Thursday, January 7, 2010

This gives me hope.

I was standing holding a railing in the bus. Evening. It was crowded. I could smell the old lady's hair oil. ugh. I wrinkled my nose and rummaged in the cavernous depths of my bag to find my wallet and buy a ticket.
Tired and wanting to get home I proceeded to stare out of the window. A few minutes later, someone taps on my shoulder. I turn around to see a man pointing at an empty seat. I nod and sit down. I sit still, bag clutched to my chest. Looking straight ahead.
Why did he do that? *my cynical mind*
Refusing to belive that strangers can be nice too.

I got off at my stop, feeling stupid for not thanking him.

2 comments:

  1. It happens in Delhi all the time. There may be 'lechy' asses but there are decent guys who make it a point to get all women seats :)

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  2. Oh? Nice to know :)
    Another reason to come back there!

    This was the first time anyone was nice to me on the bus, normally its just sticky,sweaty,smelly..ugh.

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