Let Humanity Prevail

My Uber driver today asked me if he can pick his daughter on the way to accompany till mid-way during my ride to office. With an obvious smile I nodded “ yes ”. After a while he parked his auto near a bus stop. A girl in a magnificent red gown with sparkling white bangles embodied with golden gemstones approached near, carrying an enchanting smile. Looking at her the driver said, “ Sir, she is my daughter. Today is her birthday. ” “ Ohh! Is it!” with an amazement I replied making some space for her to sit. “ Please be comfortable ” I said once she boarded in. “ Thank you, hope I’m not creating any discomfort. ” She replied with an honest voice. “ No, not at all. By the way Happy Birthday! ” solacing her I wished for her big day. “ Thank you. ” She replied and this time her smile was evident enough. For the next 15 minutes I was witnessing the beautiful conversation between a daughter and a father. “Did you have breakfast? Did you drink ample of water? Come home early...

It was a weekend and I was in a local bus travelling to Marina beach, a place that attracts by its name. Luckily, I grabbed a window seat to comfort myself within a couple of minutes journey started. Unlike normal days I decided not to pull out mobile to check if any notifications arrived, later that proved me a blissful choice as I witnessed the most pleasant essence of life. Next to my seat there were a couple sitting of approximate 70 to 80 years of age. The old man who was sitting next to me on window seat had wrinkled skins and weaken body. His calmness was shouting about his sickness. The old woman beside him was as old as the man yet she was active to take care of him. After some moments when conductor came to collect tickets she gave money to take two tickets till their destination. I could not take my eyes off from them as I was witnessing one of the beautiful reality of life. Post some few more moments of travel the old man coughed hard holding his chest tight, I was worri...