Astray!

He dreaded going to his room that late, but couldn't help it. At least 10 days in a month, he had to work in the second shift which was between 02.00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. Being a bachelor, it didn't matter to him when he went back to his room and the second shift provided one more advantage to him too. He finished his dinner at a subsidized cost in the factory itself then. Inspite of this advantage, he hated that shift mainly because of one reason - a black stray dog.

He had to walk along an entire street from where he got off from the factory bus and that dog barked vigorously whenever he returned late. It was not found in the other times but. He tried to walk casually at times and sometimes faster too, but it always seemed to bark. And it was soon joined by other dogs in the surrounding. He gritted his teeth hard and crossed that street as quick as possible. His instincts told him not to run, as it might lead to the worse result. He wanted to strangle that dog at times too.

It was the second day of the month and he had drawn his salary from the ATM that morning. As he was walking as usual alone at that time, in the street, he was stopped suddenly by a man. To his horror, he saw a knife pressed against his throat and an order in a hoarse whisper - "Give your purse! Or else!". Suddenly, the whole scene changed as the same black dog barked loudly. The thief was in panic and started running. A pack of dogs ran behind the thief.

He felt relieved for the first time.

 

I understand the perception view, Syamala. But when it comes to stray dogs on the road, we are scared naturally. At odd hours when they bark at you, you have your safety related thoughts coming first. Isn't it? Thanks for your feedback. And its only natural that dogs chase the frightened, more. -rgs

 

I am glad to receive your nice feedback QuantSundar. Yes, it so happened to me many times when I was in a different place and returned late. I had to walk to my place then along the road that had dogs here and there. The way they all unite in barking scares you to hell. Isn't it? -rgs

 

Thanks for your feedback Sindhu06. Thinking again, I feel that our reaction is similar to the resistance to a change. Initially we feel threatened and refuse to accept, and later, we embrace it and find it a lot more easier. -rgs

 

Thanks Pallavi. Understanding the perspective of others will make it more complete. Isn't it? Thanks for your feedback. -rgs