𝖠𝖫𝖫 𝖨𝖭 ✩ 𝖲.𝖧𝖶 + 𝖸.𝖪𝖧 ✔︎

『 46 』

~Kihyun~

Months passed by and I haven't heard anything from my father. My grandparents found out what happened and they were very disappointed with my father. They kicked him out, making me the owner of our house. The property is now an abandoned building.

My mother is so ashamed of herself for not believing me. They gave me financial support to make up for all the years that I have suffered in the hands of my father.

Today is November 22nd, just a normal school day. Like the usual, lessons and activities.

The bell rang which means it's break time, Hyunwoo, and Wonho's favorite part of the day.

"What do you guys want to do after school?" I asked.

They ignored me and ate their snacks.

"How about you Hyunwoo? Are you going to ignore me as well?"

"Remember the dance competition that got postponed? Hyungwon asked me to help him practice along with Wonho."

"How about the others? Do you have anything to do?"

They didn't respond once again, they're giving me the silent treatment for my birthday. how thoughtful.

Even when the school ended, they still ignored me.

Something inside of me got hurt. I was expecting them to at least greet me "happy birthday" but they could've forgotten it due to a busy schedule.

A greeting is all I'm asking for but I guess it's too much.

I was walking on the sidewalk when I passed by a cake shop.

The small chocolate cake caught my eye. I have enough money for it so why don't I just buy it.

I came in and was greeted by an employee, "Good afternoon, sir. What would you like for today?"

"Um.....that chocolate cake over there." I pointed at the cake placed on the edge.

"What's the special occasion?" he asked.

"Well...... it's my birthday today so I thought that I could use some cake."

"Do you perhaps have an ID with you today?"

"I guess so." I pulled out an ID from my wallet and gave it to him.

He checked my ID for a good second and returned it back.

"It is your birthday..... I'm sorry that I asked for an ID, it's because people usually lie just to get a discount."

"I have a discount?"

"Yes, yes, you do. You only have to pay half the price of the cake."

"Really? thank you."

"Would you like me to place a greeting on top of the cake?"

"No, thank you."

He placed the cake into a box and wrapped a ribbon around it.

"Here you go, happy birthday, have a good day."

"You too."

He's the first person who greeted me. I'm guessing that he'll be the only one.

I came back to my apartment in front of Hyunwoo's house.

I placed my things on the couch. The employee gave me a candle for the cake. I grabbed a matchbox on top of the fridge.

I placed the candle on top of the cake and light it up with the match stick.

"Happy birthday Kihyun. Happy birthday, Kihyun. Happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday Kihyun." I sang to myself. I made a wish and blew it out.

Did my friends really forget my birthday?

I sighed, placing the cake inside my refrigerator. I went into my room when suddenly a loud pop was heard. It was confetti.

Someone turned the lights on, revealing my friends holding balloons and gifts while Hyunwoo was carrying the cake.

"Happy Birthday Kihyun. Happy Birthday, Kihyun. Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday,
Happy Birthday, Kihyun."

I closed my eyes and made a wish.

"Why are you crying?" Hyunwoo asked.

I was confused, I touched my cheeks and I was indeed crying. I didn't even realize it.

"I thought that my boyfriend and friends forgot my birthday. This is the only birthday that I look forward to since my brother died."

"Don't worry, you'll look forward to more birthdays," Minhyuk said.

"Let's eat," Wonho said.

"Where's the food?" I don't remember seeing any food in the kitchen or even in the living room.

"It's in Shownu Hyung's house." Hyungwon found my bed interesting so he laid down on it.

"Let's go.........." Hyunwoo said.

All of my friends ran out of my apartment while I sat down on the couch.

"What are you doing?" Hyunwoo asked.

"I really thought that you forgot......"

"Stop crying, of course, I won't."

"I really thought that you did."

"Our heart broke when we heard you singing "happy birthday" to yourself alone."

"You have to pay for it. Would you like to carry me?" I pouted cutely.

"Okay."

He easily carried me on his back. I would like to be cruel to him by making him take the stairs but I know he already feels bad for making me feel alone earlier.

He gently dropped me off by the porch of his house.

When he opened the door, balloons and confetti were the first things that I saw.

"Now, let's celebrate." Minhyuk cheered happily. He is such a bubbly person.

"We prepared the meat for a barbeque party last night but the problem is that we haven't made any smoothies," Jooheon said.

"There's no problem with that, why don't you guys cook the meat while we make the smoothies," I said.

"By we you mean?" Changkyun asked.

"Hyunwoo and I," I replied.

They went to the backyard while we cut up the fruits and made a bunch of smoothies.