The faint echo of the bell signaling the end of the period still lingered in the school corridor. Usually, a sense of laziness descends during this time after lunch. However, today, with Mr. Mihir's class being off, an unexpected wonderful 'free time' had arrived.
He sat down at his desk in a corner of the staff room. To relieve his fatigue, he asked the office clerk to bring him a cup of steaming hot milk tea. As soon as he placed the cup on the table, the familiar aroma of tea spread all around. The artificial rose pot kept on one side of the table seemed to be radiating a piece of freshness on this lazy afternoon.
As he took the first sip of tea, a strange invigorating feeling spread through his body. Staring at the gentle breeze coming in through the window, Mr. Mihir thought that perhaps the true joys of life are hidden in such small moments. A cup of tea, a bit of leisure, and a collection of peaceful thoughts stored within—this small break in the afternoon was enough to recharge him for the rest of the day's work in an instant.