"What? Hitch a ride? Are you saying that you did not plan your trip back home in advance? Do you know long it takes to reach home? Four and a half hours! And you did not buy any bus tickets in advance? Wow!"
Ya ya... I know. I should have bought a ticket. But... hey! Seems like when I take chances, luck is always on my side. So of course, I just took the risk. On Friday, I just took the taxi to the bus stop nearest to the highway, and buy a ticket on the spot.
But... All the tickets were sold out by the time I reached the ticket booths. I almost cried out. Carrying two bags on my shoulders, with double buns and books, I wandered around the bus stop aimlessly. Wondering if I should wait at the bus heading towards my hometown, eyeing the driver with my puppy look eyes... hoping that he'd allow me to board the bus, and find a seat somehow. Wishing desperately that somebody out there would cancel his or her trip back suddenly, came late and missed it, or had an emergency that had to be attended immediately. Walking back and forth, thinking , 'Should I?' or 'Should I not?'... 'Should I?' or 'Should I not?'...
Just as I began to lose hope, and as soon as I took a step to head towards the taxi station to head back towards the city, these tough looking ticket sellers beckon me to them, calling out, "Hey! We've got a ticket! You want a ride?!"
Wow! Unbelievable! Of course! I nodded eagerly. Ran towards them, chucked the cash in their hands, and flew towards the bus. Yes! Shouted for joy (silently)...
Next time, I will leave early and get a ticket one week in advance, in future. Though lady luck is on my side, I should not take it for granted.
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