MOVING

BEAT's POV:

Finally, today is the day. I'm moving to a new city-a big city. It's the first time since childhood that I'm leaving my beloved village behind. I've just passed my tenth standard, and now it's time to take the next big step toward my future. As excited as I should be, my heart feels heavy. I'm leaving my grandparents, my friends, and all the familiar comforts I've known for so long.

Thankfully, Mom is moving with me not fully but for some days. I guess they didn't want me to stay alone in an unfamiliar place. Dad is already in the city, waiting for us. He's been working there for years and recently rented a place for us to stay. My mind is a mix of emotions-hope, fear, and sadness. Will I be able to make new friends? Will I fit in? I keep telling myself that everything will work out.

After a grueling 12-hour bus ride, we finally arrive. My back is sore, and I can barely keep my eyes open. Standing at the gate of society, I take a moment to absorb the sight. There are many buildings with many floors, but our building is in the back of all the buildings, and my building had only 3 floors. It's a three-story building with big windows and a simple yet elegant design.

As we step inside, we're greeted by an elderly woman with a warm, bright smile. Through Dad, I learn that she's our landlord. We'll be living on the first floor of the house, which turns out to be bigger than I expected. Two bedrooms, a spacious hall, and a large kitchen-honestly, it's more than enough.

The best part? I finally have my own room! In the village, I always shared a bed with my grandparents or cousins, but this is different. It feels... personal.

Although I'm exhausted, the room is a complete mess, so we spend hours cleaning and unpacking. Mom quickly whips up some rice and curry for dinner, and we all sit down for our first meal in the new house. The food tastes like home-a small comfort amidst all the change.

Later, after a much-needed nap, I wake up and dive into my gaming setup. I'm a pro-national gamer, after all, and daily practice isn't optional. Next year's gaming tournament is my goal, and I can't afford to slack off, no matter how tired I feel.

As the evening unfolds, our landlord stops by to introduce herself properly. She mentions that she lives on the third floor and informs us that another family rents the second floor. Then, she starts listing a whole set of house rules-no noise, no disturbances, no late-night activity.

I can't help but feel a wave of irritation. Noise? Disturbances? I'm a gamer for crying out loud! This is going to be an issue. I bite my tongue, but inside, I'm already annoyed.

Just when I think she's done lecturing us, she adds one final piece of information. She'll be traveling to the USA next week to visit her son and won't be back for six months. A wave of relief washes over me. Six months of peace? I'll take it.

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