“Happy Birthday to You”
“Happy Birthday to you”
“Happy Birthday, Summer Princess”
“Happy Birthday to you”
The little girl opened her eyes and her face lighted up with joy when she saw the chocolate cake with a lighted edible birthday candle sitting elegantly on it
“Izit mai bertdai alweady?” The little girl asked as she dashed out of bed and jumped into the waiting arms of her father
He caught her swiftly and raised her up in the air to her delight
“Good Morning my summer princess and Happy Birthday” Her mother said as she leaned forward to place a peck on the little girl’s forehead
“Thank yew mormi.” The little girl replied with a sweet smile
“Now close your eyes and make a wish summer.” Her father said as he placed her down on her fluffy little bed
The little girl closed her eyes and whispered inaudibly, and then she leaned forward and pouted her tiny lips in an attempt to blow out air
Her father started applauding her immediately the candle went off
The little girl opened her eyes and joined her father in clapping. It was obvious that she was enjoying herself
Her mother took a cake knife and cut out the chocolate cake into tiny bits. She took a bit and stuffed it into the Little's girl mouth and watched her chew it scrumptiously
“Mm, izzo delicious mommi!” The little girl squeaked excitedly
“All cakes are delicious summer.” Her father said with a smile as he sat beside her on the bed. “Do tell us summer, what was your wish?”
The little girl shook her head and pursed her lips, clearly, it was her little secret
‘The fairies won’t grant mai wish iffai tell yew Dardi’ .The little girl stated as a matter of fact, which made her parents shake all over with laughter
“Well, since you won’t tell me, you have left me no choice but to get Mr. Tickles involved.” Her father said as he smiled down at her
He brought out his index finger and said in a comical voice. “Hi, I am Mr Tickles and here I come”
The little girl screamed with laughter and fell on the bed as her father began to tickle the side of her tummy with his fingers, while urging her to spill her secret
Her mother, clearly fascinated by the whole drama also joined in tickling her feet and legs
“I wished for ah baby bwoda, Mr Tickles.” The little girl shouted in between her laughter
“I want ah baby bwother to play with when yew and mormi are at werk. I want him to have ninja skills like Elektra so he can beat up Cromwell that bully. I want ah baby bwodar now dardi so he can eat my cake with me.”
Cromwell was her seatmate in school who was always taking her pencils and pulling her braids when the teacher was not watching
“Oh! You did?” Her parents exchanged glances before turning their attention back to the four years old who had meant so much to them since the day she was born. They had not put much thought to having another child because of their various careers which was taking most of their time and attention. They had simply agreed that they were okay as a family of three, but the thought of having another baby suddenly filled their hearts with so much love and promises.
Her father cleared his throat and took the little girl’s hand in his, before saying “I am not sure you can have a baby brother right now summer”
‘whydardi?’ She stared up at her father
He let out a sigh, thinking of how to explain the reproduction process to a 4years old
He turned to his wife for help but she smirked and gave him a you-are-in-this-alone look. He rolled his eyes at her and said to his daughter
“Summer love, The process of getting you a baby brother is a very long one which is best known to me and your mum, but we can assure you that you’ll have a baby brother to celebrate your fifth birthday with, Right mummy?” He turned to his wife with a wicked grin and he could swear that he saw her face flush in embarrassment
“Right” Her mother cleared her throat and tucked her hair behind her ear
“Thank yew Mormi.” The little girl said as she took turns in hugging her parents “Thank yew Dardi”
“Come summer, let’s get you prepared for school” Her mother called softly as she headed out of the room
The little girl hopped from one foot to the other happily as she followed her mother, singing and clapping at the happy thoughts of having a baby brother.
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