An outside view.Ep.6

I heard the soft click of the front door latch settling ajar, leaving a quiet slit open to the shared hallway. Stepping away from the living room floor, I padded toward the entrance on silent feet. The cool linoleum felt smooth beneath my pads. Right beside the entryway doormat, a tiny dried leaf had blown in from outside. I crouched down and nudged it with both paws, watching it slide across the polished floorboards. Peering through the narrow gap, I caught the gentle scent of concrete, elevator hums, and fresh cool air drifting in from beyond.