The Coveted Jalebi

It was another mundane day at office. Nothing cheerful or exciting could be expected out of it.

Then I saw it while I was walking out.

At first I didn't realise what it was but a few trips (unplanned, of course) later, my eyes figured out their colour and shape. I stopped in my track and saw them for what they are.

Someone had decided to get a box of jalebis in a transparent container causing unwarranted salivation in the likes of me.

At one point, I contemplated stealing as there was no one around. But my moral compass pointed me in the right direction and I walked away with my head held high.

Turns out, it was the right thing to do. Later in the day, when I was immersed in my word and forgot about everything, my colleague placed the said box of jalebis on my desk and asked me to take one. I couldn't tell her the elation in my mind.

Sometimes in life, you don't have to do anything. If it is meant to be, it will come to you. Otherwise, it's better not to pursue it as it would only use up valuable time which could have been put to more useful endeavours.

Schezwan rice and fried gobi

Note: I started writing this post almost last year (Nov 4, 2015) but published it only now.