Оld man blocked from plane—next moment everyone trembled…
Just then, someone from a nearby seat shouted, hey Ayan, you here? The man looked surprised, did not recognize at first, then the voice continued, it is me, Arjun, we studied together in school. Recognizing him, Ayan gave a faint smile. Arjun kept talking, you were the college topper, always first in every exam, and today what condition have you put yourself in? Traveling in such simple clothes, in economy class, look at me, CEO of a multinational company earning lakhs of rupees a month.
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In his words, there was more pride than friendship. Ayan replied calmly, it is a long story, Arjun, maybe someday I will tell you when the time is right. He opened his bag and took out an old framed pair of glasses.
His hands trembled slightly, but the gaze in his eyes was as firm as steel. Just then, the plane shook lightly and he bent down a little. Panic spread among the passengers.
Air hostess Sohani announced over the intercom, respected passengers, please remain seated and fasten your seat belts. We are experiencing light turbulence. There was nothing to fear, everything was under control, but the situation quickly began to worsen.
Suddenly, with a massive jolt, the whole plane shook violently. Prayers began to rise from the passengers. Just then, the cabin door opened and Sohani came running out.
Her face had turned pale with fear, her lips trembling. She screamed, please, is there any doctor among you? It’s urgent. A middle-aged man, Dr. Kurandatta, stood up and said, I am a doctor.
He quickly rushed toward the cockpit. A few moments later, he returned with a worried face and said, the pilot has suffered a sudden stroke. He is unconscious and not in a condition to fly the plane.
Silence spread through the cabin. The pilot was ill and outside there was a terrible storm. The co-pilot, Captain Rahul, was struggling alone to handle the situation.
Sohani, in a trembling voice, again announced, is there anyone among you who can fly a plane? The situation is very serious. The faces of the passengers had turned to stone with fear. When death comes so close, no path seems open…