IDEA - 8-27-2020
by
Patrick Ryan
1,624 Words
Jeremy has been inundated with advice, "live your best life," "live your truth," "live every day as if it were your last." He's been to all the gurus, shrinks, medicine men, and spiritual tour guides, nothing has diminished the feeling that he's not living his life, he's living the life of a guy named Jeremy. He doesn't remember his childhood; he can't even imagine his parents who have passed away, and he doesn't have any siblings. He works as a graveyard janitor at the hospital. Still, he doesn't remember applying for a job, and most notably, he couldn't pick his face out of a line-up. In his dingy, cramped apartment, he saw Mitch Kramer, a tech billionaire on television, and he was convinced that is who he is supposed to be. Determined to get to this guy, he tries to get a meeting, but he can't, he tries to get into his million-dollar compound but is stifled. Finally, he sees that Mitch is speaking at a tech conference. This is his chance to challenge the impostor once and for all. Jeremy makes his way into the VIP space at the conference and joins a party that will get one-on-one with Mitch. As he waits, he starts asking himself, "What am I going to say?" "Am I delirious?" "Is this a psychotic break?" The doors open, and the group heads into the room, sitting across from a conference table larger than his apartment. Their eyes meet, he recognizes Jeremy, Mitch whispers something to security. Two men approach Jeremy, and he runs, more convinced than ever, that's his body, his identity, and his billionaire lifestyle.
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