An Ugly Pig

In a small town, away from the city,

Anywhere eyes reached, the pristine white snow had layered on everything making the town look surreal like a fantasy land out of a fairytale.

Each house by the road had a small lawn, enclosed by fences. The simple, small cars and two-wheelers could be seen parked in the open garages that had collected snow on top of it.

Cheerful giggles of the children could be heard from far while some elders' voices shouted, calling those children inside due to the decreased temperature in the evening.

Due to a sudden and unexpected plan to the town, Gianna shivered in cold due to insufficient warmness from the two-layered clothes. However, her determination was stronger.

The rented car from the nearest airport broke down, not too far away. So she walked on the pavement free of snow.

Gabriel was behind her. He focused on himself and wrapped his jacket tighter. "Sister, where are we? Why did you bring me here?"