BEAUTY'S BIRTHDAY

August 02, 2022-Beauty's big day.

Beauty woke up early and started her day with a prayer. Beauty did first the sign of the cross and prayed, "Thank you so much for this day, Lord God, and for the new opportunity as I turned 16 today. May you continue to pour blessings to all of us, your children here on earth, and may you forgive us for our sins. Thank you for everything, Lord God and Good Morning." Beauty again did the sign of the cross and closed her eyes for seconds, and smiled.

Today is her big day. As Beauty was heading towards the comfort room, she heard her nephew, big brother, and sister-in-law singing a happy birthday for her. "Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, Happy birthday, Happy birthday to youuuuuu. Happy Birthday, Beauty!"

"Owwwww! You're such sweet guys. Thank you so much! Love you!" Then Beauty replied while crying out of happiness. "Anyway, I'll now go to the bathroom and take a bath (laughing)," Beauty added.

*After several minutes, Beauty got out of the bathroom and headed to her room to get dressed*

As usual, Beauty got dressed in her school uniform, combed her hair and put some lip tint into her lips and cheeks, and packed her things for the whole day's class. After preparing for everything, Beauty got out of her room and said "goodbye" to the people in the house. She then got out of the house and waited for a vehicle to go to school.

After waiting several minutes, Beauty could ride and got out of the vehicle when she reached the church near her school. She entered the church and prayed. (Beauty always comes by at the church when she has some free time before the flag-raising starts). This time, it's her birthday and, of course, unique to her. As usual, she gave thanks and begged for forgiveness for her sins.

*After several minutes, she got out of the church and walked towards her school, just a few steps away.*

Beauty arrived, headed inside the gate, and went straight to the quadrangle, preparing for the flag-raising. She was welcomed with greetings from her classmates at the quad. "Happy Birthday, Beautiful!" every one of her classmates shouted.

"Thank you guys and gals! Love y'all!" Beauty responded while releasing flying kisses to her classmates.

Before the flag raising started, they talked and laughed for a few minutes. They even teased each other. Their laughs were cut when the voice of a teacher dominated and said, "Students, please make your line straight and prepare for the flag-raising. Thank you."

Flag raising had started, and all of them were pretty paying attention to the every morning routine of the school. After a couple of minutes, the flag-raising ended, and they were given permission to go to their respective classrooms.

Beauty and her classmates went together towards their classroom. They continued their talks and laughs at the school because they were vacant with their first subject. In between their conversations, Beauty received a chat from Johnny, saying, "Good morning, Beauty. So, let's just meet after the class?"

But Beauty wanted to get dressed differently, like not in uniform clothes. So, she replied to Johnny, saying, "Hmm… maybe can we just go home and change clothes? I think we still have time to get dressed, right? Our class would end at 4 pm, no dance practice today, and the mass starts at 5 pm. So, we still have 1 hour to prepare. Anyway, our houses are near the church, so maybe there's no problem with that, right? Hehe" (What a lengthy reply from Beauty).

Johnny then replied, "Alright. No problem with me, Beauty. So, let's just chat later, okay?" "Sure."

Beauty replied. Then, the conversation ended. Beauty then shifted back to her classmates and bonded again.

*After an hour, their teacher for the second subject came*

Before the class started, her classmates informed their teacher that it was her birthday, so as always expected, the whole class sang a "Happy Birthday to her" She then gave thanks to the entire class and again, releasing flying kisses to all of them and everyone laughed. Then the formal style started and ended after an hour and 30 minutes. After 1 hour and 30 minutes OF CLASS, it's recess time, Beauty's FAVORITE. Beauty, together again with her classmates/best friends, headed to the school canteen, and this time, they leveled up their snacks from their favorite bread to some fancy food. Her best friends answered the expenses because it was her birthday, which means she was free for everything for a day.

"Thank you so much, best friends! Thank you for the free food and, of course, for your love for me. I couldn't ask for more!" Beauty said as if feeling blessed.

"Welcome, Bestie! Love you too!" all of the three best friends replied. "I think it's time already. Shall we go back now to the classroom? Let's go." Beauty responded.

*All of the three went back to their classroom and attended the class before lunch*

Lunchtime came. Beauty, together with all of her best friends Agner, Willa, Kent, and Gwel, went to a mall near the school to eat their lunch because it's Beauty's birthday, but usually, on regular days, they just eat their lunch breaks at the school.

*All of them ate at their favorite fast-food chain and went window shopping before going back to school for the first class in the afternoon. After a few minutes, the 5 of them went back to the school and prepared for the class*

The class had started, and so did the last classes, and as usual, all of the classes sang and greeted a "Happy Birthday" to her.

The class for the afternoon has ended. While Beauty was preparing to go home, she heard a ringtone from her cell phone "Rang! Rang! Rang!" It was a chat from Johnny saying, "Hello Beauty. Maybe we can just go home together? What do you think?". Beauty finished packing her things first before replying to Johnny. "Yes, sure. Just wait for me outside the gate. Okay?" Beauty replied and got a reply from Johnny after a second, saying, "Alright then. See you."

Beauty then got out of the classroom and headed towards the gate. Johnny approached Beauty and said, "Beauty here!" Then Beauty found the voice and saw Johnny near the road at the entrance.

While walking, they talked. "Johnny, can we just meet outside the church later? Near the overpass." Beauty said. "Sure, Beauty," Johnny replied. After several minutes, they separated ways and got home safely.

Beauty then rushed to her room and changed her school uniform into a blue-style t-shirt and light blue jeans. Beauty doesn't usually wear dresses because she's not confident with her body figure and the birthmark at her knees. After changing, she picked up her mini black sling bag and rushed to church before 5 pm.

When she arrived outside the church near the overpass, she saw Johnny already there, so she approached Johnny first and talked. At that time, Beauty's classmate was selling in a small store under the overpass and saw them together and thinking that there was something between the two and even took a picture of the two and forwarded it to their class group chat. Beauty said to her classmate, "Girl! Why did you do that?" Beauty said while laughing. There's nothing Beauty can do anymore because the photo was already sent. Anyway, after a couple of minutes, Beauty and Johnny decided to get inside the church because it was almost 5 pm already, and Beauty said goodbye to her classmate.

Beauty and John entered the church and found a seat at the back in the left part. After a couple of minutes, the mass started, and they noticed that one of the sacristans was Johnny's bro/classmate/best friend, Brian. Brian is a tall guy, loves to tease and think like a baby, and is sometimes referred to as a chick boy. Brian saw Beauty and Johnny together and seemed like teasing the two secretly. Brian knows that Johnny has feelings towards Beauty; that's why he could knock the two. Beauty, in her part, was confused but didn't take Brian's action as a big deal.

After an hour, the mass ended, and the two of them went to Brian and said, "Hello Brian!"

Then Brian responded, "Hello! Why are you being together? What's that, Johnny? (laughed)".

"None of your business, bro! HAHAHA! Anyway, you might want to wish Beauty a happy birthday. It's her birthday today,"

Johnny added. "Yeah, right! Happy Birthday, Beauty. God Bless," Brian responded softly.

Beauty then replied, "Thank you so much, Brian. May God Bless you too. By the way, I have really no idea that you are a Sacristan. What a call from God."

"Yes, I am. I am thrilled he called for me. Such a blessing, indeed." Brian responded humbly.

"Yes. Just continue what you are doing, and God will do the rest for you. Anyway, nice meeting you," Beauty responded with her soft voice.

Johnny quickly inserted and said, "Bro! Nice to meet you. I think Beauty wants to go home already, but maybe we can buy some food outside first."

"Yes, sure, why not! What do you want, Beauty? My treat." Brian actively responded. "Honestly, I'm craving street foods today. Can we?" Beauty said, then both Brian and Johnny nodded with a gentle smile.

The three of them then headed towards the gate and found a spot to buy and eat street foods. The three of them ordered, ate, and talked about some funny stuff and about their studies. After they ate, they said goodbyes to each other. "See you two tomorrow at the school," Brian said before leaving Beauty and Johnny. After Brian left, the two of them also decided to go home. While walking, Johnny noticed that they were already almost at their own houses, so he said, "Can I—-I talk to yo—u tomorrow during our dance practice?"

Then Beauty replied, being confused, "Wh–y?" "You will know tomorrow. See you tomorrow!" Johnny replied while heading towards his house and walking away from Beauty. Beauty left confused and didn't know how to respond, so she whispered to herself and said, "okay?" and laughed gently.

Beauty reached her house safely, and so did the two guys.