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A while later, someone knocked on the room door. Several servers then entered with the dishes and red wine that Stephen had picked for their dinner. They had brought in a cake as well.
Nina was delighted when she saw the cake, and her eyes lit up instantly. “You know that it’s my birthday today?”
“Yes. I heard about it from an employee in the office, and I’ve also seen your file. That’s how I found out about it.” After the servers arranged the utensils and plates and after they lit the candle, Nina actually asked them about the fees for promotion.
The server then replied, “I’m sorry, Miss, but I don’t think we have a fee for promotion. However, our boss might want to give you a birthday present.”
“A birthday present? Okay, I’ll ask that from your boss when I’m leaving.” “Sure. Our boss will prepare your gift.”
The servers then stepped out of the room. “Make a wish.”
“Okay.” Nina then closed her eyes and clasped her hands together as Stephen took a photo of her. It was his first time accompanying Nina for her birthday, so it was meaningful to him.
After that, Stephen asked her if he could post it on his social media. Nina nodded. “Of course. We’re dating.”
After posting it on his social media, Maya was the first to like it. After liking the post, she looked at the cake that Nicole had ordered and sighed.
“It’s our birthday today. Juan’s in K Nation, and Kyle’s with Sally. Nina and I both have boyfriends, but Nina’s boyfriend brought her out for her birthday, unlike mine.”
Zayden then glanced at Maya and consoled, “Maya, don’t be upset. Men are all meanies. If Wilbur doesn’t keep you company, we will.”
“That’s right, Maya. We’ll keep you company. You only need to be happy,” Joy chimed in.
“I wonder how Juan is doing in K Nation,” Nicole mumbled.
“Mommy, don’t worry. Grandpa called and said that Juan’s fine over there. He told me to tell you not to worry,” Joy reassured her.
“That’s right, Mommy. You don’t need to worry about Juan. When Juan’s back, he might be back with a wife!”
At that, Nicole smiled. “It’ll be a pleasant surprise if he comes back with a wife. All of you have a partner now, so Mommy and Daddy can finally feel reassured.”
“Mommy, it’s my birthday today, and it’s also the day you’ve suffered most to bring us to this world. I’ve prepared you a gift today. I hope you’ll like it.”
Maya then took out the diamond necklace she had prepared and handed it to Nicole. “Wow, it’s beautiful!” exclaimed both Zayden and Joy. Moved, Nicole whispered, “Maya, thank you.”
“Mommy, I should be the one thanking you. Thank you for giving me life and bringing me to this world, and thank you for giving me such a wonderful family, marvelous environment, and lovely siblings. Thank you.”
Her words reminded Nicole of the moment when they were born. Out of the four of them, Maya was the smallest, and she had to go straight into the incubator after she was born.
Back then, she dared not even think about what Maya would be like after twenty years. Yet, in a blink of an eye, Maya was all grown up.
“Time sure passes so quickly.”
“Nicole, let me show you the world, okay?” Evan asked.
“Daddy, if you’re showing Mommy the world, what about us?” Joy asked.
“You have your own path to walk, and you have your own lives to lead. The one who will live with me, face all kinds of difficulties with me, face death with me, and go six feet under with me is your mother. In this world, the two of us are the closest to each other.”
Those words from Evan moved Nicole.
“Let’s see the world a few years later. For now, I’d like to do something more meaningful.”
