The warmth of the ground brushed the soles of her feet, and she felt a quick adrenaline rush run through her. She looked around and saw trees that were as tall as the artistic blue sky above. The silence was rather dreadful, but she had a sharp eye and always noticed the little things — the branches creaking, the leaves rustling, and the wind whistling.
The way the woods always felt like home was somewhat surprising. Maybe the reason this place felt like home was because there was no judgment there. As she walked in further, she found an ice-blue lake so beautifully placed between two patches of pine trees. The lake nestled beneath majestic mountains, and the woods would undoubtedly be a lonely place without it. It looked as if that was exactly where it belonged.
If one were to see this at night, when the moon glows bright, it might seem like the perfect spot to film a horror movie. No one knew what lay beneath the crystal-cold and rather still water. No one knew the secrets it hid. But just like her, the lake knew how to act perfectly fine.
When looking at someone, we often create an illusion, projecting the person’s life after a mere ten-minute conversation. Little do we know about the secrets hiding beneath that illusion. It is important not to come to a conclusion about someone before knowing their whole story. Events change people, and there is always a reason behind why people do what they do.
Shivani Arvind
Shivani Arvind 