(Soft ambient city noise. Alarm ringing in backgro

(Soft ambient city noise. Alarm ringing in background.) MOOSA (calm, reflective): Every morning… you wake up at the same time. You follow the same road. You sit in the same chair. You tell yourself… “This is temporary.” (Short pause) You say, “One day I’ll live.” But tell me something… When does “one day” arrive? (Slight shift in tone — sharper) You chase money. You chase validation. You chase approval. And when you finally grab it… There’s always something bigger to chase. (Beat. Softer.) You’re not running toward success. You’re running in circles. (Pause — almost whisper) This isn’t life. It’s a loop. (Final line — direct, steady) And the worst part? You don’t even realize you’re inside it.