The lady behind the counter greeted me warmly as I lay down the drycleanable clothes. "Weren't you in here recently?" she said. As her eyes narrowed slightly, she continued quizzically, "Do I know you?"
"I haven't been here in a while, maybe a few months ago," I replied.
Her eyes brightened. "You have a twin, except the other lady has bigger and darker glasses. But her hair is fixed the same way and everything!"
It's not the first time this has happened. Strangers have struck up conversations with me, only to realize a few seconds later that I'm not who they thought I was. I'm a friendly sort, though, who's happy to talk to anyone who doesn't appear to be a weirdo or pervert.
This whole business might explain that lady at church who seems to detest the very sight of me. Seriously, if looks could kill. REALLY. Celestine once witnessed "The Cold Dead Look" of the woman towards me; she was shocked and wide-eyed as she exclaimed "WHAT was THAT?" Now, I'm wondering if she has a feud with my doppelganger.
I visited a new doctor yesterday. She walked into the room, shook my hand, looked at me quizzically, and asked, "Haven't we met before? Don't I know you?"
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I end up seeing people all the time up here that look soo familiar but I realize they look like people from home. It's crazy!
"The Cold Dead Look" lady seems an interesting character.
Are you sure it's your doppelganger that gives her such displeasure? Maybe she doesn't like the reverence shown in your voice/music at Mass? Maybe she doesn't like people who drive fast cars?
TH2: Heh. I am clueless about "CDL" lady, who is a very prominent member of the parish. She doesn't attend the 6 p.m. Mass, but sees me on other occasions. It's gotten so weird that I feel like I should perhaps ask her what's bothering her. Somehow, though, I don't think it would end well.
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