The cottage on the hill is covered with snow. Inside he sits reading a book of short stories. The fireplace keeps the room warm and cozy. The road to the valley town is blocked due to snow, and it will take a few days for the workers to clear the snow and make the road functional. Till then he is alone in this cottage with company of books and the fire.
The morning is cold, with no sign of life, except for a few dogs around the cottage. He had already stacked enough ration and eatables, chopped firewood neatly stacking it in the store room outside the cottage.
He comes here when he gets tired of city life. This cottage is like a second home to him.
He looks through the window and sees the snow covered deodars shining in the sun.