The army promised they’d be back soon to take them to safety. For now, Aditya and his grandfather were content to wait, knowing the worst was finally behind them. As the skies cleared, the floodwaters receded, leaving their house battered but still standing.
The storm was finally over. The snake had been dealt with, and Aditya felt a sense of peace wash over him. He and his grandfather stood together, watching the sun break through the clouds for the first time in days.