If you ask me, the most underrated technological innovation of recent times is the snooze on the alarm! And despite this, I am almost always late out of bed. Well.. perhaps it is because of the snooze!

Anyway, after giving up on snoozing the alarm after the 9th time, I somehow dragged myself out of the bed and realized I missed my company bus again. Which meant I would have to use public transport again. And this was the 3rd time in a row this week.

And when I reached my bus stop, I noticed her again. And this time she smiled back at me. Finally, I thought! It was bound to happen eventually. I was seeing her sitting at the bus stop everyday from the past 3 days. She was the prettiest thing I had seen in days.. for sure!

Normally, I am not too good at walking up to strangers and saying hi. But I felt like doing that with her today. And hi I did. She helloed back. I was happy I had started it!

"You waiting for a bus?", I asked.  She looked at me. I was sure that was the stupidest question I ever asked.

Okay wait. I think there was a wierder instance. After 3 impressive interview rounds, a mighty pleased interviewer asked me if I had any questions. I asked him.. "Where did you buy this tie?". I know you guessed the result of the interview.

Anyway, I couldnt let the effort to look and sound like a nice guy from the past 3 days to go down the drain with that one question. I had to do something to repair the damage.

"I mean.. I have never seen you boarding any bus. You looking for some auto? " I tried to giggle. I was proud of my presence of mind. Thankfully, she smiled.

And I noticed she had awesome dimples.

"Aah.. so you have dimples too", I blurted out. She didnt find it amusing. I think, she realized these were stupid and desperate attempts to strike some conversation. But she still smiled and it was indeed the most perfect smile ever!

And again, my bus had come before hers and I had to leave.

Almost a week after that. I had again missed the company shuttle and reached the bus stop. She was there again. Sitting at almost the same place.

And today she was looking prettier. This time I went and sat beside her.

"Hey, you live here or something? You never seem to move from here!", I tried being funny again. And I thought it was a reasonable attempt.
And that graceful smile came out again and I was sure she indeed was the most perfect thing that God ever made.

This time her bus came before mine. And she tried getting up and started doing something to her legs. I noticed she was adjusting her artificial limbs. I was sure I cried. The girl was handicapped with both of her legs.

Somebody from her school bus had to get down and help that little kid get into the bus.
And as she gave that pleasant smile from the bus again... I realized some creations dont have to be complete to be perfect!