Embers

April 24, 2045- Monday

Rise took out the picture of his family with his ma and pa from his bedside. His mother in a flowing dress next to his father, clasping his shoulder. He had kept this picture with him during his running time training in New York and racing in Seoul. It gave him a sense of comfort to see his ma and pa behind him at their farmhouse, smiling.

“Breakfast is ready!” calls out Ma.

“Okay, ma,” says Rise, setting down the picture on his nightstand.

The scrambled eggs smell delicious, straight from the chicken coup! He eats his fill saying thank you to his ma. He stands and heads to the bus with his backpack and track bag in hand.

7:24 am on the dot.

The school year was in full swing for that new year of 2045. His junior year of high school. He has kept in contact with his team members from the race over text on group chat and video calls occasionally.