93 Birthday 2 (1/2)

I ignored Luke as I got up from my bed.

I was determined to spend my birthday happily today and not by sobbing in my bed for the entire day after seeing my horrible memories.

Let's get a bunch of candles first!

I opened the door to run to Shelly and Ellen.

However, Luke pulled me back as he suddenly grabbed my wrist which made me fall into his chest.

”What,” I complained.

”You didn't change your clothes,” Luke pointed out I was still in my pyjamas.

”Today's my birthday. Which means I can do anything I want today,” I sticked out tongue out to Luke.

I was going to show Luke how birthdays were really supposed to be celebrated.

I shook off Luke's grip on my wrist as I ran to Shelly's room.

”Shelly, it's Rika!” I knocked on the door.

Unfortunately, Alex was the one to open the door.

Alex's hair was messy and rumpled which didn't match his usual neat appearance.

Alex was still in his wrinkled pyjamas as Shelly pushed him out of the way to greet me.

”You usually don't wake up this early,” Shelly stifled a yawn.

Shelly was in her lacy nightgown that was decorated with tiny mana crystals that shimmered in the dim moonlight.

Shelly's hair long silken hair was woven into one big braid as a silk blue ribbon tied it together.

”We need to find Ellen next to buy candles!” I explained why I came to get her.

”Candles?” Shelly tilted her hand in confusion.

”What do you plan to do with candles Rika?” Alex listened into our conversation as he sat on his grand bed.

”You don't need to know,” I replied to Alex as Shelly gestured for me to enter their room.

I shook my head as I refused Shelly's invitation.

”How about I come join you at Ellen's room?” Shelly suggested as she started to get her clothes out to decide what outfit to wear today.

”It's fine. We're going to have a slumber party!” I announced with excitement.

”What's a slumber party?” Shelly seemed intrigued of the foreign words.

Even Alex didn't seem to know as he listened to our conversation with more focus.

”You walk around with your pyjamas on,” I gestured to my nightgown.

”Let's go!” I grabbed Shelly's hand before she could refute.

I dragged Shelly to in front of Ellen's room as I slammed the door in front of Alex's face before he could react.