Sweet Mechanic!

I was in the library today from 4 in the evening. I was searching for some journals in the library and time just flew. My last bus leaves at 5. After that there is one more bus numbered 13A which circles the entire city before dropping me to my destination. I never take this bus for the same reason. I generally walk back home after 5 but today I thought of taking 13A, laziness being the only reason. I stood in the bus terminal for about five minutes, at sharp 6.01 13A arrived and I boarded the bus. This bus goes to the central bus stand takes a break for couple of minutes and again starts the service. After the central bus stand it is about 7 minutes ride to reach my place. The bus entered the GTC (central bus stand) and the driver left the bus. A new driver entered the bus and I was the only one in the bus. I was wearing a white colored t shirt with NDSU logo printed on it. I was sitting in the very first seat. I thought there was a shift change for the driver. The new driver started driving the bus. After some time I realized that the bus diverted from its regular route and ended going to a garage. The new driver was actually a mechanic who had taken the bus to the garage for some repair and the bus was out of service. I got up from my seat and this mechanic was taken for surprise. He exclaimed with shock for not noticing me before starting the bus. He thought for a moment and asked me to hang in the bus. I was scared as I had no idea where I was. I dint have a clue of how to get back home. I was only aware of 2 buses till date. He came back in few minutes with his car and asked me to get into the car. He started driving without asking where I wanted to go. He was confident that I had to go to NDSU, probably because of my T shirt. After some time he asked me where exactly in NDSU. I asked him to drop me in GTC so that I can take a bus to home. With a sad face he told me that 13A is not available at this time. I gave him my complete address and he dropped me right in front of my house. On the way he explained me that similar event had occurred 5 years back with him. He told me that next time before taking the bus to the garage he will ensure that there is none in the bus. A lesson for him. He was a sweet mechanic and I realized after he dropped me that he was not in the driver’s uniform. Silly me late realization!!