Eighty-Eight

"Happy birthday, my little angel." Uncle Khalil greeted her upon their arrival. Aunt Leticia, who was beside Uncle Khalil, also greeted her with a warm smile on her face.

"Thank you, Uncle." Minerva said. Uncle Khalil lowered his body to carry her in his arms. He kissed her cheek and caressed her hair before he asked.

"Where's your father?"

"Daddy's with Aunt Adira and Aunt Elizabeth."

"Oh," he said, "Then why were you here? Shouldn't you be with Zinnia and the others?"

"Well…"

Minerva awkwardly smiled. She didn't need to say anything as it was obvious that Uncle Khalil understood her. He chuckled when she did not answer her question.

"Let me guess. Were Sancho and Serena fighting again?"

"Uh… Yeah." She awkwardly said. "And also Quetura and Vernon."

"Vernon? Vernon fought with Quetura?" Uncle Khalil asked in disbe