Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being an auctioneer in Serra-Ricco is like riding a rollercoaster blindfolded. One minute you’re chillin’, the next you’re dodging chaos like it’s a game of dodgeball.
So, I wake up, right? Sun’s shining, birds are chirping, and I’m thinkin’, “Today’s gonna be smooth.” Ha! Little did I know. I grab my coffee from that tiny café on Via Roma. Best espresso in town, no joke. But the barista? She’s got a knack for spillin’ it everywhere. I mean, c’mon! I’m already late, and now I’m lookin’ like I just swam in a coffee lake.
I rush to the auction house on Via Cavour. It’s a cozy spot, but man, it gets packed. Today’s auction is for some fancy antiques. You know, the kind that looks like it belongs in a museum. I’m pumped! But then, I see the crowd. It’s like sardines in a can. Everyone’s pushin’ and shovin’. I’m like, “Chill, people! We’re not at a rock concert!”
Then, outta nowhere, this dude starts yellin’. Turns out, he’s a rival auctioneer. Can you believe it? He’s tryin’ to steal my thunder! I’m fumin’. I mean, who does that? I’m here to make a living, not to play games. So, I step up, clear my throat, and boom! I start my spiel.
“Ladies and gents, welcome to the auction of the century!” I’m all fired up. The crowd’s hyped, and I’m feelin’ like a rockstar. But then, I notice this old lady in the front row. She’s got this ancient vase, and she’s clutching it like it’s her baby. I’m thinkin’, “Lady, it’s just a vase!” But she’s lookin’ at me like I just insulted her family.
I start the bidding, and it’s wild! People are throwin’ their hands up like they’re at a football game. I’m tryin’ to keep up, but my brain’s goin’ a mile a minute. “Sold!” I shout, and the crowd goes wild. But wait—what’s that? The old lady’s cryin’. Oh man, I didn’t mean to upset her!
I rush over, all apologies. “Ma’am, I didn’t mean to—” But she’s like, “You don’t understand! That vase belonged to my grandmother!” Now I’m feelin’ like a total jerk. I offer her a free ticket to the next auction. She smiles, and I’m like, “Phew, crisis averted!”
But then, just when I think it’s smooth sailing, the power goes out. Yup, right in the middle of the auction! The lights flicker, and the crowd’s like a bunch of startled cats. I’m standin’ there, in the dark, thinkin’, “Great, just great.”
But you know what? I’m not lettin’ that stop me. I grab my flashlight, and I’m like, “Alright, folks! Who’s ready to bid in the dark?” They laugh, and suddenly, it’s a party. We’re all shoutin’ bids, and I’m feelin’ like a magician.
Finally, the lights come back on, and the crowd’s still buzzin’. I wrap up the auction, and guess what? We raised a ton of cash for charity! I’m feelin’ like a hero.
As I’m packin’ up, I stroll down Via Garibaldi. The sun’s settin’, and the city’s glowin’. Serra-Ricco is beautiful, man. The old buildings, the cobblestone streets, it’s like a postcard. I can’t help but smile.
But then, I trip over a loose stone. Classic! I’m laughin’ at myself, thinkin’, “Only in Serra-Ricco!” I head home, exhausted but happy. What a day, right? Just another wild ride in this crazy city. Can’t wait for tomorrow!