It takes a lot of getting used to when it comes to accepting the fact that I am not really that young anymore. Ten years ago, I had a fiery temper and thanks to a New York upbringing, I'd never back away from a confrontation. That along with my hot Malayali blood, made me a good candidate at making a bad situation worse.
So, here we were on a lovely autumn night in Moscow, by the Mayakovsky Square. The city authorities constructed many swings in the square and this has made the place very popular among young people and couples.
We waited patiently for our turns to use the swings and when the first one was vacant, we sat. But within a few seconds, a young man behind us started hurling obscenities at us. He said we didn't take his permission and that his fiancee and him were still using the swing. When my friend responded, this thug started hurling more obscenities. I saw the fire in my younger friend's eyes and I am pretty sure he would have knocked out that idiot. This is when I intervened and told him in English that this moron wasn't worth it. I gently pulled away my friend. Ten years ago, I'd have backed up my friend and decked this worthless waste of a human life, but yes.. age has taught me..
Within another few minutes, the fool got into a fight with another group and they escorted him away. I feel sorry for the young woman who will marry this man. But then again, many women love jerks! It's their way of rebelling against their fathers..
So, here we were on a lovely autumn night in Moscow, by the Mayakovsky Square. The city authorities constructed many swings in the square and this has made the place very popular among young people and couples.
We waited patiently for our turns to use the swings and when the first one was vacant, we sat. But within a few seconds, a young man behind us started hurling obscenities at us. He said we didn't take his permission and that his fiancee and him were still using the swing. When my friend responded, this thug started hurling more obscenities. I saw the fire in my younger friend's eyes and I am pretty sure he would have knocked out that idiot. This is when I intervened and told him in English that this moron wasn't worth it. I gently pulled away my friend. Ten years ago, I'd have backed up my friend and decked this worthless waste of a human life, but yes.. age has taught me..
Within another few minutes, the fool got into a fight with another group and they escorted him away. I feel sorry for the young woman who will marry this man. But then again, many women love jerks! It's their way of rebelling against their fathers..
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