I felt weird tonight after accidentally hitting a motorcycle in the parking lot. I felt weird because instead of worrying, I became comfortable and more relaxed after the incident.
This whole day and even the past weeks have been very stressful. Maybe one of the reasons I can't concentrate on driving is that I have to let my husband leave the car with me this morning, since I need to go to the supermarket and shop for groceries. Leaving the car adds extra work since I have to look after it and take care of it.
I successfully took care of the car while returning from the supermarket. My dilemma on the way back is where I will park the car. I didn't find a good spot to park at the market. I was called twice to move the car because I was blocking other cars when they needed to exit.
My mind is preoccupied with so many things, which makes me restless and stressed. The second time I was asked to move the car, the accident happened. The car owner I blocked was an acquaintance. I know he'll stay longer in the parking lot, being a business owner in the marketplace too. I started to move the car backward to give way. I saw an opportunity to park the car in a better position, but there were three motorcycles parked in the space. Still, I thought I could squeeze in and leave enough room. Unfortunately, I miscalculated! Thankfully, I didn't hit the motorcycle hard.
The car owner I chose to give way helped me lift the motorcycle. The front cover was broken, so I know I have a responsibility to the motorcycle owner. I waited in the parking lot to meet the owner. I saw a man approaching the motorcycle, then he started to inspect it. I asked him if he was the owner, and he said yes. Then, I began to explain what happened. In the end, I have to pay for the damage, which was clear to me from the very beginning. We settled for 500 PHP. I could have immediately replaced the broken part if it had happened a bit earlier because there are suppliers near our place.
The motorcycle owner was thankful that I willingly admitted my fault and waited for him. He knows others would immediately leave and disregard the incident. Before he left, he promised to return the change if he could find a cheaper replacement. He is a security guard working in Tagaytay and has a child in college studying at Batangas State University. They usually meet somewhere in the market, which is why he was here in the city.
I don't know why I remained calm when I hit the motorcycle until we were able to reach our agreement. That incident could have caused more worries and stress, but instead, it made me feel the opposite. I am thankful that it was only a minor accident with no loss of life involved. I could have been in a bigger accident if I had been driving recklessly. I am also grateful that someone was there to mediate and handle the incident appropriately.
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