Shades of Green

One lovely serene morning, daylight filled the skies, the moon big and round, yet to sink into the earth's uncertainty; I and my husband decided to take a walk. We woke up late than usual during the past few weeks, which was also one reason why he seldom took me for walks along with him.  Well, today I was adamant! I felt unfit working at my nine to six job with no physical activity. I needed an endorphin rush that I knew I would get from the walk. And so I went.  The paddy fields were lush green from all the recently sowed grains. White storks scattered around the field probably feeding on the earthworms. The cold air brushed against our hair as we made rapid strides. Sweat trickled down our chests and legs, that made our garments stick to the skin.  I wasn't able to keep pace with my husband so well as I used to. I cursed myself for missing those morning walks, slightly jealous of my husband who was working out at the gym, playing badminton, and also brisk-walking every morni