I was on the way back home after my interview. It’s quite hectic when you have to take buses more than one; I just got down and boarded the second bus. I was standing close to the door so that it would be easier for me to get down. The bus was packed but still had enough space to stand properly, freely.
The bus headed towards the destination. And I felt an unappreciated touch at my back, I just turned and stared at the guy and furiously said: “Either move a bit and stand properly or else you can go behind in the bus”.
He said “you should have got down at last stop if you feel bus is crowded”
I said “who the hell are you to tell me that”
He looked at me I stared at him, he started fidgeting with his mobile again.
As we crossed three stops, passengers were getting down and the bus was becoming more spacious. And I moved to bit to have grip, to hold on. And the so-called females started gossiping with each other. They seem like a co-worker, working in the same organization.
One female “If he was touching her, she should have moved to the other side “
Second female “yea, right”
And I was like “what the hell?”
When these females got conscious about me standing and heard the conversation. And the reaction on face. She changed the topic.
I said, “Go to hell”.
Seriously I don’t understand, Is that my mistake if that guy was behaving unappreciated with me? Shouldn’t I raise my voice if something wrong is happening? Don’t they suppose to talk in my favor?
What I mean is if one woman does not stand for another? Then who will?
One true woman will stand for another in such a situation. We need to appreciate each other instead of getting jealous. We need to talk on real problems instead of gossiping. We woman’s need to support each other to bring change in the society.
Compliment each other if someone is looking good. Spread smiles, not rumours. Help other women to develop, to learn, to stand, to share their problems. Be a mentor to each other.
Be a woman, where others say “I want to be like you“.