Triplet Alpha’s Regret
Ethan had fine lines around his eyes, and Hunter's face showed weariness and the marks of time.
And Mason, though only forty-two, already had difficulty walking.
Our eyes met, and for a moment, it felt like another lifetime entirely.
Memories flashed: my eldest brother skipping class to attend my parent-teacher conferences, my second brother standing on a stool to cook stir-fries and stews for me, my third brother accompanying me as I played.
And the mischievous, playful young Olivia.
Now, we had all begun to grow old.
They tugged at the corners of their mouths, wanting to smile at me, yet seeming on the verge of tears.