Figure Out First

Under their persistence, Lillian could only do what she was being asked to. She gave Blake a firm nod and turned around to face the trolley. 

There was a silver knife resting next to the cake which had a red ribbon tied around it's handle in the form of a bow. 

She picked it up and with trembling hands sliced it through the soft layers of the cake. She was too overwhelmed by everything that she was finding it hard to keep her emotions in check. 

A loud boom rang through the air as soon as the knife hit the end of the cake, throwing golden colored confetti in the surroundings. Lillian was still somewhat startled, not having a clue about how she found herself in such a situation.