Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a bodyguard in Budapest’s XV. kerület is like a rollercoaster ride, but without the safety bar. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s blazin’, birds chirpin’, and I’m thinkin’, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.
First off, I’m cruisin’ down the streets, like Kossuth Lajos utca, and I’m already feelin’ the vibe. The smell of lángos wafting through the air, and I’m like, “Dude, I need that in my life.” But no time for snacks, gotta keep my eyes peeled. My client, some big-shot politician, is in town, and I gotta make sure he doesn’t get mobbed by fans or worse, protesters.
So, we hit up a café on Rákos-patak utca. I’m sittin’ there, tryin’ to look all tough, but inside, I’m just a big ol’ softie. I mean, who wouldn’t wanna just chill with a coffee and watch the world go by? But nah, I’m on high alert. Suddenly, I spot a group of rowdy teens. They’re laughin’, shoutin’, and I’m thinkin’, “Great, just what I need.”
Outta nowhere, one of ‘em trips and spills his drink all over my client. I’m like, “Oh hell no!” I jump up, ready to throw down, but the kid’s all apologies. I mean, c’mon, it’s just a drink, right? But my client? He’s fuming. I can see the steam comin’ outta his ears. I’m tryin’ to calm him down, but he’s not havin’ it.
Then, we head over to the local market on Károlyi Mihály utca. It’s packed, like sardines in a can. I’m dodgin’ people left and right, and I swear, if one more person bumps into me, I’m gonna lose it. But then, I see this old lady selling fresh paprika. I can’t help but smile. She’s got this energy, ya know?
I grab a couple of peppers, and she’s like, “For you, my friend, special price!” I’m thinkin’, “Aww, she’s sweet.” But then, my phone buzzes. It’s my boss, and he’s like, “Where are you?!” I’m like, “Dude, chill, I’m at the market!” But he’s all stressed, and I can feel my heart racing.
Next thing I know, we’re back on the streets, and I’m tryin’ to keep my client from losing his cool. We hit up the park by the Rákos stream, and I’m thinkin’, “Finally, some peace.” But nope! A protest breaks out! People are shoutin’, waving signs, and I’m like, “This is not good.”
I’m pushin’ through the crowd, tryin’ to keep my client safe. My heart’s poundin’, and I’m feelin’ the adrenaline kick in. I’m like, “This is it, man. This is what I signed up for.” But then, I see a kid with a balloon, and I can’t help but chuckle. Like, how does a balloon fit into this chaos?
Finally, we make it to the car, and I’m like, “Phew, that was intense.” But my client’s still fuming. I’m tryin’ to lighten the mood, crack a joke, but he’s not havin’ it. I’m thinkin’, “Dude, it’s just a day in XV. kerület. Chill out!”
As we drive through the streets, I can’t help but appreciate the beauty of this place. The old buildings, the vibe, the people. It’s chaotic, but it’s home. I’m exhausted, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
So, yeah, that was my day. Full of surprises, a bit of anger, and a whole lotta paprika. Just another day in the life of a bodyguard in Budapest’s XV. kerület. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!