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BIRTHDAY

Penulis: L. Enchantress
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CHAPTER 56.

CELESTE:

I lazily rolled over in the bed. I was just about to sink my head into the pillow so I could sleep some more, but then it struck me. It was my birthday!

“It’s my birthday!” I remarked as I suddenly sat up on the bed. I jumped off the bed, and as I did a little twirl, I suddenly felt like some movie character as I danced. My birthdays had never been exciting, but this one just seemed different.I didn’t even let Christian know it was my birthday; I couldn’t bear to get my hopes up. After all, there was really nothing special about my birthday.

I knelt next to the bed, folding my hands tightly.

“Thank you, Lord, for this day. I pray for extra blessings as I open a new chapter of my life. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, amen.”

There was a surge of excitement going through me, and I just couldn’t explain it. I had just come out of the shower when I heard a gentle knock on my door.

“Give me a minute,” I responded as I threw on a dress. I walked to the door, and as I u
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