Touch of innocence in local trains

Travelling in a local train is no child’s play. It’s more of a war, for most of them. Too many strangers, fights, abuses but there is an equally beautiful side to this journey. You make friends, you laugh, some strangers acts like Angels and at times someone rubs of their positive energies. Similarly I encountered a very heart touching moment today J :-*

When it comes to travelling am a pakka Mumbaikar, I just love local trains. I completely enjoy the hustle-bustle, the chaos while commuting but at the same time I am very clear, I can’t travel aggressively. In the last few months I have been privileged to travel smoothly in the locals making my journey easy but relatively dull. But from past few days my experience is completely different.

From last one week I am boarding few overly crowded trains where at the end of the journey I feel extremely exhausted. Just like previous Saturday, even today after my lectures got over I boarded a train which was jam packed. Before getting in I was little hesitant yet I gathered the courage to get in, as I thought even the other trains will be equally filled. Somehow I pushed myself little inside and still wasn’t too happy with my decision of boarding this particular train. Too many women and girls were struggling to get in and out of the so called life-line of Mumbai. Some were screaming, few were cribbing and few others were helpful and exchanged warm smiles and words.

I was settling down little bit and had reached almost half way and I saw a young girl, must be hardly 18-19, with tears rolling down her cheeks. I got a little worried... I thought either she is sick or by mistake got hit by someone in the train. She came exactly next to me so asked her, “Hey what’s wrong?” very naively she replied, “It’s so crowded. I am too scared. Which side is Mulund?” She continued sobbing (:-D) And I went... Awwww. She is sooo cute and innocent.

I tried to guide her, helped her and in my own way did my level best to console her. There was one more young girl who was about to get down at same station. Even she was equally sweet and was more than willing to help this poor fellow. By this time even the cute girl had mellowed down and was little relaxed. Few minutes passed by, she went little ahead. Now I was unable to see her. Just before her destination arrived, I thought of having a look of her. And between the crowd of all those heads, hairs and bags I managed to see her. Luckily at the same time even she looked at me (sorry, this may sound little filmy and romantic, but it’s not like that) and gave me a pleasant smile and said, “Thank you”. We kind of bid good bye to each other and she got down. I didn’t see her getting off but I hope she reached her home safely.

After sometime, this entire situation flashed in front of my eyes and this time I had tears in my eyes. No I was not sad, rather was touched by the innocence and delicacy of the pretty young girl. Somewhere I was able to see a part of me in her. But am so proud of myself, I never cried because the trains were over crowded. (I deserve a pat on my back :-P :-D). But this vulnerable girl did, and I liked her for the same reason.

I am so very happy to meet such a pure and sweet soul. Got rubbed off by her purity and innocence. Muuaaaah sweetie pie... hope you stay like this always. God bless you sweetheart J

P.S- Had posted this on 9th August, 2014. Due to few errors posting it again :)