Something I got a good scolding for...

Had an adventure of sorts yesterday... well, it is better to narrate the incident and let others decide on whether it was an adventure or a misadventure!



Debu and I went to Mainland China yesterday for dinner with a close friend, whom I met quite after a long time. Food was superb, ambiance was great and company was the best. As it happens, we lost track of time... ok, ok, I lost track of time. When we finally decided to leave, it was around 10.30 pm.

Nothing was available, and the rains made matters worse. I got an auto to Tollygunje phari and thought I would get another from there. No such luck! Finally, I got a bus to Behala, which broke down a few stops away. It was almost 11.00 pm by then, and nothing was available. I was quite scared to death by then.

Suddenly, a man on a bike stopped and called out to me... he said 'apni eto raat'e ekhane dariye achen keno? apnar ki kono problem hoyeche? ami police'er lok' (Why are you standing at this unearthly hour? Are you in some sort of problem? Do you need help? Do not be afraid, I am a policeman). I was quite apprehensive when he offered to take me to Taratala.

Taratala was just a few seconds from the spot where I was stranded, and I took my chance. He kept assuring me that he was a policeman, and there was no reason to panic. I got safely to Taratala, from where I got an auto to home. Perhaps it was a risk, but it was the only option I had at that point.

I didn't thank him enough for what he did, I do not even know his name but he was the one who helped a stranded girl, and all on his own. I know it was a foolish decision, but it was an act of faith, and I am happy that my faith overcame my fear.

I just wish every police man was like him - sure would make Kolkata the safest city in the world!