Rainy Day Bakery Shelf With Bags in Lahore

Condensation beads along the edge of a glass partition, blurring the view of a cash wrap counter cluttered with paper bags. Stacks of white bakery boxes rest on a wooden shelf, their flaps sealed with orange tape. The late afternoon light from a north-facing window casts soft shadows across the grain of the wood and the creases of the packaging. Early autumn air keeps the glass cool and misty, against the warm tones of the cardboard. Small handwritten labels in Urdu script sit on the corners of the boxes, marking orders for specific neighborhoods. A stack of brown paper bags leans slightly against the counter edge, their handles twisted tight. at the edge is one drop of water sliding down the glass to meet the reflection of a sealed box.