The Bullet Train without Bullets

 

Dear readers

“A good sense of humor is an escape value for the pressures of life”. This is a humorous story. I tried to create humor in this story but I am not sure whether it is effective. Please read and give feedback..

The bullet train without bullets...

The last compartment was occupied by a  father ,mother, a curious little girl and four men. The girl was continuously asking questions to her father. Papa. Why are the trees moving? Dear trees are not moving we are moving since we are in a bullet train.  Bullet train!!!The  curious girl thought for a while. Since they were in the window seat a gentle breeze was patting them and father  started to doze off. Suddenly there came the second question. Papa the train is running with the help of  bullets? Father somehow wants to get rid of her question so said mmm.. in a sleepy mode.

The girl understood that now she will not get any answer from her father. So she started searching for her next target.

She saw the gentlemen, so moved near them. They were searching for something in their bags. She saw guns in their bags. Uncle....she screamed, Can you please give me one? I want to play with it.

Hey!! little girl go away...don’t disturb us. The girl could not control her anxiety. Then what are you putting in it? Bullets...they yelled. So she felt afraid and thought now it is not safe to be near them. The four gentlemen got up and moved outside.

They came back and used some sign language and started to point the gun at passengers and shouted Give your money, jewelry and all your belongings. Come on quick. We will shoot you.

There was pin drop silence in the train all looked at each other. The little girl's father was searching for her but couldn't find her.

One brave man stood up ...the others were holding their breaths...and their heartbeats could be heard from a long distance. The brave man somehow gained courage and said Ok shoot...

The man who was pointing the gun got angry. You...you are challenging us you deserve the punishment. He pointed at him and he was ready to pull the triggers. All passengers were closing their eyes and ears...here you go...May your soul rest in peace and he pulled the trigger....

But nothing happened. All were  shocked and started looking at each other.

The chief examined the gun and found that there were no bullets. Others also searched their guns in panic but couldn't find any bullets.

Suddenly all the passengers united and defeated them. They tied them in the compartment but the little girl couldn't be found anywhere. Her mother started crying and other passengers consoled her. Father and some of the passengers went in search of her. Suddenly they heard a sound near the pantry. Papa...all looked to their surprise she was safe and sound and was holding a packet. Mother rushed to her and hugged her. Where were you dear??? Mama how can a bullet  train run without bullets. The thieves took all the bullets of our train. I saw it so when they went out I took it and went to give it to the engine driver...

All laughed and now they understood who saved them from real danger......

They handed over the thieves to the police in the next station.

The journey resumed.

Written by SN