Five minutes free write:: An unexpected day in the daily routine

It was an ordinary Tuesday, one of those when the clock seems to tick faster and the routine feels heavy. I got up early, as usual, with the intention of accomplishing all my tasks for the day: going to work, doing some shopping and then resting a bit. But that day, something small changed everything.

I left the house with my backpack on my shoulder and coffee in hand, walking towards the bus stop. The sky was cloudy, and a light cool breeze accompanied me. As I arrived, I noticed that the bus was a bit more crowded than usual, with people looking rushed. I settled into a seat by the window and took out my book to make the most of the journey.

Suddenly, the bus came to an abrupt halt. I looked out of the window and saw a small stray dog standing in the middle of the street, scared and not knowing where to go. People began to murmur and some passengers tried to get the driver's attention to get off and help the animal. Without thinking, I got up and got off the bus, with the intention of approaching the dog to calm it down.

The dog, who seemed lost, looked at me with big, trusting eyes. Slowly, I got him to come closer and held him carefully to prevent him from running away. I looked around to see if anyone was looking for him, but there was no one. I decided to take him with me, thinking that I could find his owner or at least give him some company in the meantime.

I returned to the bus with the dog in my arms and all the passengers looked at me with a mixture of surprise and admiration. During the journey, the dog remained calm, as if he knew he was safe. When I arrived at my stop, I asked some people if they knew the dog, but no one recognised him.

So, instead of carrying on with my day as usual, I decided to take him home. I gave him water, food and a comfortable place to rest. As I watched him sleep, I felt a strange satisfaction: that small, spontaneous act had changed my routine and reminded me that sometimes the unexpected can bring moments of joy and connection.

That night, as I prepared for bed, I thought about how a seemingly ordinary day had turned into a small adventure, thanks to a stray dog and a decision to act with empathy. And I knew that, from that moment on, my life would have a new companion and many stories to tell.