Closing Shop
Lily left the restaurant late that night at 11 o’clock, feeling remorseful, and returned to the station. There was no noise or activity; just the soft glow of streetlights. As she went steadily but purposefully, her trusty dog began to show signs of anxiety. As its ears pricked up to take in its surroundings, its tail waggled anxiously. It was captivated by the mystery of the unknown.
Lily’s heart beat, curious and slightly afraid of what lay ahead. As they got closer, the puppy’s uneasiness increased, as if whatever it was reacting to was still there in the darkness.
Waiting at the Station
She went to where the trains stopped, which was a crowded station full of people going to work. She sat down on one of the worn-out seats for a moment and looked around. The dog, who was locked in a cage, felt hopeless when he understood what was happening. He fought with all his strength to get out of his prison. The way his paws scratched against the cold metal showed how determined he was.
Nevertheless, he had little choice but to be patient and wait until the last train had gone by, expecting that he would then have a chance to escape…