The bedlam at the station ceased after all passengers had boarded a bus, a trip whose fate was on the hands of a handsome “devil” who hopped on it at the last minute with a first aid box that was slightly enormous.
Initially, everything was copacetic, music escaped from the speakers and caressed the ears of travellers who envisioned a safe arrival. Much of the chattering and chuckles were muffed by soothing lyrics, kicks and snares. It was all rosy until an obese woman suffered a stroke, an incident that compelled the driver to pull over in the middle of nowhere. What seemed like an idyllic evening was ruined and worse was in waiting.
Contagious Panic caused a stir until the drop-dead gorgeous “devil” intervened-a 6’ foot fella with broad shoulders and chiselled jaws. Like a medic expert, meticulously performed CPR that saved the soul of the vulnerable creature. Amidst the twist of events, he was extolled by all for his noble act of humanity and heroism. Once again, serenity camouflaged a catastrophe that was to hit at the right time.
The charismatic “devil” engaged a handful of passengers in enthralling small talks that lifted their spirits. Strikingly, at around midnight when all were deep in slumber except the driver, he alighted solo without his first aid kit , wished the driver luck and disappeared into thin air. The poor chap behind the starring wheel smiled and re-ignited the bus nimbly. Nothing was amiss then.
In the wee hours, a loud explosion occurred. The bus engulfed with scathing fire was flown like Elijah’s chariot and landed in utter wreckage with its innocent passengers charred beyond recognition.
Forensics who arrived at the scene, were bewildered by the first aid box that contained a get-well-soon card and sophisticated timed-explosives.