We got a car seat when one of our friends moved to the US. They said its supposed to have another part which was missing or misplaced, my memory fails which one. Given it was useless to be used for the purpose for which it was made and a little useful to feed the baby and make him go to sleep. We used it for a year and then kept it away safe for another 3 years.
The day came when I was cleaning the store room. Cleaning days are the days I realize maybe I have things that can make its way to a new home. So I put it up in Carousell for 20 or 30 dollar. In a few hours guilt kicked in...how can I sell something that is not complete for that much money plus we got it for free. My brain split into two personalities and began the courtroom debate. The good half won this time and I decided that in 2 days I will take it down. And if in case someone comes within these two days, they can have it for free.
Within a few hours a buyer came. I was shocked, this is one of the times when coincidence and the forces of universe compete in unison to break you down. I messaged them saying the set was incomplete and they can have it for free. Again they were ok with the deal ...
They came down my block to pick it up and this is where it gets real interesting. She looked like a model, her husband looked rich and they were driving a very big car. My mind is wandering at high speed. "Is this car seat an artifact or relic" "Are they collectors or do they want to reverse engineer and find out how to make one" "Maybe they are doing a drama or production and need something as a prop" I wanted to dissolve into the universe with the car seat, but the lady was super nice and kind. She forced a 10 dollar saying, I cannot accept things for free, kindly take this.
They left me with the story and drove into darkness.
