Chapter 15

"Darling, wake up, it's your birthday." I called out.

"Daad, five more minute." She whined.

"No young woman, get out of bed this instant or else..." I gave a dramatic pause for more effect.

"Or else what?" She challenged.

"You know what." I replied her.

Hoping we don't have to practice our old tradition of cold bath in bed.

"Oh, that what?" She said. Seeming to have understood what awaits her grumpy butt if she isn't out of bed this instant.

"Yup." Was my simply reply.

"No no no, am awake okay?!" She said almost terrified.

"Just get out. I need to get dressed." Was her snickery reply.

"Always so grumpy." I murmured. As I made my way out of her den.

My little fire fly has grown.

And when I say grow, I mean into a beautiful young woman.

She is eighteen today. And I must say, I am indeed blessed to have been part of her transitioning.