The corridor was long, but, that was not what intrigued me...I was awestruck instead by the carvings that adorned its ceilings; almost 3D as though reaching down to me, life-sized and life-like too ~ mesmerizing me and almost transporting me back to the era it belonged, somewhere far deep in history - I was excited and fascinated just like a young child.
So engrossed was I in capturing the beauty of it all that I was unawares of the time that flew past and didn't notice where the corridor ended and when the open skies took over, the carvings kept on appearing though; as though carved into the huge white mountains that stood vast right in front and that disappeared into the skies - the carvings here were much bigger, more vivid inviting me into their enchanting world...it wasn't a mere tourist spot; I was in someplace else altogether, not aware that it was already getting quite late.
When it was announced closure time, only then did it hit home that I was yet to book a place for the night; a thing I never forgot except this one time especially when I was in foreign locations like this...so, I immediately tried contacting the hotels around...there were none, all booked...I was advised to try the ones further away from where I stood.
It was already dark now, and after enquiring some locals I got to know of a motel, but, they informed that they had no electricity currently ( because of a storm )...so it'd take some time to fix everything...I was advised to wait where I was and that I'd be informed when they were ready; thus. I strolled about, in the dark evening...watching everyone go home except I had nowhere to go; a wonderful day was fast turning into a frighful night; I tried not to loose hope and kicked at the stones...somehow tried passing my time while I waited.
After a while, I stood inside what looked like a large police compound, and thought to myself that I'd be safe here atleast till my motel called for me; but, to my utter surprise after sometime I found myself being dragged by one of the officials who pulled at me by my collar, dragged me through the grounds and shoved me outside the far end of the premises into what seemed like a creepy dark deserted alley surrounded by tall trees; my 'crime'...I knew not what; I was now in the dark lane all by myself, scared and lonely, trying my best to hold back my tears - I couldnot afford to be weak or afraid, not now atleast.
I tried to sneak back into the compound, but, the gate was locked and the walls tall untill I walked around and reached a spot where some bricks had fallen off leaving a small gap; however, I was not quite sure I should enter...so, with an unsure mind, gingerly and trying not to make any noise under my feet and controlling my breath, I crept till the building where from outside I could hear the officials laugh - they seemed all drunk and sinister...I was not confident anymore which was more scary - the place that was supposed to protect or the dark empty lane outside...meekly, I retreat.
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