Mandy, a college student

Mandy picked up the utility knife carefully and led its blade along the tape on top of the box. As she managed to get the cardboard box open, she could almost feel some fresher air escape into the tight confines of the small flat she was renting.

The girl did not look inside just yet. It was a boring mid-semester, and she settled herself for a big surprise or a big disappointment with no middle ground. It could be anything, coming from anywhere.

Mandy felt the air becoming thick and dull as usual again, so she sighed and sunk her nose into the box lying on her knees.