Detour tales

In the past week, something really silly happened with me. The reasonable "me" (R) and stubborn kid "me" (S) got themselves involved in a real tough duel.

R (half an hour before an evening class): Get up and move. 

S (as usual): But do we really have to go ? I read the chapter with you, its not rocket science. Lets skip it and watch some crazy movie.

R (as usual, trying to put reason everywhere): But its our (MY) new semester resolution, not to miss classes!! Now don't be so loose with yourself.

S: I did not forget your stupid resolution. That's why I studied with you!

R (not even pretending to listen): I am checking the weather. Damn! It's going to be windy. You better take that extra pair of gloves. And if you don't, then don't complain about your freezing knuckles later!!

S (puppy face at its best): But do you really think its worth it ? I mean we will be all alone while coming back, late in the night. Dude please, let's skip it.

R: Bah!!! Get a life you girl!! Don't act stupid. Just move it. (in a manipulating tone) And I will give you 2 Kellogg's crunchy bars, one before and one after the class. Plus 2 movies this weekend and Chinese food too!!

S (is really a kid): Wow !! (already planning what to order in the Chinese menu). Let's do it!!

R: You are so adorable. I love you!! (Planning how to dodge the Chinese deal)

And so we set off. Cursing the wind. R will not admit it, but she hates the bone chilling (literally) windy walk too!! 

We were 1 block away from school, when a car zoomed past us, playing 'Aye mere hamsafar' loudly. Ya the one from QSQT on a street in Chicago!!!! 

R travelled back in time, to hostel life, to countless renditions of these songs, to fun, to friends, to hopeless fantasies. She had that silly smile pasted on her not so silly face.

Well the detour was pretty obvious. We landed up at a friends' place instead. 

As for S, she forgot all the deals and just went bonkers!! 

~nightflier :)