Forbidden Flower
She was officially an adult, and, according to the arrangements her parents had made before their death, she would soon have access to the inheritance they had left for her.
But more than the money, Vanessa wanted one thing.
She wanted to feel loved.
She wanted the kind of birthday her parents would have given her if they were still alive.
She wanted the fuss, the ridiculous amount of attention, the embarrassing pictures, the cake, the gifts, and her mother's voice telling her how quickly she had grown.
She missed them terribly.
A knock sounded on her door.
Before she could answer, it opened and Tara walked in with a huge smile.
"Happy birthday, birthday girl!"