Advika's pov "Happy 18th birthday, Advika," my dad said, his lips curved into a smile as he looked at me. The words echoed in my ears, warm and unreal. Today was the day I had been counting down to for years-the day I finally turned eighteen. My heart fluttered with excitement as I glanced at the small cake placed on the table. This was my moment, my biggest day."Now, let's cut the cake," he added gently.He was the only one standing there with me. No friends, no laughter filling the room, no birthday wishes flooding my phone-just him. I wasn't allowed to make friends. I never really knew why, and after a while, I stopped asking. I had learned to accept it, to convince myself that his presence was enough. And honestly, it usually was.Don't be sad because of this, Advika, I told myself silently. Today is the biggest day of your life. Enjoy it."Thank you, Dad," I said softly, trying to pour all my gratitude into those two words.But as I looked at him more closely, something felt.
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