The Girl Who Sold Her Bike, But Never Sold Her Dream

 I am Ayaan, and today's story is about one of my closest friends.

    She is a passionate biker. Not just someone who rides — someone who lives for it. The first thing you notice when you meet her is the Royal Enfield tattoo on her hand. And the moment she catches you looking at it, the stories begin.

    Stories about Bangalore. About open roads. About a version of herself that was fearless, financially free, and chasing every dream without a second thought. Not in the way someone wants to rule the world — but in the way you feel when you are truly living on your own terms.

     We often meet over coffee, or food and drinks. That's when she really opens up. Her eyes light up talking about those days — the rides, the freedom, the confidence that nothing could stop her.

But time, as it does for everyone, turned.

Due to circumstances she never planned for, she had to sell her bike. Finances got harder to manage and slowly, life took a U-turn. The people she once helped without any expectations quietly disappeared when she needed them most. Today she travels by bus — a long commute that she would have enjoyed riding on her bike — but never complains about it.

And yes, she never stopped dreaming.

    She still talks about the day she will sort her finances and buy her dream bike again. And honestly? Listening to her, I believe her. Because when she speaks about it, I don't see a tired soul struggling for survival. I see someone who simply refuses to give up.

    Yes, there are days when she goes quiet. When the weight of it all shows. But the very next day, she is back on her feet — ready for a new fight, without a single complaint.

That is what actually matters in today's world.

Not the money. Not the bike. Not even the dream.

It's the people who keep showing up for life, even when life hasn't shown up for them. Because watching someone hold onto hope fiercely it quietly reminds you to keep fighting your own battles too.

 — Ayaan | And I am still learning, one ride at a time. 🏍️

 The world will test how long you can hold on. Hold on a little longer.