The classmate

I stood on the railway platform scanning the boards to know where my coach would stop.

I had plenty of time to spare... an hour before the train would roll in.

I opened my bag intending to take out a book. That was when I spotted him.

We had studied together in the same class in high school. I was seeing him after many years. I was settled in a well paying job, had gotten married and even sported a few grey hairs. I heard he was still unmarried and had moved to the city only a few months ago. He had not changed much and looked only a few years older than when I last saw him.

That was fifteen years ago!

I walked up to him in a bid to renew acquaintance.

He was so engrossed in his book that he moved aside thinking I wanted some space! I casually put my hand on his shoulder to get his attention.

He slowly looked up at me.

And with a questioning look that sonofabitch then asked 'Yes Uncle?'