Ola plans to meet Arif at the subway on Sunday, before the message board shows new times. They change the meeting place once, so both want to keep the plan simple. On the way, Ola reviews a short list and breathes slowly.
At the subway, the seat number is not clear. People look around and ask questions. Ola suggests moving near a sign therefore the announcements are easier to hear. Arif arrives with two bottles of water, and they decide to wait for five minutes.
They talk about visiting a small cafe at noon. "If the line is still slow, we can go later," Arif says. "Good idea. We do not need to rush," Ola answers. They watch the crowd and listen for updates.
After a short time, a volunteer prints a paper ticket. The queue begins to move, and people relax. Ola and Arif 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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