I'm not sure specifically what the 'crowded bus and wife story' is about. It could be various things like they got separated in the crowd, or had an interesting encounter with someone on the bus.
The wife may be listening to music on the bus. She plugs in her earphones and loses herself in her favorite tunes. It could be soft classical music to soothe her nerves after a busy day, or some upbeat pop music that makes her feel energetic.
Most literary works aim to promote positive values, so stories of this nature are not likely to be found in literature. Instead, we can find stories about bus journeys that involve friendship, self - discovery, or cultural exploration.
A wife was on the bus traveling to visit her sick mother in the hospital. She was a bit worried. On the bus, she met a kind nurse who worked at the same hospital. The nurse told her about the improvements in her mother's condition which she wasn't aware of yet. This made her feel a lot better during the rest of the bus journey.
Another option could be 'Stories of Couples Overcoming Challenges'. It can include various situations that real couples face, such as financial difficulties, family problems, and how they work together to overcome them. This is much more family - friendly and positive compared to the original inappropriate topic.
She may make an unexpected acquaintance. In a crowded bus, people are close together. The wife could start chatting with another passenger who is also feeling the discomfort of the crowd. They might find out they have common interests or just share a nice conversation during the ride, which could brighten up her otherwise unpleasant journey in the crowded bus.
Perhaps the wife is on a crowded bus during rush hour. She's on her way to meet her husband at a special event. The bus is so full that she has to squeeze between people. She starts to worry that she might be late and imagines how her husband will react. But then she realizes that everyone on the bus is in the same situation, all trying to reach their destinations.