End of Beginning
Hey! Reflecting on everything that’s happened so far, I realize there was so much to lose—yet everything to gain. What if I had made a different decision? Would I still be in this city? I still see familiar faces—the ones whose voices once called out to me every day. Would I still be sitting across from them, just a cubicle away, had I chosen to follow the rules and stick to the crowd? The streets still look the same. The crowds wander aimlessly. Everyone seems to be headed somewhere—a place they believe will finally feel like home. I watch an old woman stringing a garland together. Destiny will decide where it ends up. She sneezes, then smiles, gently continuing her work, pouring quiet love into the vibrant flowers. A dark blue car passes by, decorated with red ribbons. A young man drives it with pride, a gleam in his eyes—perhaps a long-awaited dream come true. A little girl clutches a toy she must have wished for countless times. Her brother stands beside her, just as thrilled. Rakh...