Alex pulled the collar of his shirt while looking away. But Leo did not take the cue and left. Like a shameless brother, he feigned ignorance.
There was really something that changed four years ago. He had gone a few times to meet Alex in the name of work but his eyes were so slow and the smile had just vanished from his face.
Leo tried his best to tell Alex that mother did not mind the rumors and she knew that what happened was accidental and so was father. They did not blame him.
But each time he tried to soothe Alex, it only ended in disaster.
In the end, he could not bear to see his happy and kind brother withering away. At the same time, all the siblings felt like they lost the pillar they were leaning on.
He knew how much they all waited for Alex. and though they did not show, they all were still waiting for their Alex to come back.
For a few seconds, he felt that the old Alex was returning but today.. Was it just his illusion?
