The commute

She stands amidst the chaos of a bustling train station, unaware of the woman’s gaze. Lost in thought, her eyes tracing the blur of the city’s daily rhythm. But she sees her—an island of calm in the storm of rushing commuters. To her, he is a mystery, a fleeting character in the story of her journey. She wonders where he’s headed, what thoughts weigh on her in this moment of stillness. The busy world moves around them, but for an instant, her focus sharpens, turning the ordinary into something meaningful. In this split second, he becomes the quiet anchor in her chaotic day—a stranger who unknowingly gives the moment a sense of intimacy, adventure, and the untold possibility of connection.