" Let's go, I think the music is to usher you in" Lina tapped Yvonne lightly on her hand.
Yvonne came out of her daze. She looked at Lina on her side and gestured with her head that she understand.
After taking two steps, Lina intentionally paused. She wanted Yvonne to enjoy the moment. Also, she wanted her to enjoy being in the spotlight.
Because Yvonne's gaze was squarely fixed at a certain spot on a unique person, she didn't notice Lina's action. She just walked on the red carpet step by step.
She was immensely happy, and her happiness reflected in her every step.
Her steps were bold ,confident and graceful.
Her every step was pulling her from her fears
Her every step was bidding goodbye to her nightmares
Her every step was a closure to her past
Her every step was acceptance of her past.
Her every step was embracing the present and the unknown future
The melodious music together with the girl who walked on the red carpet step by step was very captivating.
The people present stared as if they were bewitched. They were mesmerized by her dazzling beauty.
Yvonne's makeup was done well. There weren't any bold colours, her face was lightly touched making her look so refreshing. Her hair was straightened out, hence adding to her dazzling look.
Her dress shook gracefully whenever she moves.
Emil was taken aback, he was suddenly reminded of their encounter many years ago. The little Yvonne had turned to look at him and whispered something he didn't hear.
That was the first time his little innocent heart skipped a beat. She had bewitched him then !
When Yvonne got closer, she subconsciously stepped on something beneath the carpet and rain of red petals fell down on her. The ambiance was very romantic.
She was startled at first but when she saw what was happening, she smiled widely exposing her set of dimples. She looked up while opening her two arms as if to catch the petals and prevent them from falling.
If her look from earlier was mesmerizing, then her look at that moment was breathtakingly bewitching.
...
Ten minutes into the celebration, Yvonne blew on the candle and then cut the cake. She fed some to everyone present and they in turn fed her in bits.
The cake was very sumptuous and it easily melted in their mouths.
Yvonne stood at the center and danced to the melodious music that was being played. They presented her with gifts and as a thank you, she danced with them.
As they say " The best is always reserved for the last" , Emil was the last person to present his gift to her. It was a small round box.
Yvonne gazed at the box in her hand as her imagination began to run wild. Because she was a bit distracted, she got slightly startled when Emil pulled her by the waist to his embrace.
" What did you wish for? " He whispered in her ear
" I didn't make a wish because I already have my wish fulfilled " She layed her head on his shoulder
Emil felt butterflies in his stomach when he heard her reply.
" Don't you want to see what's inside the box I gave you? "
"I want to, but..... " Yvonne trailed off.
" Let me " Emil took the box in his hand and opened it. " I hope you never take this off "
Yvonne stared numbly at the shiny thing in the box. She could hear her heart pounding in her chest.
He took a diamond necklace out of the box and helped her wore it around her neck.
Yvonne touched the necklace and hugged him tightly and breath in his masculine unique scent.
" Do you like it? "
She shook her " I love it! " she beamed and strengthen her hold.
" Then, never take it out. No matter what !"
She nodes " I won't !"
" Even when we misunderstand each other "
" I won't "
" Even when you get so angry that you want to strangle me to death " Emil lightly pinched her cheek with two fingers
" I won't " She shook her head
" This will be a shackle binding you to me for eternity !"
She nodes, " But I don't have one to bind you to me !"
" You already did many years ago" Emil spoke softly but very deep
" What?! , How? " Yvonne stared perplexedly at him. Her look so confusing and in wonder.
Emil dug into his pants pocket and brought out a small brooche with a little bird on it.
" This.....? " Yvonne looked askew at Emil. She was indeed speechless.
" It fell from your dress that day "
A scene from their first encounter flashed through his eyes.
That day, after little Yvonne had waved her little hands at him, he saw something fell from her dress. He wanted to call her when he picked up the brooche, but sadly, she was long gone.
And that thing had been with him ever since. He even considered it as a hostage.
" No tears today" Emil spoke when he saw her eyes turning moisture.
He embraced her as they danced off tune.
Truth is, they danced according to their own tune and not the tune of the melodious music that was being played.
....
The birthday celebration came to an end after they ate the food that was prepared by Aunt Phillis and Madam Claudia. And not just the food, but the cake was also baked by them.
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