~Present~
I looked out of the open door. The sky was pleasantly dark at the noon. A tall orchid tree with beautiful pink flowers stood peacefully in the middle of the garden, surrounded by the green grass. The cool breeze swept my hair from over my eyes and my heart felt so light and calm for the first time in these past few weeks.
I couldn't help but walk out. The sense of freedom filled my complete being and the urge to fall back on the ground and stare at the sky for hours filled me.
The first flake of white snow floated through the air before falling on to the ground. Soon followed by another one, which I caught in my hand. It tingled a bit before melting away. And slowly, it started snowing.
Closing my eyes, I tilted my head upward, letting my skin feel the fresh snow. The cool, s
