🌧️ Chapter 2: Conversations in the Rain
The bus was delayed, and rain drummed softly on the pavement.
Ariyan spoke hesitantly,
"The city looks beautiful in the rain, doesn't it?"
Maria smiled lightly.
"Yes… but somehow, it feels a little lonely too."
That small exchange marked the beginning of their acquaintance. Maria was new to the city, here for studies. The city felt vast and intimidating to her.
Ariyan shared the story of his own loneliness. Their words merged with the sound of the rain. Even after boarding the bus, the feeling lingered. Amid the crowded streets, a quiet bond was forming.