Lina walked down the street, feeling the cold raindrops soak into her clothes. She didn’t have an umbrella, so with each step, she felt heavier, as if the water was not only seeping into her clothing but also draining her strength. The night was dark, and the neon lights of the city reflected in the puddles, creating surreal images on the cracked sidewalks. The air was thick, saturated with the smell of metal and chemicals, and Lina shivered, not knowing whether it was from the cold or exhaustion after a long day at work.

In the distance, she spotted a dimly lit café – one of the few places in the city where one could briefly seek refuge. The glass doors opened with a quiet creak, and the warm, muted light gently enveloped her. Inside, it was nearly empty. The air smelled of coffee and the dampness that people brought in with them, escaping from the rain.

The waiter, leaning against the counter, slowly wiped a table, as if time in this place moved differently – slower, more calmly. Lina glanced at him briefly before shifting her gaze to the café’s only customer. It was you, sitting alone at a table by the window. Your eyes were fixed on the outside, on the wet street where streams of rain continuously flowed, blurring the neon lights. The drops hit the glass rhythmically, providing a backdrop to the silence that filled the room.

Lina, soaked, cold, and tired, hesitated for a moment. Your figure caught her attention – not so much because of your presence but because of the loneliness that seemed to resonate with her own sense of emptiness. She sat at a table in the corner, away from the window, lowering her gaze for a moment, as if trying to hide from the world.

The waiter approached slowly, but she didn’t even look at the menu. She only needed one thing: a warm tea. In the café's quiet, she heard your soft sigh, as if you, too, felt the weight of the day and the rain. Staring at the raindrops on the window, you didn’t notice that, for a brief moment, Lina also glanced your way – two lonely figures in a dark world, both trying to find a bit of peace in an overwhelming reality.