Did you ever have the feeling of being watched? Watched closely; at that. I mean if you are a normal person (a bachelor at that) with no court cases pending against you, no marriages in near future (wherein the future better half’s family are trying to pull out the worst secrets of the better half of your life) and no histories of jilted lovers pining away and contemplating your and your current’s murder.
Unaware that we are…we are being watched. Some people may watch you just out of habit (All HR people do that; I’m not sure what other professions bring such gory tastes). Others may do for the sake of fun (I know someone in my office who walks exactly like Lord Hanuman in Ramayana. It’s a fascination to watch him. His walk has my full attention whenever he walks by irrespective of the workload), still others because they have nothing better to do (Sitting on the Railway station). Then there are infatuated people, or others who have to watch you because they do not have a choice (they board the same bus; from the same stop and then you end up standing side by side in the crowded DTC rubbing ur bodies against each other.) At other times you are under the glare of spotlight of the Closed Circuit cameras in malls hotels hospitals, literally in almost any of the public places. Not to mention innumerable nosy neighbors or peeping toms. Then we have God, aliens, the dead, spirits and the animals (maybe the plants as well). Herein will like to make a special mention of guys. Happily married ones besides others, also watch. Eyes are the gift of God, to be used fully. Watching isn’t cheating.
So what actually happens when you realize that you are being watched or followed? The moment usually begins with a prick at the back of the neck. I don’t know why but most people can sense eyes on themselves if they aren’t engrossed in something too interesting. The prick makes them straighten out as if making them ready to prove that they aren’t doing anything wrong.
But what if the police is watching you? Scary isn’t it? Especially in a country like India wherein the police is known for its notoriety and carelessness at most of the times. One of my friends; told me a funny incident regarding this; which I’m sharing with you. My first reaction to the whole thing was, “so many crimes and this is what our officers are vigilant about? God!!!!!@@#$$$$$%%%#”
My friend and her recently acquired boyfriend were out dating when out of a sudden surge of passion they went in for bouts of kissing. Initially it started with handholding within the being driven car (by the guy) but with rising temperatures they decided to take a stop at Lodhi Gardens to avoid any chances of an accident. Things were pretty romantic on the lush green grass under the full moon sky until some people standing at close quarters started watching them for pleasure. (I guess it’s fascinating to watch a live show. Given a chance 99% of people would love to do that) However our friends here got irritated and since it was already dark and the parking was deserted, decided that their solace lay in the back seat of the car. Things went well for a while; they were so engrossed I the pleasures of each other’s lips and skin that the occasional horn or flashlights focused at the car didn’t bother them a least bit. They had almost finished and satiated their desires when there was a sharp knock on the car door. The guys knocking introduced themselves as plain clothed policeman and their only identification was the walky talky which in all probability was connected to the nearest PCR van (our scared friends didn’t ask for their identification, they could have been touts as well). They asked our friend to drive up to the nearest police station and in the meantime introduced them to the nitty gritty of the law as per which they had committed an offence (Indecent exposure in public place) under the IPC. According to them it was chargeable with a fine of 10000/- or a term of three months behind the bars (My search on Google in this respect breeded results that showed that both the terms of punishment were exaggerated far beyond the original time or money). However our terrified friends who were first timers (in lovemaking) unaware of any such things pleaded mercy and all they had in their minds was not to let their families know of the situation. Both of them knew it was unforgivable offence in their orthodox middle class families; a crime so worse that their souls wouldn’t rest in peace even in the event of their deaths. After much pleading and shedding of tears (of desperation) and sweat (of fear) the police officers relented. They agreed to let the young couple go off with a warning and a fine of Rs 4000/- (all the money that the two of them together had at the moment. However they took all the details of the boy’s family; which gave him a couple of sleepless nights in the next few days. However nothing bad happened after that and the police officer (if he was one) stuck to his promise of not informing the families; atleast till date :-). He also said something like “Everyone does his, its good you are in love. But find a private place instead of public places. Even we have done all this.” Plus for ones he also cared to ask if they needed a part of the money back to run their lives. They must have known for sure that these embarrassed first timers would probably pay more to steer clear of the trouble.
Done or not, our friends never ever had the courage to go on with PDAs; even the simplest ones like a quick hug. The sight of a police walla, even a traffic policeman makes their lives hang at its ends. Once bitten and twice shy. 4000 rupees was a big amount for a couple of kisses but a small one considering that they were saved from the wrath of their families. But on second thoughts even if PDA is a crime did the so called protectors of the constitution did a great job in pocketing the money?
I quizzed them over their idea of the whole situation. Here is one of the most interesting insights that I would like to share. Both of them agreed that they were not in favour of couples making it out and doing almost everything under the sun in the parks. They thought it spoiled the atmosphere and it was lust not love. So why did they do it. Because of the strong urge and because it was so dark that noone (who didn’t have the intention) could actually see them. Did they think they had committed a crime? No, because it was the first time and they had no where else to go...the moment demanded their full attention driving any sane thoughts out of their heads. Did they still consider other couples wrong? Maybe, not very sure. Its wrong for “regulars”. If done once in a while it’s absolutely ok. Did they consider the people watching them in the park as wrong? Yes and No. Yes because people must understand that some needs and desires need immediate satiation and they shouldn’t stare at them. People should leave such couples alone. No because noone would miss a chance to watch a live X movie. Would they watch if given a chance? Yes and No, depending on the action. If its just kissing or hugging its ok. Anything beyond that is worth a dekko; not to be missed.
This for me proves just one thing. That a human can put a wide variety of roles depending on a situation. The most serious looking studious people have a side that plays that can put any road side Romeo to shame and vice versa. It’s so easy to forgive self and very easy to blame and laugh at the vast majority of others involved in similar acts. Acts of self are referred as “majboori” (something that couldn’t be helped) and for others it’s easily called as lust. When out on a picnic with friends we make sure to disturb the love birds behind the trees and when out with the partner curse the spectators. Funny isn’t it?
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