Turn back time.

“Can you turn back the time?” the elderly man asked Albupa.

Albupa stared at the old man and asked him what was wrong. He told him that he was recalling the day that his wife left this earth.

“My deepest condolences,” Albupa said as he gave him a hug.

The man told the young lad about his wife. How much she loved being outdoors. Even when it was really cold. She would still go outside, early in the morning, to see the sunrise.

The old man sniffed and wiped the tears from his eyes. He handed Albupa his watch.

“What’s this for?” Albupa asked.

“If you ever feel sad, and lost, or wish that you could alter time- then look at this watch,” replied the old man.

“Thank you.”

Albupa sat for a while with him and they watched the sunrise together. The old man beamed with joy. He felt like his wife was still with him. Now his tears were that of gladness. The company of the young child also helped make him feel less sad & alone.