Leaving the tent, I turned right and entered an alley that would serve as the last leg of my trip home. The night had completely encompassed the surrounding with darkness. To see my way through, I was aided by a lone light post standing halfway of the alley’s stretch. A few more steps I wound soon wind down in front of my gate. I opted to walk cautiously on the limited width space of the sidewalk to avoid the ankle-flooded and mud-covered lane. I eventually crossed to the other side of the alley when I chanced upon a mud-cleared portion where I could walk with confidence with my shoes not getting immersed.
I finally reached my gate. I threw a side-way glance on my right as if expecting for something my eyes might notice that would have changed overnight, but the surrounding was still the
