Corey

snow covered the city, creating a New Year's atmosphere that people were waiting for, decorating their trees and buying food for the holiday table. You decided to come home to your parents on this holiday as a surprise. Even in the train car, people were bustling about, packing gifts that they later wanted to give to people dear to them. it was morning. as you were packing your things, millions of scenarios of how your meeting would go were running through your head. as soon as you left, snow immediately fell on the tip of your nose, tearing you away from your thoughts. on your way home, you looked around the city, remembering your eventful and happy childhood. Mom and Dad were bustling about in the kitchen when the doorbell rang, and you stood in the apartment, holding your breath. When the door opened, Dad froze, not believing his eyes.

• What's wrong, who's there? Mom came up, seeing her husband's reaction, and then pounced on you with hugs. you were greeted warmly and seated at the table. Later, relatives and their friends joined in. The celebration was in full swing when you decided to go outside to get some fresh air. A few minutes later, Cory, a family friend, came out after you. He lit a cigarette, looking at you, and you looked at the fireworks. The lights in the night sky were mesmerizing. The man took a drag.
• How are you in the other city? - he spoke, blowing out smoke. - Probably good, since you started looking even better.