YE 'S' - 10

21st July,2011

Venue: World cup final, Mumbai
We needed 6 runs to win the world cup and last down.1ball remaining and 6 runs needed. I came out in the middle. The whole stadium was impregnated with tension. Malinga was bowling the last bowl of the match. Malinga had a fire in his eyes. I was lil scared but was having full confidence in myself. Malinga threw the ball. I came lil forward and hit the ball high in the air. There was a fielder in the boundary, but the ball left him way behind. It’s a six. I couldn’t believe myself that I did it and won the cup for the country. Everyone ran towards me and lifted me with lots of applauds and accolades. I felt very proud of myself.

Venue: Rock-show, Bangalore
I was playing a guitar in a rock show. Girls have become crazy about me, shouting my name “Murthy, I Love You” and fighting with the security personnel to come on the stage to give me a hug or probably a kiss (heights of optimism).

Venue: Secunderabad Railway station
I was in Chennai express leaving to Chennai. I stood near the door of the coach and saw everyone waving their hands to their loved ones as the train leaves the station slowly. Suddenly, what I see is a beautiful girl in black jeans and pink top with her hair fully open, running to catch the train and shouting “ MUUUUURRRRTTTTHHHHHYYYY”. “Did she… did she just shout my name?”asked to my fellow passenger . Adding to my joy she was running to get into my coach. This reminded me of SRK and Kajol in DDLJ. Without any further delay, I leaned forward to provide her a helping hand. I got hold of her hand and pulled her in. She said “Thanks” and we were happily smiling ever after.

“Murthybabu come n take arti and prasadam”. It was my grandma.

I was in Hyderabad to attend one of the bhajans organized by my grand- parents for something I have no idea of what. And yeah, this is what I do... “Day- Dreaming” whenever I am made to attend any of the religious stuff and trust me, I am very good at it. And btw these are my dreams which I am waiting to happen actually except the 1st one which is impossible at this stage.

My train was at 5P.M back to Chennai. It’s been a really boring two days in Hyderabad.

I reached station at around 4.30. My train was standing on platform. I went near my coach and saw the chart (the first thing I do before boarding a train). To my disappointment there were no girls of my age in my bogie. All were either way older or oldest. I don’t understand why it always happens with me. I always share my compartment with oldest of aunties, snoring uncles and wailing infants. Yes , all the time.

The train journey was smooth and boring till 1.30 A.M.
At around 1.30 AM, I felt very thirsty. The train stopped in a station named ‘Kavali’ near Nellore.

I got down to buy a bottle of water. Quenched my thirst and came back only to find out that the door of my coach was locked from inside.
I tried to open it but in vain. There was no one around. Everyone was asleep. I ran to the other coach which was also locked.

‘WTF, screwed’ I thought.

I was shuttling between the bogies. Ran from S-10 to S-2 in a hope that at least one of these bogie’s door would be open but to my dismay none were open.

I started to panic now as the train was given signal to move. My luggage was in there.
I ran in search of general bogie. It was in the other end of the train. I didn’t know what to do… I was also searching for emergency windows so that at least I can try getting in and face the consequences later on. I gave up my efforts and decided to catch up the next train or something. I was literally cursing the guy who closed the door of my bogie from inside.

The train started to move. Then suddenly in S-8, I saw a police-man doing his night patrolling I guess. I shouted out to him. Explained him whatever I could while running and literally begged him to open the door. He was lil reluctant in the starting but then I guess, he saw my cute and innocent face (that’s what Girls say :)) and opened it. The train was catching its’ pace. Finally, He opened it. I was running and somehow got into the train.

I thanked him. Explained him properly. And finally came back to my compartment. Was fully exhausted mentally and physically. I thought I could never make it but by God’s grace I did.

‘Never ever, I would get down at midnight again’ I thought.

After that incident I woke up at around 6AM only to find out that the train halted in a station named ‘Ponneri’ for more than an hour. It seems a goods train got derailed. So, all trains were stopped. I was waiting near the door; (yes u heard it right, again near the door of S-10)

There were talks going around that it will take another 2-3hrs for the trains to get clearance. I was waiting near the door. It was 7 AM then. Suddenly, out of nowhere one hand was approaching an area of mine (on which only I had access to) from behind. I made a quick move and protected myself. I looked around to find out 2 eunuchs.
Honestly, I am very scared of them.

They were asking for money.

I replied I don’t have any “bhaiya” (stammering).

They were like “bhaiya kisko bola re” ( whom are you calling brother) in their typical inflection and were coming near me.

I told them Sorry and gave them 50 bucks. Thank God they left. I had a sign of relief after that. Seriously I tell you, now days, guys are also not safe. We can’t even travel alone in trains. God bless us. 

And yes, it also happened near that S-10 coach door. (I guess there was some kinda last birth connection between us) 

I was losing my patience. Then I decided to catch a bus and go. So, I took my luggage and got off the train.

I came out and caught a bus to Chennai which was worse than train journey.

As there was huge rush, I could not get a seat. That’s ok. Standing is not a problem. I can do that.

But standing in the same place and in the same posture, not even having space to even lift my hand and scratch my head, is something u should imagine.

Yes, I did come like that. Imagine my plight there. On top of it, sweat odor from everywhere. Was feeling suffocated. But there was no other option.

I stood like that for 3 and half hours . Finally, I made it Chennai somehow.

I called up my boss and took leave. Rested the whole day.
The first thing I did was to take shower for around 1hr.

This was the worst journey of my life. Never even dreamt of like that in my wildest of dreams.

God Bless me!!

P.S: -
1) it’s been a long time since I posted anything.

2) had nothing substantial to write, so wrote something . kindly bear with me and yeah, don’t forget to leave the comment. A good comment is appreciated even though u didn’t like it…. Hehe..

3) And yeah, always carry your deodorant or perfume wherever u go. U never know when u might need it.  :)