Trip to home

Karan found himself in the company of his friend Sukh, sharing a moment of camaraderie. Wondering why Sukh was present, Karan was met with the heartfelt response that he couldn't be without his friend. A lighthearted conversation ensued, with Karan predicting their impending failure in the semester, and Sukh expressing a similar concern, leading to shared laughter.

After a brief wait, they boarded the bus, habitually taking the far back seat. During the journey, Sukh inquired about Karan's third class, to which he revealed his dislike for a particular teacher and the day's accumulated humiliation. Sympathizing with his friend, Sukh understood the sentiment.

As the bus reached their destination after 30 minutes, the two friends, residing in different villages, embarked on separate paths home. Since Karan's village lacked a bus stop, he would alight at Sukh's village, the closest stop to his own. Sukh generously offered a ride on his father's bike, but Karan declined, choosing not to burden Sukh and opting for the regular means of transport available.

Setting plans to meet again the next day, they bid each other farewell. Karan, with a 2 km journey to his village, began walking under the scorching sun. Laden with a bag, the oppressive heat made the trek challenging. A passing biker triggered an internal struggle for Karan, debating whether to request a lift or not. Despite his silent plea, the biker rode past, leaving Karan contemplating the complexities of human interactions.

After a seemingly endless wait, another individual, Binder, hailing from Karan's village, offered him a ride. Gratefully accepting, Karan thanked Binder for the kind gesture. Binder acknowledged the indifference of the world, expressing a shared understanding of life's challenges as they rode together towards Karan's home.

Finally arriving home , Karan reflected on the day's events, appreciating the genuine kindness of Binder amid the indifference of others. The contrasting encounters served as a poignant reminder of the unpredictable nature of human interactions and the warmth found in unexpected places.