The world is a strange place, the reason for people to say this phrase is simple, really.
The world is vast, and unfathomably so, to the point that even simple equilants were beyond the realm of human comprehension.
What's the point of knowing that it would take 1.3 million earths to fill the sun, when you can't understand the scale of how vast the earth is, or even how big of a number a million is? Not to mention that sun was not even considered a grain of sand in the vast universe.
So, by sheer numbers and Chaces, it was not wrong to say that anything, that is not too absurd can happen in this world.
For example, being late for school.
'Why am i philosophical first thing in the morning.'
Nich thought, as he brushed his teeth, while having such profound thoughts.
Nich hurried, got dressed up in his school uniform, took a bread and jam to consider it his breakfast.
While Alice, who's lecture were late, Nich had to hurry.
Sprinting towards the gate, then remembering he forgot the key, and then finally getting the keys and opening the door.
Arduous.
After opening the front door, Nich was about to spirnt towards the gate when he remembered something crucial.
Rather than running straight towards the gate, he took a left turn, and then a left turn again.
Now he was in their backyard, which could be considered a back garden.
He was too cautious to be caught on camera.
'This way is faster as well.'
Not having the time to admire the beauty of the plants and the dew that had accumulated on their leaves in the morning, Nich sprinted towards a corner.
Looking at the wall, which was easily 8 feet tall, Nich took a deep breath.
Then lept in air.
There was nothing special about this jump at first, it was about the same height as your average teenager can jump, but then in air he moved.
Grabbing the sides of the wall, Nich put his shoes towards the smooth wall, then pushed himself upward, and then put his another leg higher than the previous one, af is climbing a tree.
Nimbly, he had managed to climb the wall, now he was at the top of it.
There was a cat, who seemed to be basking in the sunlight, but with sudden intrusion in it's territory, it became vigilant.
Then Nich hung his legs, to soften the fall that was about to come.
*hiss*
The cat hissed at him, which he ignored and jumped.
To his surprise, the fall was fairly soft Nich even thought that he can jump from higher places without much problem.
After regaining his balance, Nich sprinted towards his school.
Of course, even when he is minding his own business there were stares specially dedicated to him, so now that he was sprinting about the number of stares had increased drastically.
"Fuuu"
Nich took a deep breath, now infornt of his school, where he can be assured that he was not too late.
Later than usual, but not really late from the school's standard.
The gazes were still there, but Nich was slightly... Getting used to it.
It was at least not to the point where he would rather wear a paper bag and become a real scarecrow just to avoid thier gazes.
That was what he thought, at least until he opened the door that lead to his classroom.
It was open, as there was no one particularly interested in closing it.
*chatter*
There were many discussions going on, some interesting some trivial, but most of them stopped when Nich entered.
Nich himself was slightly startled, but his face did not show it.
Pausing for a second, he walked towards his desk, acting as if he didn't notice anyone staring at him.
Fortunately after he took a seat, people continued their discussions.
'I will never be late again.'
Nich decided, usually he was early in the class, so there were not many people coming before him, thus sparing him of any un-welcomed attention.
Today he was late, and so most of the people were already here.
"Have you looked at the news"
Nich heard a voice in the bustling atmosphere of the class, which piqued his interest.
"You know that serial killer, the Jacob?, well he was actually a psychotic killer, not only did he like to scare the soul off his victims, but he also erased any bits of proof that can come in handy."
"Not only that, he was a rich business owner, so he manipulated the evidence, due to which the innocent people working under him were accused rather than him."
Nich focused his attention towards the discussion.
"When police actually managed to find enough evidence to take him under custody, he decided to flee."
Another voice, this one belonging to a female said.
"Alas, his house and cars were sized and his passport was frozen so he had no choice but run, scurrying away in hurry."
Nich continued listening, and though there were some stops in their discussion, the general point was this.
When the killer, named jacob ran away, what he was hoping for was to take a hostage, and get out of the city.
But being desperate, he could only move without making any noises.
"So he went to one of the houses, and in the house he happened to go in there were only a pair of brother and sister."
'Hmm'
Nich thought, not really worried about his identity being exposed.
It's not like anyone knows his name, much less know where he lives.
"But the brave big sister managed to save her younger brother, who is thought to be around 12 year of age."
"What?! "
Nich exclaimed.
Mark turned back, and Alisha was also staring at him.
"..."
"..."
"..."
No one asked anything, nor did no one say anything.
Soon Mark returned to staring out of the window, while Alisha focused back on the book she was reading.
The discussion among the group continued, speculating how the 'heroic big sister ' who would be tucked nicely inside her blanket and sleeping right now, had managed to save the '12 year old brother.'
Nich knew the truth of the matter.
It's just that the police did not publicized much information about the case, and Alice had refused to share any information as well.
So, as to make the story which no one really had a clue about, media simply made up a story, more interesting than what could have happened.
Not a new thing, certainly.
"But... Do you think that could have happened?"
One of the voice, which sounded slightly less confident than the one that has been speaking till this point, spoke.
"Of course, it happened! I read it in the newspaper today."
The first voice insisted, with a tone that sounded like 'are you an idiot?'
"Oh.. Ok."
The second voice, which made a point now disappeared, as if not in the mood to talk anymore.
*sigh*
Nich sighed.
World is a vast pace.
And Anything can happen in this vast world.