1 | Secret Surprise

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Wednesday, May 26, 2027
Ember City, California
Harrington Mansion, 26 Dawnridge Lane

THE breeze was warm as the heat blazed from within. Summer is finally here, the nature around flourishes with bright colors, and the air is filled with the sweet fragrance of blooming flowers.

School was over, it was now the beginning of summer vacation before senior year. The students of Ember National High School were already planning for a perfect summer. Beaches, travels, hangouts and the likes were on their agenda. It's crazy to think that they were almost finishing high school, one day they were just in 7th grade until the blink of an eye.

In the outstanding midst of students, there was a tight-knit group of five friends. They were only one of the most famous and known groups in their entire campus, notably for their incredible mix of perfection, fame, intelligence and beauty. Likewise, they already had their entire summer planned ahead.

"Hillary! The cake is here." shouted Anastasia.

Today was the seventeenth birthday of their fellow friend, Seraphina Harrington. Her lovely friends decided to plan an incredible surprise party just for her. It was all their ideas combined along with the help of Seraphina's parents as they decided to host the party at her family mansion.

Hillary raised a brow, "Well, then go get it." She told Anastasia.

Sophisticated, gorgeous and brilliant Hillary Valentine, the leader of the group. Definitely, a typical rich person. She doesn't hesitate in telling people what to do and would always follow what she says. Hillary comes from a very wealthy family; they were old money. Her family has been in this city for years, the whole school knows who she is. She just wasn't hard to miss due to her confidence, aura and style. Hillary was adored by many men around, but they never really had a chance. Although she is sharp as a cat, it isn't easy to fool her.

Beautiful and intelligent Anastasia Montgomery, the closest to Hillary. Always by her side, doing whatever she wanted. A very iconic pair, having similar tastes in fashion. Anastasia's family is a close second to Hillary's. She moved from New York and her family owned a multi-million-dollar company; supporting many of the schools' projects and the city's improvement. Anastasia had plenty of suitors of her own who wanted to win her heart, but it was never really as warm as you think.

Stylish, classy Seraphina Harrington. A family of new money; they owned a popular international jewelry store and shared the same love for fashion as her two friends. She always had a knot for jewelry and was the heiress to their family business. Seraphina was recognized by Hillary for her sense of fashion and welcomed her to the group. She developed a personality similar to Hillary's on some occasions, she did look up to her. Hillary was perfect herself after all.

Anastasia asked one of Seraphina's housekeepers to go fetch the cake for her, it was just right outside the main entrance of the house. They were busy decorating the backyard for the party and her house was far from small. A few of the housekeepers helped with the decorations as their friend Vivianne was busy helping with the food.

Hillary went inside the kitchen to check the food, "Hey, Viv."

Vivianne looked up from the pot which was brewing some delicious stew. "Hey, Hillary. I'm just finishing up the stew, it's almost ready. The other foods are already done, just tell me when you're done with the decorating, and I'll set them outside."

Mature, decent Vivianne Alistair. She lived a well-balanced life; different from how her three other friends lived their life. She was rich but never bragged about it. Her parents were known around the city, her father was a lawyer, while her mother was a doctor. She was raised well by her parents. She was the exact opposite of Hillary in a few ways, she wasn't spoiled. Vivianne, like the others, shared the same sentiment for fashion. She loved it in every way and was grateful for anything she received.

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