I used to be a very important part of your life during your
days in VESIT. I played a crucial part in your car travels and you couldn't do
without me - even if you wanted to. The glory days were so memorable for me and
then it all faded. Your brother sold off the FIAT, dangled the money in your
face, happy about it and all & soon you too headed off for greener pastures
in the US .
While I can understand your ambition of higher studies and a
better lifestyle, you didn't even bother to think what would happen to me? Your
other 3 "mates" were still there for you and you had ample
"use" for them. I was there with you all throughout but alas....
10 years have passed between then and now and not once did
you feel the need for me. It happens. The United States is built for such
ruthlessness and for most mortals, only the 3 Idiots are required. Even during
your India
trips, you didn't have the need to "use" me.
And now, you've come back and I couldn't be any happier.
Call me selfish but you now have no choice but to depend on me.
Still didn't get it. This is me, your Left Leg. Your trusted
companion on your FIAT for all those years. The Clutch Performer always (no one
dared called you a choker).
You always had your 3 mates (your Left and Right Arms and my
one time partner-in-crime but a frenemy ever since, your Right Leg). Each one
made you so comfortable and driving a real pleasure, but I was the one who
always kept you honest in traffic.
Now that you have started learning the ropes of driving
again in India ,
you depend on me ever so much. I give you total control and the freedom to roam
however and wherever you wish to go. But, just as old times, just like Jai and Veeru, you need me and I need
you. And guess what, India
teaches you to be a Complete Man, using all 4 limbs (RA, LA, RL and me, LL)
while you navigate through the chaos. You definitely seem grateful to have me
on your side even though automatic cars are making a splash on the Indian
automobile sector. BUT, it will be a while before my presence is rendered
useless and till that time, I get to walk the walk. Who's laughing now!!
That I am here to stay and be used, again, I ask, How you
like me now??
My dear friends, all of the above situations are true and
accurate to a point. Complacency sets in while driving abroad, but the true
measure of a good driver is when you got to change gears and drive no greater
than 10 km/hr (and that's a stretch) in crowds that have no business owning the
road. The Left Leg indeed rocks!!
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