Episode 92

I stopped walking.

He'd let go of my hand and stood slightly to the side so as not to block my view.

As if he even could.

I'd been to this backyard a number of times, and in my opinion, the term 'backyard' didn't give this place justice.

It was really large for one and wasn't fenced, so it looked like it had enough space to build another mansion.

The grass was low cut here, almost always, there was a wooden and glass shed at the far end and a giant pool right in the centre. With a cute little summer hut a little behind the pool.

The pool was always covered, therefore never actually used, so anytime I was out here, I'd sit on the lounging chairs and relax.

But today, it was uncovered. And practically glowing.

The first thing that caught my eyes, as usual, were the lights.

Blue and green, coming from inside the pool, making it appear like some glowing elixir, ready to grant me three wishes.

Next were the yellow and white floor lights that lined the edges of the pool, all around