Demigod (SLOW UPDATES)

(1) Rumoured "Fair"

"Wakey wakey Birthday Girl!" Wiona sang as she stomped into my room while swinging a metal spoon against my mother's old pot.
She probably got it since it was about to be thrown out. My mother never and I mean never lets someone take her beloved pots. Huh , today must be special.

Oh wait , it is. It's my birthday. Ew.
I turned and placed my pillow on my head while planting my face deep into the mattress, muffling my groan.
"Go Afwan Weefona"

"Oh c'mon! Its your b i r t h d a y."
And then , she tore my pillow and blanket away , smacking the spoon against the pot once more as soon as my ears were in sight.

"Bloody Hell! All right! I can hear you! You walk like a freaking elephant by the way , are you gaining weight? Cut down the cheeseburgers Nio."

"What I do with my cheeseburgers are none of your business thank you very much. Anyway , good morning birthday girl! I see you woke up on the right side of bed today!" Wiona beamed ecstatically at me.
If anything , it seemed to be more of her birthday than mine.

"I told you , I don't like being woken up early for something that isn't important."

Damn , my ears hurt like heck. Wiona sure could make a deaf man feel grateful for his inability.

"It is too important! Your sixteen Nona , s i x t e e n."

"So? I hate my birthday. It just reminds me of him."

"Oh mon petit chou , that does not define anything. I should say I'm quite grateful you were born. Who else to fawn over the Lenard family's son with?" she winked at me while discretely wrapping and arm around my waist.

"Besides , your special on your birthday and no one can make you feel any less! Now , get up ! We are going out to celebrate and come home for a hot steamy dinner from Giselle!"

I gave her a small , grateful smile.
In a way , Wiona was definitely annoying but she was the type who would show your special and also make you feel annoyingly loved.
Once she was out of the door , I got up and went to the dressing table.

I stood in front of the medium sized dressing table , staring at the girl with shoulder-length amber coloured hair accompanied by dull brown eyes.
I had slight dark circles around my eyes , probably from losing sleep over the pain my birthday would bring.

It was weird actually , how haunted I am of my birthday. I'd usually never paced this much around a room the night before but something , something was lying in wait and I couldn't shake off that feeling.

"It's going to be alright Nona , you can do this." I gave a firm nod to my reflection before hurriedly rushing my morning routine. God knows how thin Wiona's patience can be from waiting for me.

"Ienois!"

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"Geesh , took you forever to finally come down , Nois!" My mother gave me a look that was mixed with concern and also annoyance.

"Well , at least I'm here. So , mama , what's today's breakfast going to be ? Burnt sunny side up eggs you tried to make or stone hard pancakes?"

She gave me a mischevious grin ,
"Even better , microwaved pop-tarts."
I chuckled at her.
My mother can not cook to save her life. She watches Food Network and tries to copy the recipe and steps but alas , the best she could make was unsalted salted caramel.

"Thanks mama ," I kissed her cheek and she held my face between her two palms.
"My darling , don't blame him and enjoy your special day today , okay?" She smiled tenderly and let go before she turned to leave the kitchen in search for Wiona.

I sighed. Well , it is my birthday so I guess I'll go along with the usual way of celebrating it. With Wiona.

"NIO ! GET YOUR ELEPHANT BUTT HERE WE HAVE POP TARTS!"

"POP TARTS? SOMETHING EDIBLE?" Wiona rushed here and snatched half my portion. Well , I wasn't planning on eating a lot today.

"Anyways , where are we going this year? I thought we visited almost everywhere on Nashville?"

"Get in the car and I'll explain. Its an half and hour drive there."
Nodding , I grabbed my phone and wallet placed on the small counter where I left them last night and shoved them in my jeans.
Placing my plate down , I brushed the crumbs off and went to find my mother.

"Mama! Wiona and I are leaving now!"
I hollered and she came into view.

"Drive safely and take care okay Nois? I'll miss you,"
She looked at me with worry pinching her brows together.

"I will mama. Bye bye! Love you!"
I yelled behind my shoulder as I left the house and hopped into the passenger seat with Wiona behind the wheel.

"So Nio,care to explain where we are going?"

The car engine gave a low purr as it started up and we were on the right lane on the road of the sleepy town.

"I heard some of the gossiping ladies down at the coffee shop speaking about the Nashville County Fair. Apparently , it comes really rare , like once every sixteen years or something so that explains why we never heard of it. I was hoping your birthday would be at that very same rare fair!"

"Ooh , sweet , a fair. That was from pure gossip Nio , how would the info be so sure?"
I asked her , doubtful of how promising this fair sounded.
It made my heart flutter a bit when Wiona said it occurred very rare and the realisation that it occurred on my birthday , an equally rare day.

"I guess this year you can become reckless then. Live a little Nona!"

"I am living. My heart hasn't stopped beating."

I grinned at Wiona as she looked back at me , mirroring the same grin.
Despite my protests this morning about my birthday , I usually get horribly reckless every year I celebrate it. This year was no different.

As the wind brushed past my hair , I let go of everything I was worried about.

"We're here!" She clapped her hands together and smiled at the entrance.
It was our usual activities field that was left open for any events. This year , its the rumoured County Fair.

I looked at Wiona before holding hands with her.

Smiling , we entered.