ETHEREAL

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She sigh the air out her mouth with a huff. She was sweating hard and yet her destination seem so far to reach. Even when it's her daily route to her work.. the only difference is the unavailability of bus on the time she decided to reach at bus stop. Then she did another mistake by not waiting for another bus or taxi before choosing to walk.

To walk.

Seriously sanyukta what did you think the distance was.

Two blocks?

It usually take forty minutes for her to reach work every morning.

By bus.

Now as much as she can recall she had been walking from past one hour.

Without even looking in the window glass of any car or shop she knew she looked terrible. Her hair flow with wind and stick to her face and she almost gave a annoyed groan while scared a passer by. She smiled apologizing meekly and slapped herself mentally.

If only she had woken up a little bit earlier.

Earlier than 5?

Why don't you just skip sleeping at all?

Infact why don't you sleep outside work so you won't have to travel daily?

Her mind mocks at her and she made a face to no one in particular.

People didn't mind much. As if they already know she had a rough day. And it's only 7 in the morning by the way.

Walking seems like doing hundred squats in one go right now. But atleast she know she is never going to do this ever again.

She is a person who learns from her mistakes and today she learn to never do anything that her mind suggest without thinking it four time or more.

Finally she could see the huge gates of the Old Age Home she works and god, that was a bliss to her eyes.

Crossing the threshold of those gates made her want to crouch down on her knees and celebrate her victory.

"Do you need some water?" It was the gatekeeper holding a water bottle for her.

The kindness almost made her tear up.

She took the bottle happily and drank from it. The relief.

Oh god.

The water made her choke and her eyes went wide.

She pointed in front of her.

Woah.

Is that a fucking Ferrari?

Inside this little old age home?

Am I dreaming?

The Ferrari looked so alien standing there in middle of an old and about-to-crumble building.

Rick people. She made a face of annoyance.

If only they would have leave something to the poor and old people who really need it, then they wouldn't be living in a building like this which can fall over them in their sleep.

The gatekeeper was observing sanyukta from too long now.

"It's someone who want to do charity." The gate keeper told her.

It made her eyes widen.

"Without media and news reporter?" She asked surprised. They never missed the chance to show off the charity they "donate" for the old or poor.

"Not yet." The man replied.

Maybe they are on their way.

Giving the bottle back to gatekeeper she thanked him gratefully.

Walking up the little garden they have in front of the building, she took a deep breath full of fresh air. The spring has made the garden blooms with flowers and .....bees.

Shh.

She throw her hand in air as a bee buzzed near her ear. It was still buzzing but it was nowhere to be seen. It made her paranoid and made her brush her hair quickly.

They get stuck in hair sometimes. Beleive me. They do.

Once the buzzing stop she breathe in again.

Now she has to mark her presence in the office first before starting her day chores.

But there would be a donar in the office right now. There is no way she could present herself like this. She could stall going in the office till they leave.

Why don't you fix yourself till then? Maybe you can try to look like you have not been chased by ghosts on your way here?

Her mind mocks again and she puff, annoyed.

Though her mind was right and she decided that it will be nice to hear her mind this time.

Only if she know what is waiting for her ahead.

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