of all things nonsensical

i was travelling to delhi. the flight had not yet left the tarmac, when a gasp reached me. it came from the seat squarely behind me. i looked around at the source of astonishment. it seemed to be the watch. then in a flurry of activity out came his mobile and there was a frantic typing of numbers and a swift call. it seemed he was late.. and had only realised it moments ago. an airhostess hurried to him seeing his harried palate and the sweat beads lining his brow. she had the misfortune of coming under his barrage of spitfire. a hasty retreat was the only available option..i regretted taking that seat for he kept on babbling on and kept raving on the phone about his next flight.. the detials lost in the ensuing chaos.. but i dare not empathise with the poor lady who was sitting next to him..she seemed so calm when we deplaned. almost ready to deflate the person in front of her..