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That fine night was also on its way to be a sleepless one, we were having an exam. Subject was Linear Integrated Circuits, LIC in short. Me Hashim and Midhun a.k.a MR were having it. The whole three of us got assembled in Hashim's house. As we were used to getting backlogs, it didn't put much sense in us. After spending time having fun with others those who didn’t have the exam, when we opened the syllabus, it was too late and a night was left for us to make a quick ride through the topic. MR and me decided to stick on with the nightout and Hash succumbed to sleep( he chose to sleep he would say).

Night went on, we tried several methods to keep the sleep at bay. Half sleeping half studying we were advancing towards a successful night out. But when it was around 4am I knew I couldn’t hold my sleep further and MR was already having a little nap. I wasn’t anywhere near one and a half module mark and sleeping at that time would spoil every little hope that was left. What I could think was to have a hot cup of tea to get away from the sleep. A thattukada near our college used to open so early in the morning, around that time. I woke Mid from his sleep and told him the plan. He agreed.

Hashim used to own an old RX100. The bike with its peculiar sound could bring anyone nearby to full senses even if they are deep in their slumber. We didn't want to wake anyone there. Slowly, without making any sound we took it outside the gate. The key was with me, I gave it to Mid.
Me: Aliya Nee odicho.

He didnt take it
MR: Vendada.

I looked at him for a second to make sure he had fully recovered from his sleep and repeated the demand hoping that this time he would budge.
Me:  Nee thanne odicha mathi.
MR:  Enikku Vayya.

Both of us were reacting as if it was a prestige issue.
I forcefully placed the key in his hand. He looked at me and said
Da Enikku bike odikkan arinju kooda!

I just went blank and it took a while to recover from that.
Me: Ithu nee adyame parayande..enikkum arinju kooda!!

We didn't look at each others face for a few minutes.Slowly without making any sound we moved the bike back to house and walked to the thattukada. While walking we were quite diplomatic in not bringing the topic to our talks.

After this incident I took a pledge to learn bike riding which, like the promises given by politicians, is still a promise.

Comments

  1. UnknownJune 12, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    Hmm..
    So u dnt kno bike riding? Wat a shame..?
    It was not a shame til last march.. After dat it became a shame.. coz I learned riding after dat.. hihi...

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  2. Nom@dJune 12, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    well..as a matter of fact I know bike riding..but lack confidence.

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  3. ~*.dmp.*~June 24, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    hehehe.. paavangal...

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