Carnival

Aiden's Pov

The market was quite colourful that afternoon and it was packed to the brim as usual. I scrunched my nose up in disgust, holding onto Nicole's hand tightly as we tried to make our way through the din of people who had gathered around.

I did not think I would get used to the rowdiness of the human market anytime soon and if I was being honest, I would rather be lying on the bed in the house than being here.

Everywhere was crowded with people and it seemed to get even more crowdy as we walked further into the market. Amidst the din of people, I noticed that several colourful booths had been set up all around and there appeared to be all sorts of games going on.

Children ran all around from one booth to another, many of them holding a firecracker in their hands as they ran with the least care in the world.

It still marvelled me how free these children were and I found myself wishing once again to be like them, even if it was only for a day.

I wanted to taste freedom once