"What a beautiful day to be alive," I gleefully proclaimed.

'Yes indeed, ' Zaram chuckled

The morning sun glinted off the surface of the marble fountain at the center of the courtyard, which casted shimmering reflections on the polished white stones that surrounded it. While the water spills lazily into the basin below.

It was almost serene— almost. Because there was nothing calm and serene about the storm dancing or should I say brewing behind my smile and red lipstick. This was not ...