split

[contradix]

for the first time in 30 years of my life, my shorts split and nearly gave way. the incident happened in public while i was doing 'bodypump' at the gym - during the 'squat' track.

halfway through the routine, i heard a loud "piak!" and realised that the sound came from me.

first thought - "me?"

second thought - "shit! me?"

third thought - "damn!amibeingexposed?didthepersonbehindmenotice?iamnotstandingbehindtheroom.shouldistop?ithinkishouldstop. ibetterfeelthebackofmyshortstomakesure.butthatmeanstouchingmybutt.thatmeansthepersonbehindwillnotice.damn!isthetrackgoingtoendanytimesoon?"

i was stoned and remained standing there in the midst of the class looking silly - i dared not continue for the fear of exposing myself further.

well the track ended soon enough. i dropped all my weights and rushing to the toilet cubicle to check if i had split my shorts all the way. to my relief, it was only the first layer of the seams which gave way - which means i did not moon anyone in the room.

so i went across the road to world of sports to get myself a new pair of shorts, changed into them, and rejoined the class.

the instructor gave me a funny look and asked if everything was alright.

well... the only thing that i could manage was to smile and give the thumbs-up.