Chapter 26

Alex’s point of view

1 month later

‘happy birthday to you’

Candles.

‘happy birthday to you'

Birthday banners.

‘happy birthday dear Alex’

And cake.

‘happy birthday to you'

I sit on the chair in the centre as I’m surrounded by friends and family.

Finally, after so many years, I finally get to celebrate my birthday.

I get to have fun for turning 22. I don’t think that I’ve ever been this happy.

Last month, on the 5th, we celebrated Desirée’s birthday with family and friends too.

I had so much fun.

There was so much food to eat. I played like a kid. By the end of the day I was so tired that I couldn’t help but fall asleep.

Desi was so pissed at me because apparently she wanted to give me something and I was lights out asleep.

Who gives someone something on their birthday? I gave her a locket with a picture of all of us in it, not much but I know that there’ll be more as time passed.