Last year in the month of December i had to rush towards in-laws house for Christmas. I had to leave all alone, as husband went ahead of me as he had some commitment related to his job. So i had no choice but to go alone.

So, i took a E-class night bus and started the journey. It was a 12 hour long journey and was traveling to in-laws house alone for the first time, My in-laws home is situated in Barak valley at Kalain.

I have a habit of sleeping whenever in a journey. Just after the journey started i was in deep asleep. My mother and husband keep me reminding not to sleep while in journey but in vain. I cant get rid of that habit.

I kept my mobile in vibration mood and carried it in my jeans pocket, so that i don't miss any calls. I was receiving calls in between. Husband kept me calling and reminding not to over sleep.

Next morning when i awoke up i was blank for a moment. I checked the phone, to my surprise it was dead! OMG! I went to the conductor and told him i was supposed to get down at Kalain. He was like he inquired before crossing that place. He suggestd me to get down at Badarpur. I asked him how far is Badarpur from kalain. he told that it was quite near. So, i decided to get down at Badarpur.

The bus dropped me in a place where there was shop made of bamboo that too was closed. As it was early morning 4.55 am almost 5 am. Two male passengers got down along with me and they went towards other side of the road as they seemed to be waiting for another bus. I always thought myself to be very brave.

But, just after those two men vanished from the scene, i was damn scared!

Fortunately the owner of the shop turn up. I went towards him and sat in a bench in front of his shop. I asked him whether he got a cell phone and whether i could use that. He had it and gave it to me.

I made a call to my husband informed him about the place and gave the description of the place(i understand how relaxed he was when he received that call). I was told to wait for some time and not to worry.

As i was waiting there all alone that too before sunrise people started starring at me. Some of them came direct to me inquired, some were asking to the shopkeeper. I cannot even speak Bengali so they assumed that i was some missing person.

Till 5 am to 6.30 am i was the only lady in that area. People wore lungi, casuals and they were all coming towards the shop for morning tea may be! But my imagination took me to some crime series of"Sabdhan India" of Life OK and some stories i went through in news papers! So, i decided to act local and ordered for a cup of tea but the problem was the language , my chinky looks and zero knowledge about the roads.

Some inquired whether i want to rent vahicle, some were offering lifts. But i was too scared and reserved that i didn't have any guts to respond! Around 6.30 am one red four wheeler stopped near by me! As the glass of the window slides! There was all smiles! I saw my husband, brother in law and the driver through the window. And i acted like the smartest lady on earth!!!