"I'm home! Mom? Dad? Sorry I'm late. I just had a little talk with---"
"Sir, sorry but your parents aren't home yet. They called me earlier. They had a work meeting in Hakone. They will be staying there for two days."
"Is that so? Thanks. I will just going to my room then."
"Do you want something sir?"
"No. Nothing. Thank you Mr. Kinjou."
I thought they will be free tonight. I understand them. They are doing this for me. But sometimes ... just sometimes I don't get them. We already had everything. And these material things are enough for me. I wish someday they can understand me as much as I did for them.
"Sir, Good morning. You will be late in school if you don't get up this instance."
I fell asleep last night, thinking about my parents. How pitiful am I.
"Sir? Is everything Ok?"
No. Everything is wrong!
"Don't mind me Mr. Kinjou. Is my favourite breakfast ready?"
"Certainly yes Sir! I really make sure it is what you wanted it to be."
"Thank you Mr. Kinjou. And sorry for all the trouble I am making."
"You didn't do anything wrong Sir. You've been always a good boy and a good son. Just keep it up! And someday it will be rewarded."
"I hope so. I will take a bath first then I will be down shortly."
"It will, Sir. Ok sir! We will just wait for you downstairs."
Mr. Kinjou really is a caring person. I hope my parents are like him. Did he just say 'we'? Who's 'we'? mmmmh ... Maybe all the maids. Huh? Wait! It's already October 13! Whoah ... I really do forget that it is my birthday today. I should wear something cool today. I had to go somewhere. Had fun. I will invite all the gang for party. And it's all my treat. It will never be boring just like last year. I won't make it happen again. Just by remembering those, it makes me escape reality. I just want to be happy and thankful every second of my life.
I am done! I'm going downstairs. I am excited for Mr. Kinjou's surprise. I hope he really had. Even it is a simple surprise.
♫ ♪ "Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday to you!" ♫ ♪
Just before they had finished their singing. I am already at their front. Shocked. I am not expecting it. I thought it's only Mr. Kinjou and the maids. My parents. My friends. My schoolmates. My fellow gamers. All of them. They are here. I can't imagine it's really happening. Is it true? Am I just imagining things? Mr. Kinjou is standing beside me.
"Mr. Kinjou?"
"Yes Sir? What is it?"
"Can you pinch me?"
"Why Sir?"
"To know if I am already awake."
"Can I do it?" It's Josh voice. I know it's him. Haha. It's really him. I can't believe it! Everyone. I don't want to cry anymore.
"Thank you so much to all of you! You made my day!"
My parents. I thought they are out for a business meeting. Why are they here?
"Drew. Your Mom and I are very sorry for all the times we are not there for you. It must be hard. We are so sorry my son."
They are really in front of me. Talking to me. I am so happy that I am about to cry again. No. I don't want. I want my birthday to be as happy as I can and everyone else.
The greatest gift I had received was their kisses and hugs. Their warmth smiles that makes me alive. I don't want to blink an eye with this kind of scenery. I couldn't say anything but thanks. Every time I am in need you're always beside me. Pushing me to go on. Pushing me to be strong enough. And now, I am here. This is all because of you. I will treasure this moment with me. I will never forget that miracles really do exist. And it's my Family.
"Are you enjoying it a lot?" Josh asked me.
"Of course I am. I've been dreaming of it a countless times."
"I am happy for you Drew. You've been rewarded for the fight you've won. Thank you for keeping an inspiration for me. Happy Birthday! Do you want a gift?"
"Haha. No. You are an inspiration for me. But thanks. Without you, I may stop fighting. But what is that gift? Lend me now. Haha."
"I can't. Haha."
"What? But you just said it!"
"Hahaha. Tomorrow, I will give my gift for you. I forgot to bring it today. Sorry."
"Whatever!"
