Desperate Appeal: Johnny's Absence! (1/2)
In the bustling world of London, two men, an atheist courier and a religious shooting enthusiast, crossed paths in 1997. The courier, our narrator, recalls meeting Johnny, a man he describes as "posh totty," implying Johnny was well-off and well-educated, having lived in West London, attended public school, and graduated from university.
Johnny was married to his childhood sweetheart, who was pregnant with their first child. Meanwhile, the narrator had started seeing a girl from work, but his life was about to take a different turn.
Their shared interest in socialising over a beer brought them closer. As the narrator embarked on starting his own Courier company in 2002, he sought Johnny as an equal partner. However, Johnny declined due to family commitments and his risk-averse nature.
At the Courier company, mornings were spent tracking and tracing parcels already in the system, while afternoons were dedicated to new arrivals. Johnny handled UK deliveries, while the narrator took care of Internationals. There was a lull in the operation between 12 and 3 PM, leaving a few hours for relaxation.
Johnny, apart from his work, had a diverse hobbyist interest in motor sports (Formula One) and shooting. He was a member of a local gun club and the prestigious Hubertus Dörsdorf shooting club, where he was successful in the shooting disciplines of clay and target shooting. In fact, he was known for consistently hitting the bullseye in a target shooting competition.
While Johnny was religious, attending church regularly, the narrator was an atheist. Despite their contrasting beliefs, their friendship continued to flourish. They would meet monthly for beers and catch up, a tradition that continued even after the narrator left the Courier company after a year to work for a bigger company with better prospects.
Johnny's wife became a director at her company, and he had a son, buying a house in Surrey. The narrator's divorce was finalised, making him a single man. Yet, their friendship remained unchanged.
Years passed, and the narrator describes Johnny as a "good man" who was "skilled, hardworking, and dedicated." Despite their different paths, their shared beer and stories remained a constant in their lives. A testament to the power of friendship that transcends differences.
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