Sophia took their arms into hers and said, "That's right! Both my mom and my mothers are the greatest. Today is as memorable to me as to you. So, you must stay here and celebrate the birthday with me!"
Sophia's words brought smiles to their faces. There was gentleness in their eyes for Sophia had been and always would be their baby daughter. It was the happiest thing for Laura and Emma to see their daughter grow up to be such a wonderful woman.
Bonnie giggled and asked: "Mommy, we will sing you the birthday song. Are you ready to make your wish?"
Sophia laughed, "I'm ready. Go ahead."
The little girl started singing bravely and soon, all the others joined her. Surrounded by her family and friends, Sophia never stopped smiling.
When the song was finished, Sophia made her wish and blew out the candles with Laura and Emma. Once the candlelight went off, everyone shouted at the same time, "Happy birthday, Sophia!"
Then, it was time to cut the cake. Sophia gave the first piece to Emma, the second to Laura, and the third to the old Mrs. Lawson. Nearly all the participants had a piece of cake except Sophia and Drake. However, there was only one piece left.
Drake said to Sophia, "You should eat it."
"No! This is my birthday so I'll be upset if my husband doesn't get the chance to eat the birthday cake!" Sophia took the last piece of cake. "Drake, we can share it!"
Drake stood face to face with Sophia. "OK, let's share it."
So, both of them shared the cake on the same plate, which was captured by Aria with a camera.
"Oh, my god. Sophia and Drake, you two look so sweet! I am so jealous," shouted Aria.
Chloe chimed in, "That's right. They never know how to tone it down."
Sophia joked, "Oh, are you complaining to me?"
"Can't I?" Chloe retorted.
"Of course you can..." Sophia answered helplessly.
"Sophia, here, your birthday present," said Laura, followed by Emma who had also prepared presents. Then, Drake brought several packages of gifts to his wife. In fact, Sophia ended up receiving dozens of packages, all full of gifts. The great number would certainly wear Sophia out when unwrapping.
When the time was late, the elder went home first leaving the party to the young. Chloe said at once, "I missed several birthday parties and other parties. So now, all of you, come and play!"
Drake retorted, "My god. Is this your birthday party or my wife's?"
But Chloe stared at Sophia and asked hopefully: "Sophia also wants to play! Don't you, Sophia?"
"Yeah, Hurrah..." Sophia didn't want to upset her friend.
"See?" Chloe said confidently, "Sophia never lets me down."
Shaking his head, Bailey teased, "Yes, your highness. We should do exactly what we are told."
Chloe struck him playfully, while all the others laughed.
But Aria loved this idea so she said, "I'm in! We should have fun or what's the point of holding a party?"
Therefore, organized by Aria and Chloe, different kinds of games kept everyone busy yet happy.
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