THE HIDDEN SECRETS[✔]

Chapter 20

A little girl who was about to reach '10' in 5 hours was so happy, cause her dad is going to give her wonderful birthday gift and to say he has promised her to throw a huge birthday part along with her school friends but she doubts her father's ability as to how he is going to keep his promise because tomorrow is Saturday and she had attended her today class already.

His father may throw a huge party but she needs all her friends with her when she cut her 10th birthday cake. Sighing defeatedly she decided to leave her friend's house but little Emiem insisted she spend the night with her and even called this as a sleepover but Reil, a smart kid doesn't want to spend her another second far from her dad.

She needs to help with her dad for the whole arrangements. She shook her head and said going to call her dad to pick her up from her friend's home. Little Emiem tried her best to stop her but the stubborn Reil called and asked her dad to pick her from here.

But she didn't expect her dad would say, "I'm busy with lab work. I will pick you early morning." She was so upset not because her dad said to pick her up the next day morning, it's because her dad didn't mention her birthday party nor wished her to advance like he used to do.

She slummed her shoulders and dropped her school bag on the floor before made her way towards the bedroom. Emiem whined when little Reil refused to give her a space to sleep beside her. They fought for what seemed to hours until their stomach grumbled and begged them to fulfill their desire.

Both little munchkins were stepped down wearing their floral designed pajamas which Emiem's father has designed for them.  Yeah! Her father is one of the fashion designers in Texas and he is also a second father to Reil. Whenever he design a dress for his little daughter he made two dresses and give one pair to Reil.

"Dinner ready!" Emiem's mom, Elisa Robert cheered but Reil didn't even bother to fake a small smile towards her. Her little heart was broken, all she needs her father's warm embrace.

Without any drama, those two munchkins ate their dinner and went to bed at 10 pm. Reil tried her best to sleep but she couldn't because her annoying little friend kept the light on and was trying different varieties of dresses standing in front of the mirror.

Little Reil got angry and asked her to pick one dress fast, but Emiem pouted her lips and said, "These dresses are very large to me, I can't wear any of these. My dad will feel disappointed with me." Her pout deepened and little Reil's heart mellowed at the sight.

She climbed out of the bed and picked varieties of dresses but as her friend's statement, the dress was too large but may fix for her. Reil is a feet higher than Emiem so this dress could fit her perfectly.

Emiem thought for a second and picked one baby pink frock with gem designs on the front, then she trailed the dress to Reil and cheered happily. Reil was confused, at the same time happy to because deep down she has a feeling that Emiem would offer her this dress.

As expected Little Emiem asked her to wear the dress. Reil was hesitant because she loved the dress and don't want to spoil the design too. It's night and if they sleep without their conscience while wearing this expensive dress, definitely the dress would spoil.

Being a spoiled brat Emiem pushed her to wear the dress and called her mom to see how she was looking. Her mom stunned at her appearance and applied some little makeup on her cute angelic face.

She braided her long waist-length blonde hair and placed a small red rose on her right side. Mr. Robert was so happy because he was worried about his presentation but when he saw how the dress has fitted for Reil, he decided that Reil would be his little model and present the dress tomorrow in front of his clients.

Finally, everything was done and she is looking like a Barbie doll. Emiem had worn a lavender dress which matching to Reil, but not expensive as her.

At sharp 11.30 Little Emiem, her mom and her dad along with Reil left their home because they need to take a photo and send the copy to his boss. Reil even questioned them as to why don't we do this thing tomorrow morning? but Mr. Robert said he wants this immediately to please his clients.

Little Reil nodded her head as a comprehension but she doesn't know they are doing this purposely. Emiem was giggling throughout the ride and her mom is tried of shutting her mouth every now and then.

"Uncle, why are we at my house?" Reil noticed her uncle has parked the car in front of her home and let out her questions.

Her uncle glanced at his wristwatch and said, "You will figure out within two minutes." Elisa picked little Reil in her hand and walked towards their driveway and stood in front of the door ready to knock.

Suddenly the light in the surrounding went off and she heard the count town "Ten, nine....three.." from the other side of the door. When the count town stopped in one, her dad opened the door and wished her a happy birthday in a lovely tone embracing little Reil in his arms.

The light turned on revealing all her school friends along with their parents standing inside her home wearing nothing a huge smile on their faces. She was stunned and kissed her dad's cheeks and said, "Thank you, pappa. You are an awesome dad."

Reil cut her cake and fed the cake to everyone. They all enjoyed her birthday party until 4 am, after that they decided to go home cause most of the children were already fell asleep in the middle of the party.

Emiem presented her a small chain with a heart-shaped locket. Reil hugged her friend and promised her that she would keep the chain forever. She got lots of gifts from her dad, mom, uncle, aunt, and friends. And they all were so precious to her.

She was so happy and thought it would be her best birthday ever and the record lasted till today because her dad died after 3 years and she doesn't remember when was the last time she celebrated her birthday after the terrible incidents, and a call from Emiem at 12 O' clock used to click her brain as today is her birthday, for those past 7 years.

At least she was happy because she has Emiem beside her in her all up and downs. But today who is going to wish her a happy birthday?

The thought made her jolt from her sleep and she realized she has fallen asleep in Blake's arms for seven hours.

^^^

Those memories were so fresh as it happened an hour ago, but I know it was one of my sweetest memories where my all loved peoples were happy and stable but our happiness shattered into pieces when my dad lost his life.

After that trauma, my uncle and aunt kept a distance from us because they believed that my dad did something against nature and God had punished him taking his life from the earth.

I thought Emiem would leave me but she proved how our friendship was strong and pure, that was the main reason why she chose biology as her major subject even though she had an interest in Fashion designer.

"Your dream is mine too. Let's work together." Her confidence filled voice echoed through my ears that caused wet in my already teary eyes.

Couldn't have a mind to wake Blake who is sleeping like a baby as he didn't sleep for ages, I decided to leave the room without his knowledge.

I know it would be dangerous outside cause the time almost reached 5 O' clock. But I badly wanted to go there, the place where I could get some peace. As I decided, I walked out of the cottage and reached my destination at 6 pm.

Al last!! I made it today!!

But it's not easy to control all my grieves, not when sitting in the church where God is here for hearing all my waffling. I broken into tears and cried out of my lungs as what seemed to ages, my throat felt dry, my eyes have no tears.

"I would die if anything happens to Emiem. Please take my life instead of her." I cried even louder, my voice would have reached the heaven.

I kneeled on the floor and dragged my knees to the altar, repeated this until my knees cut opened and drop of blood oozed out. I felt dizzy but no, I can't stop my prayer in the middle.

"W- what nonsense are you doing?" Someone yelled from behind and caught my limb body when my knees gave up and my head about to land on the floor.

"Blake, what are you doing here?" I asked weakly looking at his eyes, then my eyes landed on the giant Wall clock which read 9 pm.

How the hell he reached here?

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