I watched my grandmother laugh as she opened the presents she'd received. The afternoon had been beautiful, but we'd come inside now because the breeze had turned chilly. My grandmother seemed impressed by the Alexa I'd brought her; I knew she loved listening to music from her time, and this would make it easier for her.
After witnessing everyone's laughter and good spirits, I decided to go for a walk to the lake a few meters away. It was lit by warm lights installed by the residents. The night was just beginning to fall, and I sighed. Yesterday, I decided to come early to see my grandparents. I'd felt like Madrid was suffocating me; I needed a break, needed to forget what I'd heard, but it seemed you couldn't escape your mind.
I took in the landscape; it was relaxing. I could feel the w
