It's a warm, beautiful day for a celebration. Posy woke up feeling thrilled because she knows it's her special day. Everyone asked Posy to stay inside the house so she won't be able to spoil the surprise. The garden looks magical thanks to Bian's artistic talent decorating the venue. Sasha and Rosa are busy preparing the food while En keeps an eye on Posy so she can't go outside the house just yet.
"Posy is getting bored eh?"
Bian spoke as she enters the living room.
"Yes, she wants to go out. Really stubborn."
En responded panting. She has been chasing her sister as she attempts to run out the door multiple times.
"Posy, you're making your sister tired. She won't have the energy to celebrate with you soon if you keep her from chasing you."
Bian teased the birthday girl.
"I'm sorry sister. I will stop from running around now. I will not try to go out anymore until you tell me to."
Posy apologized to her sister.
"It's okay dear. But yes, don't go outside yet until we say so okay?"
En responded.
Bian offered to look after Posy so En can freshen up herself. After getting dress, En received a text message from Alina.
"What time will Posy's birthday party start?"
"3P.M. Do you need help with directions?"
En replied.
"No, I got it. I won't stay that long though. I have some errands to do tonight."
Alina's response to her message.
"That's fine. What matters is you'll show up. You promised her. And she takes promises seriously."
En reminded Alina of her promise.
"Yes, I know. I'll be there. I'll see you soon!"
The guests are starting to arrive at the farm house - Posy's friends from school, her teachers, Bian's niece, and the workers on the farm and their kids. They have all gathered in the garden as they wait for little Posy to come out at 3PM. Rosa is helping Posy get dressed before coming out. En on the other hand, stayed outside the house to wait for them. She leans on the fence as she lights a cigarette. She needed a little break from all the preparations earlier. She needed some time by herself to relax as she sipped the cigarette in her hand.
A few minutes have passed and she saw a black Impala pulled over the driveway. Shortly after, she saw the car door opened and Alina stepped out of the vehicle. She was wearing a black casual dress crafted from delicate silk satin that catches the light with a subtle sheen. The bodice is adorned with intricate lace detailing that wraps around the neckline in an elegant V-shape, creating a sophisticated look. The waist is cinched with a thin, satin belt, enhancing the dress's graceful silhouette. The color adds a romantic touch, and it moves with a fluid, almost weightless grace, making it perfect for an enchanting event.
En's eyes widened, her body stiffed as she saw Alina approached her way to her. Her body made an involuntary gulp as she gazes the woman in admiration. Her heart raced like it's about to jump out of her body. She has been trying to catch her rapid breath and regain her composure as the woman gets closer and closer.
"Am I late?"
Alina greeted her with a smile.
En, still regaining composure, couldn't find the right words to say in that moment.
"No, you're. . . you're not yet. . . late."
En stuttered as she can't take her eyes off the gorgeous woman in front of her.
"Why are you here? Shouldn't you be helping Posy get ready by now?"
Alina continued to ask questions.
En was still stiff and speechless for a moment when her smoke ran out and almost burned her finger. The sharp sting made her flinch, jolting her back to her senses and snapping her out of her daze.
"Are you okay?!?"
Alina worriedly asked.
"Yes, I'm fine. Auntie is helping Posy get dressed. She should be here in a few."
En answered with an awkward smile.
Posy walked with her big sister towards the garden. She can see the big arc that serves as an entrance to what looks like a fairy land. Twinkling fairy lights are strung among the branches, casting a warm, magical glow once twilight descends. A central, ornate gazebo stands as a focal point, draped in flowing white fabric and twinkling fairy lights, offering a magical space for the birthday celebration. Surrounding it are elegantly set tables, covered in lace tablecloths and adorned with delicate centerpieces and shimmering candles. In one corner, a beautifully decorated cake table features a tiered cake surrounded by an assortment of dainty treats, all set against a backdrop of cascading ivy and fairy lights. The air is filled with the gentle sound of a babbling brook, adding to the serene and enchanting ambiance.
"Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear Posy, happy birthday to you!"
Everyone sings in joy as they see the birthday girl entering the venue looking like a fairytale princess wearing a light blue dress and crown on her head.
The guests were handing out their gifts to the birthday girl and Posy opens them one at a time. She received a lot of gifts from her friends in school and at the farm, her teachers and even the workers on the farm didn't forget to bring Posy some gifts.
It was Alina's turn to give her gift to Posy. She handed her a box wrapped in a red ribbon. Posy opened the gift and saw an album. As she opened the album, she saw a lot of pictures of her and En when they were in the amusement park. Photos of them eating, playing carnival games, riding the bump car, watching the parade and photos with the cartoon characters. Posy was really happy seeing all the photos of that happy moment she had with En that day. The album still has a lot of empty spaces as she browses each page.
"Your happy memories don't stop there little one. Make sure to fill in the rest of the empty spaces with more of those memories as time goes by, okay? Happy birthday dear! Please continue being as sweet, lovely and beautiful as you are today."
Alina gave her birthday message to Posy.
"Thank you pretty lady! I love this gift so much!"
Posy replied happily.
Sasha then handed over her gift to Posy. Her gift is as tall as the birthday girl. Posy tears the wrap and saw a big stuffed dinosaur. The little girl remembered Sasha's story one night during a thunder storm.
"Happy birthday my lovely naughty girl! Remeber the story I told you about the bunny and dinosaur? Now your little bunny's friend is here so they can play during the storm with you. You don't have to feel afraid anymore. Big sister's bunny and Sasha's dino will protect you. I love you crazy kid!"
Sasha says her birthday greeting and kisses Posy on her cheek.
Finally, En gave her gift to her little sister wrapped in a small box. Inside the box was a silver necklace with a heart locket.
"I didn't buy anything new for you birthday little one. But this necklace is something very valuable to me. My Nana gave this to me when I was small. Inside that locket is a picture of our mom. It's what I always look when I want to see her face. I want you to have it from now on."
Posy opened the locket finding her mom's photo on one side, and En's photo on the other. Posy cant help but cry as she misses her mom today and happy at the same time seeing her sister's photo on the locket too.
"Happy birthday Posy. Always remember you are always in our hearts!"
En kissed her little sister after saying her birthday greetings.
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Bus 732
RomansaEn thought that moving into the new, unfamiliar place would be her biggest struggle - but she was wrong. . .
