The Empty Flat
I woke up to a beautiful scenario of birds chirping and the sun slowly settling its rays on the earth. I went to the balcony and admired the scenic beauty until mom called me. After having my breakfast I relaxed a bit and bathed and washed my clothes. I went to the terrace to sundry my clothes. As I climbed upstairs I passed through flat no. 18. I heard creaking sounds. 'The residents might be shifting the furnitures' I thought and went my way. As I reached the terrace I saw Salini di smoking a cigarette. I wished her "good morning" and started clipping my clothes on the wire. "Did you heard about flat no.18?" She asked. "Umm not yet. Why? what is it?" I asked still continued doing my work. "Well, the residents are leaving again." "Again?" I raised my brows " it's been hardly a year" "Well, you know" she shrugged. They are probably the 9th resident who was living in the flat and are now leaving. ...