I froze. She had always seemed like a calm, quiet, and humble woman. The sight was so extraordinary that I couldn’t look away. I wanted to see what she would do next.

An Unexpected Visitor

She jumped down into her yard, then made her way to mine. With quick movements, she climbed again, landing in my garden. It was far too late for a casual visit, and people simply don’t show up at neighbors’ doors at such an hour.

I quickly slipped on my robe and stepped outside, my heart racing, my mind spinning with guesses.