Jean Kirstein Birthday Novels & Stories

30 - Happy Birthday Katie I woke up with a huge smile on my lips. It was my thirtieth birthday. My stomach was full of nerves and giddy with excitement. Because it wasn’t just a regular birthday. It was the day I would have lunch with Justin. A lunch date. My boss. My long-term crush. If the stars aligned, I would use the lessons from Dylan and woo Justin with my seduction. I stretched and sat up, feeling a slight ache from last night’s run. I had also made a list of which body care to use, from shower oil to perfume, and a step-by-step list on how to lead the conversation during the lunch.

She cried herself to sleep that night, dreaming of the times she sat at the dinner table with the whole family, thanking for the gift of life. That was the last thanksgiving she had before she died on April 20, 2026. Having been born on January 20, 2000, she was only 26 years old when she passed away. This girl was born on April 20, 1993. ‘How ironic, the years may be different, but her birthday is my death anniversary.’ ‘At this time, I’m not even created yet.' ‘So, this girl is technically older than me.’

Jeanine was covering for us, playing her role well. “It’s hard to believe that you could meet someone in one night and fall for them completely,” she continued, smiling first at me, then at the rest of the table. “But that’s what’s happening between us.” Damn. She was good. Even I almost believed her. “I see,” Justin said, eyeing me, still not fully convinced. But Jeanine didn’t let the moment pass. “I feel like I should say it—my birthday is tomorrow, and Michael and I are spending the day at the beach.”

“Keira cutie.” “Hi Vixen!” Keira burbled. “Did you hear about the babies? They have names now? Hannah and Joe?” “I did. It’s great news, huh?” “Yes. Can you come to my party?” Vixen stared down at Keira. “Ummmm. What party?” “My birthday party!” “Uhhhh.” Vixen felt her forehead wrinkle in confusion. “I thought your birthday was in May?” “It is.” “Oh. Oh, right.” She looked at Zoe and met her amused eyes. “So – so you’re just planning things a bit early?”

Just hearing his voice was enough to give her goosebumps, and make her blush even when he was not here with her. “How are you doing love?” “I’m fine, doing great.” She answered sharply. “Okay, that’s good. Meanwhile happy birthday in advance sweetheart.” Christian said and for a minute her heart seized. Her birthday… Her birthday was actually two days from now, as it was already February 27th, and her birthday was on 29th. She didn’t really remember telling her about her birthday, but she didn’t need to think to much about who had told him. Of course, Ariel had done the job, and deep in her she sighed.

She's a Kingston whether she likes it or not. "Thank you. I'm twenty-three, twenty-four in about a month." That was news, I had absolutely no idea her birthday was so close. I sure went through her file but it did not really click to me that her birthday was just around the corner. I never fancied birthdays. "When exactly is your birthday?" I asked. "Tenth of next month." She said. "Hmmm. Noted." I said with a nod and then gestured for her to go on. "I'm happily married to the hottest man alive." She said sarcastically with a teasing smirk as she flashed her rings in my face and I laughed heartily.

She thought for a moment and asked, "By the way, was your mother’s delivery with your eldest brother a C-section or natural birth?" Jenny replied, "C-section. One of the reasons she doesn’t like me and Justin is that we made her go through another C-section." Lindsay asked, "Do you know Casey’s exact birth time?" Jenny shook her head. "I only know his birth date, but not the specific time. Every year, Mom celebrates his birthday, so I remember it. But she never celebrates mine or Justin’s birthdays. Dad always remembers and sends us birthday gifts every year."

“And now I’m sixteen. Seven years of scrubbing floors in the Shadow Moon Pack house, and now I’m a fugitive. Quite the resume.” My hand freezes on the wooden spoon. I look at her small frame, my brows furrowing in genuine surprise. I lift my hands, ‘You are sixteen?’ Katniss gives me an incredibly flat, judgmental look. “Yes, Kyle. Sixteen. Why do you look like you just found out about a life changing secret?” ‘I thought you were still fifteen,’ I sign honestly. She lets out a loud, dramatic groan, rolling her eyes toward the almost caved-in ceiling. “Are you serious right now? My birthday was literally last month! We were hiding in the pack house basement by the time my birthday rolled over

“It is a surprise, little sis. Do you remember what today is?” Her eyes lit up. “A surprise? Really? But no… I do not remember. What day is it, kuya?” Kieran shook his head, sighing. She honestly did not know. Of course she did not, it was just like her to forget something so important. Today was her nineteenth birthday, yet she could not even remember it. That was Savannah. Childlike, carefree, never bothered by dates or milestones that others might find meaningful. “It is a surprise, Savannah,” he said with a small smile. “So keep quiet and wait.”

She wasn’t sure but she didn’t want to blow their cover. “Well, since you seem to be his girlfriend then surely you should know some important things about him, right?” Josephine asked, a triumphant smirk on her face. She was so sure that Sara wouldn’t know those important facts. “What date is his birthday?” Sara gulped and eyed Elijah who was already looking at her. “Relax and say what you read.” he whispered and she nodded glaring at Josephine who was already counting her blessings. “His birthday is in December, 3rd to be precise-”