Elderly

Word count: 250

"Do I look old?" Kelsi asked her husband of 25 years, Ryan Evans.

"You look lovely as the first time I saw you." He answered brightly at her.

Kelsi blushed at his husband's compliment but was determined to get the truth out of him. "That doesn't answer my question Ry."

The father of two looked at his wife's eyes and saw the seriousness in them. "You're not old Kels; you're just… more mature." He answered with complete honesty.

Seemingly contented with his answer, Kelsi smiled at him and returned her attention to her food.

"What made you think you were old?" Ryan suddenly asked.

"Nothing, just something that happened earlier today."

"Mind telling me this wonderful story?"

"Well, it happened in the subway." She began. "I got into the train and when I looked around, there were no available seat so I was forced to stand. Then suddenly this really nice teenage girl stood up and offered me her seat. I was really tired due to all the walking I did so accept her offer and sat down."

"Then?"

"That's it." She stated.

Ryan raised his eyebrows. "I don't get it. How did that event make you think you were old?"

"I was bored during the ride so I read the different posters and signs on the train. But the sign that was directly across me caught my attention and made me think about my age."

"What did the sign say?"

She sighed.

"Seats are for the elderly and disabled."


Thanks for all the reviews guys! This actually happened to my mom except she told me the story instead of my dad.