"Honey, wake up. Happy 17th Birthday"
I woke up with Gail standing beside the bed in her usual black and white office outfit. She was holding a bouquet of roses. This was the longest time she'd spent with me. She's always too busy to bond with us.
"Thanks" I said as I sat up
"You're 17 now. Looks like you need to change your style, honey. You should know what's right and wrong." Saying this while she was caressing my hair. Her eyes were on me, she looked like she cared a lot but in the other side she only cares about her name.
I'm not your usual 16 year old. I'm not like those girls who always wear make up and skirts. I don't have any friends and I was home-schooled since 7th grade, that's why I don't know what's happening with the outside world.
" Alright" the only word that came out of my mouth.
" I have to go now. You know being a VP is hard. Your grandfather is retiring soon and your dad's not helping. He's too busy with his shops"
She gave me the bouquet. She left a trail of her perfume. It was the smell of cinnamon and lavender.
I just sat down, smelling the flowers. It was a sunny day. I stood up and walked to the porch. There was the beach. With its clear, blue waters. The breeze was cool; it made its way to the room. The whole house was quiet. So quiet. Where did my siblings go? Led, Sam, Lauren and Danielle.
Every morning, I would hear them shouting at each other. Running on the stairs or throwing things at each other. But for today, it was really quiet.
*Knock, Knock*
"Good Morning, sis. Happy 85th Birthday. "Led grinning. He was wearing his usual white shirt with his checkered shorts and black slippers.
" I feel crappy today." Answering him while fixing my hair in a ponytail.
" Now, let's put this on. We have a surprise for you. "He was putting the blindfold on.
We made our way through the stairs. "Watch your step. We wouldn't want you scraping your knee or something"
We approached a certain part of the house. Probably the kitchen because I smelled honey, pancakes and bacon.
"Stay here, count to three and take of the blindfold"
1 2 3 .................
"Happy Birthday Emmanuelle Baye Darling!!" they all cheerily shouted as I got rid of the blindfold.
Everybody was there. They gave me a delicious breakfast; w/c consisted of bacon, egg and pancake with orange juice.
"Gift time" Danielle, our youngest, putting this little blue box in front of me.
It white bracelet with the words "YOU'RE THE BEST" and there was this Eiffel Tower pendant.
"This is cute. Thank You Elle" I hugged her.
" My turn. You'll probably love this" Lauren putting the pizza box on my lap.
" I already love it" already stuffing my mouth with Hawaiian pizza.
"Sorry, we don't have anything for you" Led told me as he was eating the last pancake
"But mom's throwing you a party. Everyone's there. Grandpa, your friends and some other random people" Sam with her glittery eyes was wearing her white mini dress. She was somewhat slow dancing.
I realized that everybody was wearing white. I felt my stomach turn and my skin hair stand. It was like they're leading me to my funeral.
"What do you mean friends ? My bed and the food ?"
