Yolanda was simply restless when she called for a video chat, absentmindedly polishing her bike helmet as she faced the screen.
Carol was at her wit's end with her cousin. "Yolanda, do you even know what day it is today?"
"Of course, I do. It's your birthday, Carol. Why else would I be calling? There's a gift on its way to your place."
Carol huffed lightly, "At least you remember. Gotta go, though, my birthday cake is calling me."
"Wait, you're not throwing your usual big bash this year? Your cakes are usually like ten tiers high, and I've never seen you take a bite. Thought you were always worried about packing on the pounds?"
"That's different, Yolanda. This cake? Felix baked it himself. Damn, how can a guy be so perfect? He can do anything. You should see him in the kitchen and in uniform. I splurged on a $10,000 uniform for him but haven't had the nerve to give it to him. Gonna tell him it cost me twenty bucks, so he won't feel bad when we... you know."
Yolanda couldn't bear to listen any longer. She knew well how bold and chatty her cousin was. "Gotta hang up, for real. I'm too young for this talk."
Carol, pleased with her bragging, happily ended the call.
When she returned to the living room, Felix had already set the dinner table.
Carol plopped down, not bothering to reach for the cutlery, and just propped her chin on her hands, watching him shuttle between the kitchen and the table.
Felix came back with a small four-inch cake from the fridge and dimmed the living room lights.
"Make a wish, Carol."
The candle was lit, and Carol, for once, took her wish seriously. She clasped her hands and closed her eyes. Every year, she had everything she could want, making her wishes feel insincere. But this time, she was earnest.
Felix watched the flicker of the candlelight on her face, her lashes trembling slightly. He felt something weird in his mind, so he averted his gaze.
She looked so devoted, her hair falling softly around her face. He reached out and tenderly tucked a stray lock behind her ear.
Carol wasn't surprised; he was always this gentle. Though he didn't have much time for her, he always made sure to do these little things.
She blew out the candle and heard his voice, "What did you wish for?"
"To be rich, of course. That we both strike it big one day."
Her words were a facade. Her real wish did involve Felix, but it certainly wasn't about money.
Felix didn't respond. Instead, he playfully smeared a bit of cake on her nose, but she looked genuinely upset.
"Cakes are made for eating, not smearing. I've decided to eat this one."
As she spoke, she pinched her cheeks.
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Author, my thoughts on the book. When are You going to write on Cornelia and Omar Casson's romance? You made no mention, describing in detail how Maja and Uan's white wedding ceremony went. Also, you didn't write on Carol's baby delivery. What about Tyler's romance. Is there closure on Phelps Herrington being truly certified dead, so also his twin brother? Dylan's research institute "little girl", what became of her and Dylan's romance? Beck's blind dates, what were the results, is he married now, so also Dylan to his "little girl"? Why hasn't Ian's father- Steven come forward to meet Maja's parents as the in-laws meeting each other especially with his supposed past with Lillian; Maja's mother. I hope I won't remain curious for too long on the aforementioned issues, Author. Thanks for doing a good job on Zoey and Fitch's romance, though. Kudos....