Old Man From Up Smiling Novels & Stories

the old lady smile back at him, “that is the only thing we can do at this point, we can’t continue being sad when we know there is nothing we can possibly do” “That is the spirit, I tell you” Brad added, “please have a seat” “Thank you” the old man muttered before lowering himself on his own chair after helping out his wife. “We came here to see you because of an important issue Brad” the old man began to talk again, “ I hope it will not be too inconvenient for you?” “Not at all sir, you may speak” Mr smith cleared his throat and leaned forward,

Many conjecture immerged but the protagonists of the topic calmly enjoyed the banquet, especially the Old Man who was grinning while accepting gifts and words of blessings from the people who flocked around the table. “Is the little Scott? Old Man, I see your shadows within his brows!” An old general from the military arena patted Scottie’s fluffy hair followed by his hearty laughter without any hint of malice. Scottie smiled politely and greeted the old friends of his grandpa especially the infamous old general. “Grandpa General, thank you for your hard work! My Grandpa said that soldiers are the reason why we are all happy today!” “This kid has a sweet mouth! He really knows how to flatter

"Grandpa Santos, give me the usual ribs." "Sure thing." The old man chopped up a piece of ribs and placed it on the electronic scale to weigh it, before making a face in Ollie's direction. It was apparent that the old man was close with Miles. "Oh? Why isn't Miles smiling at Grandpa Santos today?" Whenever he made faces at Miles, the boy would often pretend to be an adult and shake his head proudly. Today, however, the boy was only looking back at him quietly. Ollie pursed his lips and greeted sweetly, "Hello, Grandpa Santos."

"You know,the one person we can relate our problems and joy to is the driver" That was what grandad once said,and all through that week he couldn't stop being so chatty with the taxi drivers. Maybe because he was a driver,maybe that's where that perspective came from,he must have heard plenty. "Sir, It seems like someone you love just passed away"The driver said,penetrating my thoughts. I remained silent. "It's a new year sir,you have to start it off with a smile if you want the year to end with a smile"

Old and grey are her hair, her teeth losing a few neighbours, with wrinkles in her face. Neon stares at her confusingly and behind him to confirm if she's talking to him. In the end, he only ends up looking like an idiot as the old lady just stands there staring at him with a smile on her face. He breathes out and his shoulders slump as he smiles, he couldn't be rude to an elderly lady. "I am." "Why ish thab (why's that)?" Her missing teeth don't let her speak properly as air escapes from her gaps, carrying her words with it.

“ETHAN.” “What?” “He’s sixty.” “So?” “HE HAS GRANDCHILDREN.” “He can still flirt.” “HE WASN’T FLIRTING!” He looks away. SULKING. ACTUAL SULKING. I want to laugh so hard I die. “You’re insane,” I whisper. He shrugs. “You smiled back.” “I smile at EVERYONE!” “Stop.” “NO!” He steps closer again. “Smile only at me.” “OH MY GOD— THIS IS NOT A DRAMA—”

I stood in the middle of the living room, facing the security camera's blinking red light, practicing my smile again and again. Looking into the lens, I spoke softly, like I was leaving a message for the Mom who'd watch it someday. "Mom, look. I practiced the perfect smile again today. "Lift the corners of my mouth fifteen degrees and show eight teeth. The books say that's the most sincere smile. The one that makes people feel warm. "I've practiced so much my face hurts... but that's okay. "When you watch this tomorrow... will you tell me I did a good job? "Will you finally believe I wasn't lying to you?"

In the photo, he was still smiling, the same way he had smiled eighteen years ago. (The End)

I said and rolled my eyes. He smiled. For some reason, his smile looked different now. It was almost sad. But before I could ask about it again, something caught my attention. An old couple was walking nearby. The old man was carrying flowers while the old woman was laughing. They looked happy together. I smiled. “They are cute,” I said. “Yeah,” Adrian said. I looked at Adrian. He was staring at the couple too. But unlike me, he wasn't smiling. Instead, he looked lost in thought.

he said to the old lady and she smiled. "I am glad you learned your lesson"she said to him. "Are you satisfied?"he said to me and I nodded. He stood up on his knees, glaring at me again. "You are a psycho"he said to me before leaving. "Thanks"the old lady said to me and I smiled. "I can take you home if you want"I said to her. "Don't worry about me,I can manage,am not that old"she said to me and I smiled. She was right,she was not that old,she was still active and strong.