where did the time go?
It was by far one of the hottest days of summer. The sweltering heat was so unbearable, that I desperately tried to fan myself with the help of a thin, battered magazine I had been trying to read a while ago. I waited in vain for some relief. Frustrated, I sat on the ledge near the window gazing towards the sky birds soaring high up, butterflies fluttering in the garden nearby, and a cool breeze passed, bringing in the delightful fragrance of different flowers. An immense sense of relief washed down my body. I lay my head against the cool glass pane and closed my eyes feeling every stroke of wind pass through the strands of my hair. I had never felt so peaceful. Suddenly, the realization struck. I glanced at the calendar to make sure I was right. Yes. Four months had passed since the day my senior year of high school came to an end. I was so taken by surprise, that I frantically began replaying all those months in my head and contemplated, ‘Where did the time go?’ now, let ...