Fear struck 12, as I stated walking down the lane.

It was 12’o clock midnight. The office day was not as usual,a hectic one. It was sober yet troublesome. The disrupt between the CEO and bank analyst of our company over a client, proposed a resignation. However, the conflict didn’t disgusted me but the cancellation of the trip to Germany. The entire made up mind of packing, travelling, and knowledgeable experience was blown out. Has it been a conflict between employers, it would’ve not led to such a blunder, perhaps, it was a part of journey from office to home.

While i stepped out of glass-ceiling, the sky was caught up in dark clouds, for the fact, i was unable to find taxi. Untill 12:20am when a cab driver stopped the cab in front of me , enquiring where i adhere to land about? It sounded notorious to me at a glance, obviously you can’t ignore a female gut instinct during alone- night. All dreary thoughts muggle over my mind but i held all the grudges and said,” Bhaiya, Dhampur Chowk, how much will you charge?” In response he said,” Meter ke hisaab se madam!”

I wouldn’t have minded considering the rates of the ride, but unfortunately i was carrying Rs. 200 with me as i forgot to bring wallet. As he drove few kilometers ahead, i made to stop the car. I wasn’t carrying enough money for my destination. He asked me that we’ve not reach Dhampur yet, but i started walking through the nearby lane.

Horror shook me. Fear of rape, murder, cat-called, drunk men, all shivered my body up and mind too. Suddenly, after 10 minutes, bright flash entered my eyes . My nerves choked and body started profuse perspiring, and i saw it was the same cab driver. I began to shiver, but i wasn’t out of my mind.

He told me to sit and not to be scared, he knew that i wasn’t carrying the expenses of my ride. Out of generosity, he drove me home safely, being satisfied from his words.

That night i realised not everyone you fear is disguises murderer/rapist. This world is might full of terrors but few people are there who know how to perform their duties and ensure someone’s safety.

Salute to all those!

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