous, I don’t know what is.
What’s even funnier is that the thief, in his apology, mentions how he "borrowed" the petrol, which is the most polite way to describe theft that I’ve ever heard. Imagine if all thieves did this—taking a little something and then leaving a sweet note, like, “Sorry, couldn’t resist. I’ll pay you back with interest... Maybe some chocolates next time?” Honestly, the world would be a much more interesting place.
The owner of the bike could have been furious, but with a note like that, it’s hard to stay mad for too long. I’m sure the bike owner was left wondering, “Do I call this number? Should I thank him for his honesty? Should I give him a medal for ‘Kindness in Theft’?”
To wrap it all up, The Thief with a Heart of Gold might not have followed the law, but he certainly followed the law of kindness. And maybe, just maybe, he was onto something. Next time, if you run out of petrol, maybe think about leaving a note and a number. After all, you never know—someone might actually appreciate the gesture!
So, to all the thieves out there: if you’re going to take something, maybe do it with a little grace and courtesy. Who knows, you might just become the world’s first “kind-hearted” thief, spreading positivity one stolen petrol tank at a time!