Arif plans to meet Julia at the garden in the afternoon, after the message board shows new times. They change the meeting place once, because both want to keep the plan simple. On the way, Arif reviews a short list and breathes slowly.
At the garden, the last bus leaves earlier than usual. People look around and ask questions. Arif suggests moving near a sign therefore the announcements are easier to hear. Julia arrives with two bottles of water, and they decide to wait for five minutes.
They talk about visiting a small cafe before work. "If the line is still slow, we can go later," Julia says. "Good idea. We do not need to rush," Arif answers. They watch the crowd and listen for updates.
After a short time, a paper notice shows a new route. The queue begins to move, and people relax. Arif and Julia continue with a clearer plan: one stop, then coffee, then home. The delay becomes a small lesson about time and patience.
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