Nocturnal (Ability Series #1) ✔️

CHAPTER 21

NOCTURNAL - BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

"I would like to say thank you to all of you who are here tonight for joining me in celebrating my birthday party, especially to my Abuela who came all the way here from Spain. I truly appreciate it. I'd also like to extend my gratitude to my Mom, Dad, and Tito Dante who organized and prepared everything to make this party successful. My other relatives who came here in spite of their busy schedules, my classmates and to my cousin— Devon who took a leave from work just to be with us here tonight. Thank you so much! Your presence are very well appreciated. Let's enjoy this night!"

We all clapped our hands after he ended his birthday speech.

The birthday party's already starting and right now, Franco has finished delivering his speech. I'm sitting beside Camille at the table close to the birthday boy's family and relatives. It's already dark outside but the fairy lights made the place enchanting. They did the preparation well and it's giving off a charming vibe. I like how the poles surrounded by twisted tiny branches filled with one color fairy lights. It's majestic and it feels like I'm in a movie.

The foods were delicious and I really like the desserts that were made by Alex. It's tastier than what I had tasted back then at their house.

"My little Franco's growing up so fast. Soon, he'll be managing his Dad's company. I'm proud of having him as my son." I heard a soft voice in front of me.

It's Franco's mother. I only get to know her before the party started. I didn't see her earlier when we came here maybe because she's too busy preparing the event for her son's birthday party.

"You raised him well, Alejandra. I'm confident that Franco will follow Viktor's footsteps in the near future." The lady beside her commented.

Based on what I heard when Camille, Alex, and I are getting some food at the banquet, she's Franco's auntie.

She's very stunning and she looks young. Maybe she's still on her mid 20's?

"Brooke..." I felt a cold finger on top of my hand.

I glanced at Camille. She looks like she's about to explode. What's happening to her? Is she okay?

"U-uh, pupunta lang akong cr. Ihing-ihi na kasi ako eh. Gusto mong sumama?" She stood up and started fixing her things on top of the table.

I shook my head. "No, I'm okay. Be careful going there by yourself." She nodded her head and quickly ran towards the lobby of the building.

Alex has not returned yet. He went back inside to change his clothes. A while ago, the waiter had accidentally spilled some wine on him and he got wet all over his top. Good thing he brought with him some extra clothes.

I'm actually not alone here by the table. I'm with Yvenne and Bryan as of the moment. Yvenne is looking bored while roaming her eyes around while Bryan's busy with his phone.

The speech that Franco said wasn't long enough for us to get bored. His family has high expectations of him. I really do hope that when the time comes that he became true to himself, his relatives would accept him for what he truly is.

Tumingin ako sa unahan nang maglakad si Franco palapit sa table ng pamilya niya.

He's smiling genuinely. He took a quick glance at me and headed towards his Mom.

"That was a very good speech, son. I love how you exposed my hardship for preparing this party for you." His mom chuckled softly.

Napakamot ng ulo si Franco. Umupo siya sa gitna ng mom at aunt niya at nagsimula silang magtawanan sa isa't-isa.