A Familiar Face
The day took a surprising turn when someone from Alan’s past approached us, eyes wide and voice trembling with disbelief. “Alan? Is that really you?” the man asked, clearly stunned. Alan responded with a wink and a laugh, “In the flesh!” Though their exchange was brief, the tension hung in the air like an unspoken question. It was clear that Alan’s transformation was shocking not just to me, but to those who had known him longer.
Alan’s casual deflection told me everything and nothing at once. His friend didn’t push for details, and Alan didn’t offer any. Instead, they shared a look, a moment of silent acknowledgment that some changes are better left unexplained—for now. I found myself wondering how many others had seen this side of Alan, or if I was witnessing something truly rare. The encounter was short, but it left behind a ripple of intrigue I couldn’t quite shake.
Advertisements
Advertisements