A Free Fare for an Accidental Free Slap

A few months ago, I was accidentally slapped in the right side of my face by a lady pedestrian along San Carlos or P. del Rosarion St. in Cebu City Philippines.  It is normal here in Philippines that the mode of transportation is through a jeep ride if within the city route.  As I await the usual 17B or 17D route jeepney ride in going to the place of my work in Lahug IT Park, an unknown lady raised her left arm on an approaching jeepney without realizing that I was at her side.  That incident resulted to an accidental slap on my face.  I have an impulse to to slap her too after that one but I did not.  (I maybe not watchful too...)  

I said to the lady that next time she better watch out before extending her arms so not to cause the same  experience to another person.  She did not replied but I said to her in a plain Cebuano language.  That accidental slap was only a mild pain but who is a normal person in this earth wants a slap in the face considering we really value our face even though it is not as precious as any reigning queens or princesses.  Considering her hands are not that miniature, the slap still caused some burning sensations.  

As we rode the same jeepney going to IT Park, I was seated at the other opposite end.  I hated her for what she did.  Even though seated already in the jeepny I was still experiencing some hatred or whatever.  But hey, she did not mean it.  It was just only an accidental slap.

When the lady alighted the jeepney at JY Square she told the driver that her fare is for two.  I wondered why since she was alone.  She immediately told me that my fare was already paid by her.  I was astonished.  I was doubtful if I have to thank her or what.  The cause of the free fare was the accidental slap on my face.  That was not bad after all.  I just stared at her when she walked along JY Square with an open mouth gaping for what to say.  I may said some bad words or comment to her after the incident but somehow she was still nice in paying back with a free fare.  Whoever was that lady she was doing the right way.  I feel not bad about the accidental slap as I arrived at my destination route in IT Park.   

Thanks for the free fare lady!