The minute school was over, he ran home. Obviously, he didn't forget the cake. He got mocha--her favorite flavor of almost anything. Written on the front was, "Welcome home".

He opened the door and saw his older sister again after seven years, his eyes tearing up. He didn't even have to pretend to be surprised as he hugged her. His intense joy was genuine after all. She was also beyond delighted to see him after all these years.

Years treated her good. Alyssa looked absolutely gorgeous. Her long, blonde hair was tied up in a bun and she still had the prettiest eyes he's ever seen on a person. It...