ROAD
I silently sat at the bus stop, observing the passengers, waiting for the bus that would take me to my desired destination. There were individuals standing, others sitting alone like myself, and some engaged in conversation with their companions. Each person was patiently awaiting their designated bus number. This road served as a connection between three small towns. Due to the limited number of travelers, only a few buses operated on this route. Typically, there were a maximum of three or four buses available per day. After waiting for approximately an hour or more, the bus finally arrived. The conductor, who seemed to be new, inquired about my destination and gave me a twenty rupee ticket. He was dressed in a perfectly tailored outfit, serving as an official uniform. His height appeared to be approximately 5 feet 9 inches or possibly 5 feet 10 inches. The color of his attire was light khaki with a name tag that displayed - Manohar Lal Sharma. Accompanied by a pair of soli...