The world was as silent as if it ended the night before. The sun was still resolutely below the horizon and the streets were all quiet and dark. The coolness of the early morning brought a sense of calmness. The room itself stank of loamy fragrance.
I woke up with a start, my breathing heavy. I closed my eyes for a brief moment to let go of the unnecessary thoughts, I gave myself a moment to shed the sleep from my brain before pulling myself together. Sleeping had become a dangerous thing for me. Sleep from the past many days had brought me uneasiness. Waking up was no longer the pleasure it was before. Since the many days, I had to wake up with a queasy stomach before emptying my stomach down the drain. It was hard. Starting the day was being hard for me.
I looked around the dimly lit
