เข้าสู่ระบบROSEThe following morning, I find myself wondering how three little people can make so much noise before breakfast.“That's mine!”“No, it's not!”“Mommy!”I close my eyes briefly as I stand in the kitchen, holding a spoon.Here we go again.I walk into the dining room to find Lee standing on his chair, Liam holding a toy car, and Leona sitting peacefully with a bowl of cereal.“What is happening here?”Lee immediately points at Liam.“He stole my car!”Liam looks offended. “It's not yours. Uncle Leon bought it for all of us.”“But I was playing with it!”“And now it's my turn.”I look between them before turning to Lee.“Get down from that chair.”He does so reluctantly.“Now, Liam, give your brother the car. You can have it when he's done.”Liam sighs dramatically but does as I say.“Thank you,” I tell him.Lee takes the car and gives his brother a victorious smile.I narrow my eyes.“Don't start celebrating. You still have to finish your breakfast.”His smile disappears.Leona gig
Rose's POVThe sound of the doorbell catches my attention just as I finish arranging the plates on the dining table.I wipe my hands against the kitchen towel and walk towards the door.When I open it, Leon stands on the other side, still dressed in his work clothes. In one hand, he holds several shopping bags, while the other carries a large box.“Good evening,” he greets.I glance at the bags before looking back at him. “Good evening. What's all that?”“Things for the children.”Before I can say anything, three little voices erupt from behind me.“Uncle Leon!”The triplets rush towards him.Leon barely has time to put down the bags before they surround him. He laughs, bending down to greet them.“I see someone missed me.”“We did!” Leona announces.Lee immediately reaches for one of the bags. “Did you bring chocolates?” Calling the two Leon and Leo is confusing; ,hence, I settle on calling my Leon Lee.“And toys,” Liam adds, inspecting the large box.Leon smiles. “I brought enough f
LEON“Send Dr. Sam in.”I barely look up from the documents on my desk as I give the instruction.A few minutes later, the door opens.“Good morning, Mr. Creed.”I finally raise my head.“Close the door, Doctor.”He does as instructed, then takes the seat opposite me.I study him for a moment.Dr. Sam has been my family's personal physician for years. He was the man I trusted with my health, the man who attended to my wife during her pregnancy, and the man who stood before me six years ago and announced that my entire family was dead.My wife.My children.Three people I had loved more than anything.Except they weren't dead.They were alive.And he knew.“Do you remember what you told me six years ago?” I ask.His expression changes slightly.“I'm not sure whether I understand.”“Don't insult my intelligence, Doctor.”My voice is colder than I intend.“You stood in front of me and told me my wife and children had died. You told me there had been complications, that their bodies had b
ROSEThe wedding is finally over.Anna and Silven have left for their honeymoon, while Sarah and Adam returned home a week after the wedding. The house feels unusually quiet without them, but life goes on, especially when I have three energetic five-year-olds to keep me busy.“Mommy, are we going to be late?”I look up from the school bags scattered across the living room and find Liam staring at me with worried eyes.My little professor has been asking the same question every five minutes since he woke up.“Sweetheart, it's Monday. We have plenty of time.”“Then why are you still packing our things?” Leon asks, struggling to fit his water bottle into his backpack.“Because someone keeps taking things out of his bag,” I reply, looking pointedly at him.He grins.“I was checking.”“Checking what?”“Whether everything is there.”Liam shakes his head.“That's not how you check things. You have to make a list first.”Leon rolls his eyes.“Not everything needs a list, Liam.”“Actually, it
LeonThe applause following Rose's speech gradually dies down, but the warmth it leaves behind lingers in the room.I watch her return to her seat beside the children, her cheeks slightly flushed. There is something about the way she smiles at Anna that makes it difficult to look away.Those two share a bond that is difficult to put into words.The master of ceremonies is about to move on to the next item when three little voices interrupt him.“We want to talk too!”I turn towards the source of the commotion.The triplets.All three have risen from their seats, their little hands raised as though they are in a classroom.Rose immediately looks at them.“Guys, sit down. You've already caused enough trouble today.”“But, Mommy!” Leon protests, his lower lip sticking out. “We also want to talk!”Liam adjusts his little bow tie.“We prepared something.”I almost smile.Of course, he does.Among the three, Liam is the most organized. He can turn practically anything into a serious discuss
RoseThe song eventually comes to an end, and Leon escorts me back to our table.I barely have time to settle into my seat before the master of ceremonies announces that it's time for the speeches.Anna and Silven take their places at the beautifully decorated table reserved for the newlyweds.One after another, their loved ones are invited to say a few words.Anna's cousins go first, sharing embarrassing childhood stories and teasing her about how she used to insist she would never marry a man who couldn't cook.Silven's parents follow, welcoming Anna into their family and expressing how happy they are to see their son finally find someone who brings out the best in him.Then Adam and Sarah take the microphone.Sarah barely manages to get through her speech without crying. Adam, on the other hand, spends most of his time pretending he isn't emotional, which earns him a few laughs from the guests.More family members and friends follow.Eventually, the microphone finds its way to me.







