I Wish My Dad Was Here!

As the clock struck 12 midnight, marking the official start of March 14th, Ethan burst into Kiara's room, followed closely by Aunt Meyer. They were carrying a tiny cake adorned with a single flickering candle, casting a warm glow on their excited faces.

"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday to you!" Ethan and Aunt Meyer sang in perfect harmony, their voices ringing out in a joyful chorus that echoed through the room, waking Kiara up with a start.

She rubbed her sleepy eyes, a huge smile spreading across her face as she took in the scene before her - the tiny cake, the flickering candle, and her family' beaming faces.

"Ah, it's my birthday!" Kiara whispered to herself, her voice still husky with sleep, as she rubbed the remaining slumber from her eyes, her gaze slowly focusing on the cheerful scene before her. A soft smile crept onto her face as she took in the tiny cake.