Cockroaches, the stuff of nightmares for many, have a peculiar way of sending even the bravest souls into a frenzy.
GermainIce, a TikTok user, found herself in the grips of this terror when she stumbled upon a cockroach in the dead of night, alone at home.
Saw a “big black thing” on the floor
In the quietude of her living room, GermainIce was thrust into a nightmare. The sight of a “big black thing” on her floor sent shivers down her spine, and in a moment of panic, she reached for her spectacles.
As her vision cleared, the terror that gripped her heart intensified; it was a cockroach. For someone with a deep-seated fear of bugs, this was a nightmarish scenario.
Her isolation made the situation all the more distressing. There was no one to turn to, no helping hand available to rid her of this unwelcome intruder. In a state of sheer helplessness, GermainIce realized she needed assistance but had nowhere to seek it.
Then, as if a stroke of providence, she remembered her ongoing Foodpanda order, en route to her home.
In a moment of desperation, she decided to send a plea for help to her food delivery rider, Desmond. The time was 3:30 AM, an unconventional hour for assistance.
“can help me catch cockroach”
Desperation drove her to share images of her cockroach nemesis with Desmond, explaining her predicament. She messaged the food delivery rider “hihi can help me catch cockroach, desperate”.
As soon as Desmond arrived at her residence, GermainIce handed him a can of insecticide to tackle the situation.
But Desmond’s response surprised her; he suggested that “tissue can already.” With a sigh of relief, GermainIce watched as the rider bravely faced the cockroach, ultimately banishing it from her home.
Rescued
In the aftermath of this ordeal, GermainIce’s gratitude was immeasurable. She had not only been rescued from the dreaded cockroach but also found herself in the presence of a hero who went beyond the call of duty.
The rider had even went a step further and helped her to throw away her bag of rubbish.
She wished to tip Desmond but was unable to do so through the app, as the delivery was already marked as complete.
Her attempt to find an alternative avenue for expressing her appreciation through Foodpanda’s customer service proved to be in vain.
Despite these obstacles, GermainIce decided to use the power of social media to extend her heartfelt thanks to Desmond, telling him that she was grateful for his help.
Source:@germainice on TikTok