Erica's POV
April 29, 2018
Midnight
My phone started ringing loudly and I didn't know who it could be. I answered without looking.
"Hello?"
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMAS!" I heard loudly into the phone. I took the phone away from my ear.
"That's too loud baby but thank you." I laughed.
"Sorry but are you already asleep?" She asked me.
"Of course, I was asleep at 9." I said laughing. I turned my TV on so I could have a little light show in my room.
"You gotta be tired Baby, it's after 3am for you." I said.
"I'll be alright. I wanted to be the first to wish you a happy birthday. I'm so sorry I couldn't be there with you but I promise I'll make it up to you." Ki spoke.
"Awww I know you really wanted to be here honey and it's okay. I really appreciate you calling me."
"Of course my love. I'll let you get some rest and talk to you later okay?"
"Alright, thank you again for the call baby."
"You're welcome, I love you."
"Love you too."
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Few hours later
"Shhhhh"
"Zaya stop giggling!"
"Will y'all shut up, you're gonna wake up Mommy."
I pretended as if I didn't hear my kids making so much noise in my room as I laughed in my head. Every year they do this and make the most noise but I love it so much.
Any minute now they'll start blasting Stevie Wonder's version in 3,2,1....
"Happy Birthday to ya, Happy birthday to ya!" They sung along, making me open my eyes and sit up.
They came closer to the bed and climbed up, carefully, with a tray of food.
"Happy Birthday Mommy!" They screamed once the song ended. I can't believe I'm 46 today. I'm so close to 50 which makes me cringe a bit but I'm learning to embrace aging.
I'm a little sad I won't see Kierra since she's all the way in Detroit, but I'm still happy to be home and not on the road performing on my birthday.
"Awww thank you my babies. Y'all cooked all of this food?" I asked surprised. They've never cooked a spread like this before. I know Krista had to be the one to make the pancakes & bacon but I'm sure she got the littles to fix the bowl of fruit and hand drawn card.
"Yup! We all helped. Read the card!" Zaya said. I picked up the card and was so touched by the drawing and sweetest words.
"Aww y'all are so sweet. Thank you so much." I said. I cut up a few of the pancakes and took a bite. I saw that the kids were waiting for my reaction.
"This is the bestest breakfast I've ever had. Thank you." I said to them. I cut up some more pancakes and let them help me eat it.
"So what do you want to do today Mommy?" Krista asked me.
"Um I'm not sure. What y'all wanna do?" I asked them.
"This is your birthday, you tell us." Krista said. I shook my head and passed the tray to Wozy and Zaya so they could finish my food. I'm not much of a breakfast eater.
"I honestly just wanna stay in today and watch movies with y'all. Maybe we can get lunch somewhere." I shrugged my shoulders and got up out the bed to walk to my closet. I knew Kris would follow behind me.
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Won't Hold Back (COMPLETED)
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