Eighteenth Rose (Published Under Ukiyoto Publishing)

Hyacinth Agathe is excitedly waiting for her eighteenth birthday. She is counting down the days, hoping that her father, who works far away in Libya, will come home to celebrate with her. Even though he is miles away, he always makes her feel special by calling every day and sending thoughtful gifts. But as her big day draws closer, her father suddenly stops replying to her messages. On her birthday, surrounded by family and friends, she receives a video message from him. In the video, he shares a heartfelt message and tells her that he will always be her "eighteenth rose," even if he can't be there to hold her hand.

The joyful celebration turns bittersweet as Hyacinth learns a truth that changes her life. She comes to understand that sometimes, love stays with us not through presence but through lasting memories.