It's 5 in the morning, the alarm goes off on the phone. You wish there is a power surge at that moment and the damn thing would just blow up. But, like your mother when you were in the XII grade, it is persistent. Just like you did with your mother, you decide to ignore it and pull the pillow over your ear. A minute later, the watch on your wrist begins to vibrate. You curse your own foresight, turn of the watch and walk over the table at the far end to turn off the mobile. Along the way, you find choice words to describe your planning.
The water you splash on your face is cold, it wakes you up proper. The running clothes are tight. As you pull them on, you are not sure whether you should curse your attempt at weight loss or all the biriyanis that brought you here. As you make your way to the kitchen, you see your wife sleeping peacefully. Then just to rub salt in, you look in on the kids. They are sprayed in every direction possible and then some on their beds.
You put a cup of water into the microwave and wait for it to ping. Finally, some company as your dog has shrugged off her slumber and wandered in. Her quizzical look tells you that she doesn't understand the need to be up at this ungodly hour either. You almost begin to make your defense, then decide it is not worth having her jump all over you, which is what she will do if you show her any sign of kindness at the moment.
Ping!
One teaspoon sugar, one teaspoon dairy whitener, one teaspoon instant coffee go into the boiling water. Stir. Sip.
Suddenly, everything is right with the world. The bitter coffee settles all over your mouth and you let out a satisfied sigh. You open the door and step out into the chill morning, dog in tow. While the humans are asleep, nature is waking up. The air is filled with nature's sounds, which will soon be drowned by the sounds of human activity. You take another sip and enjoy the moment, while your dog finds the perfect patch of grass to relieve her self.
Good morning.
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