CHAPTER 29: Our Morning

This morning, Celine helped him cook breakfast. He taught her a simple recipe like pasta. She was hesitant at first, but she followed through anyway. He began with the simple steps; preparing the sauce, boiling the pasta, and the kitchen safety protocols. She was a smart girl; it didn’t take her long to learn it. He could see she was very attentive.

“Martin, well, I have something to tell you.” During the time we had our breakfast, Celine began a conversation.

He looked up to smile at her.

“Yes?”

“Well, it will be my birthday in three days. I need a favor; can you go to this one place with me? I’ve picked a place to celebrate on that day. I will tell you the details later.” In the next three days, the day before she left.

He nodded, and she gave him a jovial smile.

“Should I prepare something? What’s your plan?”

“No, that won’t be necessary. Since I was born, even at the age of one, my parents hosted huge parties for me every yea