As I woke up, I felt a rather unique blend of emotions that seemed to simultaneously bring both peace and unease, an intriguing concoction of solace and malaise. It was an entirely unexpected feeling that caught me off guard, leaving me pondering over its origins for a solid minute before the reason behind it finally clicked in my mind.

Alexei.

The bedside was cold as the coldness seeped through me while I tossed on my side glancing out the window. The weather was nice today, no more chilling breeze but there was a sweet intoxication in the breeze—tangerine and bittersweet.

It felt surreal, like a dream I was waking up...