The seats by him were still empty as I entered! A few people rushed for them, but his gaze, turned me off. From a distance, he looked so void of contentment, while on board the train. His “Tchoronko” phone was very conspicuous, and the screen was in tatters. The footwear complimented my thoughts – tough times unending in the new heavens! His eyes were inviting; he had a story he wanted to share, I guessed! Our common background could help us understand each other better. But I remained pre-occupied how the story might end! I presumed he was lucky his body didn’t get swept off to the shores by the ocean waves! He made it in the journey, but the dreams of transformation never came true! Maybe, he was yet to wave the magic wand to hit the dream jackpot – many others did! At the next stop, the seats by him became empty again! He looked at me, with greater expectation! I fell for his charm this time! A new adventure, it could be, I thought t...