One day I thought I should do something new in life. An old bicycle lying in the corner of the house was staring at me as if saying Come on let's try our luck today.It wasn't just any bicycle it seemed like it had come out of an old movie. Its chain would sometimes make a faint sound and the pedals would turn as if moving on their own.
I decided to take the plunge and sit on it. As I started pedaling the bicycle picked up speed so fast I couldn't believe it myself. The kids in the street were amazed and a cat ran away as if a storm had hit. I wanted to stop but the bicycle had other plans. It seemed determined to circle the city today.
On the way there'd be potholes and sudden turns would appear. I was praying in my heart and laughing at the same time. At one point it felt like the bicycle took a turn on its own even though I was still thinking whether to turn or not.
The faces of people were something to see. Some were amazed some were smiling and some looked like I was participating in a competition. An elderly person laughed and said Son it looks like the bicycle is riding you.
Finally after a long time the bicycle's speed started to slow down. I breathed a sigh of relief and thought today's experience was really strange. The bicycle was still standing there but now it didn't seem ordinary. It felt like there was a secret hidden inside it.
After that day I named it The Bicycle of Doom.Because whenever I look at it I'm reminded of the day when an ordinary ride turned into an exciting adventure.
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