The atmosphere in the villa returned to being quiet and mundane after Armande left. Mrs.Walker went back to being the woman of few words and spoke only when spoken to. Mr.Walker who had felt trapped in his own house was now back to his routine of gardening, feeding the chickens and playing the piano. He was the only one relieved to have Armande away from his home.
As he sat before the grand piano playing a soothing melody, Ibha watched the rain and felt nostalgic. She felt it strange how she parted from Armande during the rains of 1997 and parted yet again in the rains of this year. The guest room where Armande had been staying was now locked, Ibha was trying her best to forget him, yet she came across small things that reminded her of his presence.
She wondered if he thought about her
