Chapter 10 - a moment

As I stopped at the traffic signal, my car hummed gently beneath me, a soothing counterpoint to the city's vibrant chaos outside. I took a deep breath and let my eyes wander, soaking in the scene around me. People streamed across the road, a colorful mix of business suits, casual wear, and eclectic styles. They moved with purpose, their faces reflecting a spectrum of emotions, from hurried determination to leisurely contentment.