Zaylee

The Day

It's finally the day! I am not always that excited but this one is different. It's my 18th birthday. Oh it's only 12 am now. And my phone notifications started buzzing. I know who that is though. Adria nearly broke my phone by sending so many texts and pictures. Then someone just entered my room without knocking though I don't mind today. It is my mom. She wished me "happy birthday". And then my brother and dad wished me. I thanked them.

My mom asked, "What do you want sweetie?"

I have plans already about what to say.

I took a deep breathe and said, "I wanna move out. Like on my own. I have some part time job offers and I can join there. I just want to be independent."

I could see the expression changes on their faces except my brother. He was all okay with it. I am not expecting or accepting a  direct 'no' on my face.

My mom was about to say something but my dad interrupted and said, "We will think about it and let you know at the breakfast table. Don't worry. Have fun. Good night honey." And he left and so did my mom. So this means I will be waking up early and have breakfast with my parents.

My brother gave me the box he bought with him. The box looked like of some sort of BTS merch. He is always supportive to my decisions. He is my elder brother by the way.

He said, "I really had a hard time choosing it. U better claim it as the best gift I ever gave. I am busy you know so u shouldn't expect anything next time. Lemme make a prediction now. You are getting the permission to move out. I can sense it."

I made an 'aw' face. After that, I opened the box and it was empty. I was shocked, not because I expected something but we don't really have a relation to prank each other. I gave him a blank stare.

He cracked up and said, "Check under your bed. That box has the actual gift. This is the first and last prank with you. But it's still very funny. I recorded it all. I am gonna watch it when you are not here."

I replied, "I am not gonna check the other box now. I lost the remaining trust I had. I will see after you leave. Thank you for whatever it is. I am in a good mood today so I am okay with your prank. Have a good night. Bye." He said it back and left.

I took my phone. The number of messages I got is like 100+. She can only do this. I called Adria and she started screaming. I mean she was wishing me but too loud. She was way more excited than me. And we talked for hours. Like up to 4 am. She lives nearby but I am not allowed to go out after 12 am. Remember when I told strict parents? I wasn't joking. She won't come over even because I don't like anyone in my room and she respects my opinion. I opened the box. It was really merches. He really figured out the one which I didn't have and wanted the most. I am laying on my bed but not sleepy at all. I don't think my parents will agree but I also knew I have my own ways. The only thing I can't do is argue with them. I go out to check if my parents are asleep. I saw my parents discussing something with serious facial expressions in the living room and I assumed it is about me. I came back to my room. I like staying in there and it is way better than overhearing my own parents' conversation. I find it funny how people in dramas eavesdrop and misunderstand since they don't hear everything properly. I have so much going on in my mind. There are many things I have been saving up for this age. I didn't even dye my hair yet. That's like the first thing in my to-do list. Then I am going to get another ear piercing.

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I open my eyes. I didn't realize when I fell asleep. It is 9 am. It's weekend so everyone is asleep. I don't wake up early but today I just did. Since I woke up early I head out to salon. I am really in a hurry to get my hair done. I wanna have my hair dyed in the party. Yes my parents arranged a party. I reach the salon and get my first two things on my list done.