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Chapter 5 - Their past part- 5: Melanie's birthday

They decided to make a chocolate cake , a cake of chocolaty twists😋. Felicia added ,"ah yes a cake of dreams...a chocolaty fountain".Emmaline said angrily ,"wait wait...you dont decide what type of chocolate cake...aunty will face a lot of difficulties.She already has a lot of work and...she's getting sick nowadays...

Doctor said her to take rest...she's working for her family...let her make whatever she wants...whatever is easy for her..dont decide on your own..😤😤"..

Felicia became very sad.

They went to a nearby store and got the items to make the delicious chocolate cake like some baking soda , cream , chocolate and rainbow sprinkles , chocolate and many other things i.e things which are used to make a yummy 😋 cake . Felicia said , "since we are in a grocery store you can shop for your other items too aunty ".Melanie's mother asked ,"what items are you talking about Felica ". Felicia said ,"I'm Felicia , aunty... please spell it like that it's not....Felica . Next , I'm talking about the things which you use in home to make food , do daily works and others etc...which you need. Melanie's mother understood what Felicia is trying to convey to her.She told the kids that she liked Felicia's idea . Also , she thanked Felicia for giving her a helpful idea . Felicia said ,"welcome aunty , your happiness my pleasure". Melanie's mother said ,"oh so sweet of you 😊". They both smiled.After that she went to do some shopping while the kids went to the game centre and checked out on the games because they knew mothers take a long time to do shopping because they take everything depending on the cost ,discount ,free items along with that ,which is good etc...They decided to see the sample movie which was free of cost . They asked the person who was standing there ,"are you in charge ?". The boy there said, "oh yes, do you need any help?. Emmaline said ," yes we need some help. It would be good if someone helps us". The boy said ,"yes how may I help you?". Melanie said ,"my mother is shopping right now . We know she's going to take a lot of time.The boy laughed 😂. Melanie asked ,"why are you laughing , did I tell a joke?!".They ignored his words and asked him about the game availability and saw it's available but very costly.😵They saw the cost and their head rotated. They asked the boy about the other games cost and availability. She said "I need a game which is free of cost. If nothing is there ,we can watch a good movie".Melanie told them to ask the boy about it while she went to the vegetable counter where she saw her mother when she was talking with a woman. She saw that her mother is still talking with the same woman.She went to her mother and saw that she had got only three item.😨Melanie understood that her mother will take a very long time .So she told her mother, "mother I know your going to take a long time cuz you got only two items so I'm going to watch a movie or play a game.Is that ok with you?.I dont know what time a movie is going to finish so I will only come after watching the movie".Her mother said,"ok then I will take some extra items also.By the way,Emmaline and Felika are with you right?.Dont go anywhere else without telling me". Melanie said,"first its Felicia not Felika.Second I'm not a kid I won't be lost.I know what steps to take in my bad time. Third, yes they are with me.We all are together.But why were you talking with that woman for..".Her mother said,"oh you know I like talking with others.She also likes to talk like me".Melanie said,"yes you can talk but you are talking continuously.You are just talking like the girl in my class. She is very talkative.You sound just like her".Her mother said,"oh is it?.Who is that girl?.What is her name?".Melanie said,"her name is Alexandra".Melanie waved her mother goodbye and left.She thought she lost her way.So, she asked a big girl ,"hello um...do you know where is the game centre?".The girl turned and was about to say,"oh your Melanie , right?.Melanie confusingly said ,"um do I know you?.Though I have seen you never I still think I know you🤔.How do you know my name?".She said,"well you dont know me but I know you.Hello, nice to meet you I'm Isabella.I'm Alexandra's elder sister".Melanie said,"oh but how do I believe you?.You look like her a little but still I think your not her sister.Sorry for that but I need some proof".Isabella said,"oh no problem.I really appreciate your behaviour.Your behaviour with a stranger is alright.Wait let me show you something so that I'm not a stranger to you and you believe that I'm Alexandra's sister".Melanie said,"yes show me your proof".Isabella took her phone📱and opened the gallery.Then she showed many pictures of her with Alexandra.Melanie asked,"ok I believe you but who are these babies👶?".Isabella replied,"oh they are our cousins.Well, babies.(Isabella pointed each one of them)and said,"this is Sophia.This is Amelia This two baby boys are Daniel and Andrew.Oh yes ,sorry you wanted to go to the game center right?".Melanie nodded.They went towards the game centre .Isabella waved her goodbye and left.She ran towards Emmaline and Felicia. Emmaline was talking to the boy about the games.Melanie went to the game counter and the boy was asking,"are you ok with any movie.All the movies are available and 4 - 5 of the movies are free.You can go to the movie centre.You need to go left and then right".Melanie asked, "oh hi are no games there?".Felicia said ,"we need to give money for the games.Some movies are free.So we decided to watch one of them.What do you want to watch?".Melanie said,"what about we watch Jungle Book?".Emmaline said,"no no I've watched it over 50 times.Its very boring".The boy said,"hey kids dont fight.Let me tell you the names.Jungle book ,Tangled,moana,Brave,Beauty and the Beast and Cindrella".Emmaline said,"well I dont like anything".Felicia said,"I'm ok with Moana".Melanie said,I agree with Emmaline.If you both are ok with Jungle book I could have watched it since you dont want to I'm also not going to watch any of the movies.Is any other movie available?".The boy replied,"yes there are some barbie movies.Would you like to watch one of them?".Felicia said,"oh barbie movies?.Sure sure".The boy said,"but only some of them is free".Melanie said, "oh my ,ok?.What is the name of the movie?".The boy replied,"secret door, pearl princess and mermaid tale 2.Only these three are there".Melanie said,"I saw mermaid tale 2 and pearl princess many times.I choose secret door. I didnt see that".Felicia and Emmaline said,"same here".Emmaline said,"same pinch🤭".They both laughed.After they finished laughing they decided to watch Barbie and the secret door.They asked the boy, "where is the theater?".The boy showed them the directions.They went to the food counter and took popcorn,chips,juice and some snacks to eat during the movie. The girl in the counter said,"take these things and

dont worry about the fees".They were puzzled.They wondered why did she say no fees?".She said,"kids dont be confused.Today is children's day.So all kids who are coming here, alone or with their parents we give them everything free.They dont need to pay for the food items".Melanie told them that they can get more snacks and take them home.They both agreed and started picking up the items they want.They picked up various food items.Yummy ones ,crispy ones ,healthy ones and many other things.They went inside the hall and sat there.They got the ticket from the counter lady too.Melanie said,"this tv is very big!🎞".Emmaline said,"this isn't a television".Melanie replied,"then what is it?".Emmaline said,"I uh..I uh... dont know ".Melanie replied,"then you shouldnt speak over me.This is a TV....a big one".They were arguing while Felicia sat down in her seat.One man came there and told,"children, this isn't the right place to fight.People come here to watch a movie".Melanie and Emmaline smiled😁 and went to their seats.Felicia asked, "why are you both laughing?.He was scolding you and your having fun!".Melanie replied,"were laughing because he said we come here to see a movie but isn't this a barbie movie?.He has come to see a Barbie movie".Felicia said,"anyone can see any type of movie.There is no judgement in that".Emmaline said,"ok ok you both dont fight.The movie is gonna start".Felicia whispered,"what do you mean by gonna?".Emmaline said,"you dont know this. It means going to ,a short form😜".They took out the food items that they got free from the food counter and ate them while they're watching the movie. 2 hours passed,the movie finished.They went in the search of Melanie's mother.Her mother was in the bill counter ,taking the bill and paying for the groceries and other items.Melanie and her friends ran towards her.Her mothet said,"did you all have fun?".Felicia said,"yes aunty.Look at what we have got here".They showed her the items which were left out.She gasped and asked,"where did you manage to get all these things?.I know you have not purchased it because you dont have any money.I didnt give you money. How did you see the movie and got these food items?.Did you stole it?".Emmaline said,"no aunty we did not steal anything.We got all these in free.The movie we watched was a free one and today is children's day.All the children (who come alone or with their parents) will get all items free.We took advantage of this and grabbed some".Her mother said,"then all counters are giving free items?".Melanie said,"yes mother...only if kids are there?".Her mother said,"then go grab all the things you want in whichever counter they give free items.After that , come here.I will be waiting in that place".Emmaline said,"not a bad idea let's go!".They went and grabbed toys, birthday caps, dolls, folders, school items and other things.They were very happy.As planned, after grabbing the items they ran to their mother.Her mother went out and told the kids to wait.They waited for long and long.But cars were only available for two people.Plus they had a bunch of items.Her mother thought for a minute and said,"kids I dont think there is any cab available for four of us.I was thinking about a bus.We can take one from the bus stop.Also it would be a good travel.We have many items.We wont be able to walk with these.Please try to understand.I'm not able to carry all these things".They felt very sorrow.Emmaline said,"sure aunty.We can take a bus from the bus stop.Before that,you give me some bags".Melanie said,"I and Felicia can also carry some bags.Give us some bags mother.You are working from morning continuously.Also you will be tired".Her mother looked very tired.😪She looked very sleepy too.She said,"thank you kids.So nice of you to help me.I'm indeed very tired and sleepy but you wont be able to carry this bags.They are very heavy.Your hand will pain.Do one thing ,you carry the lighter bags🛍.There are only two heavy bags🛍".Melanie didnt want her mother to carry anything.She wanted her to just walk and come along with them since she's working all the time.Doctor has said her to be in complete rest for a week but she did not take any rest and started working.She said,"no mother I have a good idea.Lets do one thing.Emmaline and Felicia take the items from the two bags and place one by one in the bags were going to carry.Place some lighter items in mothers bags.It will become lighter.You will get some rest, maybe a little and we will not carry all the items in the same time".Felicia and Emmaline said ,"yes boss as you say!"They sat on the seat in the bus stop.The bus reached.They got four(4)tickets from the ticket person.They finally sat down.Melanie's mother was sleeping.She looked very tired.The bus reached the area and Melanie told her mother,"mother mother wake up.The bus has reached our area".Her mother woke up and they all got down.They entered the house,washed their hands with soap.Ot was 8pm by then. They dressed up in night dress and went to the bedroom. Her mother served the plates , spoons , forks in the dining table.While the three kids were in the bedroom watching a famous show which is very popular in Paris . People all over Paris see this cartoon . It's not only entertaining for children also for elders!.Then Melanie's mom told everyone to come to the dining table . Melanie and her two friends came downstairs . Melanie's father also came down . All washed their hands and sat on the table , being ready to eat the delicious dinner . Then her mother said "Emmaline , how is the food , and what about you Felicia , do you both like the food?" . Felicia said , "yes aunty it's very tasty , I just dont like the green capsicums in the dish and the tomato because they are not very good to eat.I know they are healthy but I dont like them".Emmaline said,"oh yes I agree with her about tomatoes.They look quite good but they are not very tasty".Melanie's mother,"oh ok dear I will not put tomatoes next time...and capsicumps also".Melanie was bored and asked her mother ,"mother I feel bored and a little sleepy.Can i go to bed ?".Her mother said,"ok then , take Emmaline and Felicia also".Melanie nodded and went upstairs.She told them ,"you can choose whether you want the top bunk , middle bunk or low bunk". Emmaline said,"ok I will take the top one".Felicia said,"hmm....I will take the low bunk. Melanie do you want to take top bunk or low bunk?".Melanie said,"no.. no I will take the middle one.Lets all get to sleep and good dreams, good night.It was 9:00 at that time.Melanie's mother washed the plates, spoons,forks. Melanie woke up and drank a little water.Then she went to her mom and said, "what are you doing now. She sounded very angry .You shouldn't work in night.How many times do I tell you the same thing?.Why are you always working?.Doctor has said you to not work for a very long time and your the one who is not obeying the doctor neither father nor me!.You will get tired and then you will get sick , you wont be able to walk properly and then.You have also worked for a long time-". "ok dear you dont need to worry about me.I'm well and I'm not getting to get sick.I need to work a little for our daily things".

Melanie said,"a little?!.Is this a little for you?.How much your working everyday!".Her mother said,"ok dear dont worry about me.I will go to sleep in some time.You go to sleep.Tomorrow is your birthday!. Enjoy your day my daughter".Melanie smiled and went upstairs to her bed and lay on bed.The night was dark.The sky looked very colorful🌌.The city of Toulouse in Paris looked very beautiful in the nights.The moon shined brightly white.The buildings look very glorious🌃.The bridges look amazing🌉. Toulouse was a very nice place.It was also called the Pink City.Melanie's mother cleaned the dining table with a cloth while Melanie's father was working on the laptop.Soon it became 9:30 , they both went to the bedroom and slept.

Melanie, Emmaline and Felicia were asleep.Melanie's mother and father also went to bed and fell asleep soon.The sun shined bright.It became morning.The hen made its everyday noise and started the morning.It was 4pm by then.Melanie's friends and her mother decorated the whole house with cutouts,paper crafts,paper foils,confetti,balloons etc.....and the things they got from the store in free🤑.They placed a beautiful rangoli outside their house, on the floor.They also took the rangoli they got from store(the pieces which can be joined so that a rangoli is formed).Then they started joining the pieces and made a big rangoli inside their house so that the guests,friends and other people can see it.It's a symbol of welcome.Then they went to the kitchen, took out the ingredients for the dishes.They made a Pizza🍕.They took some dough,oil teaspoons , some flour and a bowl.They made many dishes , desserts and seven types of juices🍹.Emmaline and Felicia wondered about the seven juices.They had many questions in their mind but no one to answer these questions.They felt very sleepy.Melanie was sleeping.They woke up before her to help Melanie's mother in arranging all the items and decorating the house for Melanie's birthday party.They helped her mother in all the ways they could.They went to the bedroom and told Melanie, "happy birthday Melanie🤩🥳".Melanie said,"oh yes thank you Emma and Felicia.I literally forgot that today is my birthday , a very special day".Her mother entered the room said,"yes dear today is a very special day ,a very special one.Do you know when where you born?".Melanie said,"no mother.I dont know what happened.When was I born?".Her mother said,"you were born in the hospital where I worked , Norenia's underwater hospital.It's a kids hospital...only kids are our patients".Melanie smiled and said,"mother why is the name Norenia's underwater hospital😂.Why do they need to keep it's name is underwater when it's not underwater.I have seen waves🌊.I have heard that there is a underwater post office found".Her mother said,"there are underwater people".Emmaline , Melanie and Felicia gasped.Emmaline said,"did you live underwater?".She said,"no dear I did not live underwater".

Felicia said,"then how do you know?.Did you read any book or magazine?".Her mother looked at her watch and said," no but kids its time to leave to school.Time up".They were very curious but knew that they had school.Emmaline and Felicia dressed up in school uniform which was Melanie's.Melanie dressed up in a beautiful pink gown.The dress was studded with rainbow coloured beads and a tiara in golden colour.Emmaline admired her dress and said ,"wow Melanie you look very nice and lovely😍You look like a princess".Melanie blushed☺.She said ,"thank you Emma".Emmaline thunderstrucked.She was in a different world.Tears ran down her face😭.Felicia asked ,"what happened , why are you crying Emmaline?".She wiped her tears and finally stopped crying.Melanie asked,"did I say something wrong Emmaline".Emmaline said,"no..".Melanie said impatiently ,"then what happened?".Emmaline said,"I had a friend.Her name was Jessalina.She called me Emma in short of Emmaline.I remembered her when you said Emma.She's admitted in the hospital.Still , she's in the hospital.She's admitted....for 3 years".Melanie's mother felt very sad for Emmaline and her friend , Jessalina.She asked ,"what happened to her dear?".Emmaline answered to her question ,"3 years back , we were going home after playing.We were about to cross the road when we saw a small baby crossing the road alone.We got very scared😨.We were thinking what to do.We were stressed and quite confused.We took a long time thinking.But we overthinked and the accident was about to happen.

Luckily..the kid was saved...but.... Jessalina was in the car's way.I got help and they took her to the nearest hospital.

Doctor said that she lost a lot of blood.

She lost her memory and her brain was damaged".Felicia said ,"dont worry Emmaline.She's going to be normal again.We will soon meet her".Emmaline smiled.She wiped her tears.She was the happy Emmaline again😁.Melanie went to the kitchen and took the chocolate boxes.She offered the chocolates to Felicia and Emmaline.They both took one and ate it.She went to her room and placed the boxes in her school bag.It was time to go to school.Both Felicia and Emmaline were in the same class👭 ,Melanie👩‍🎤in a different one.Soon they were going to be in the same class ,classmates👧👧👧.They were in the same school bus🚍.They were about to step in when her friends and classmates welcomed her grandly.Melanie was very happy😊 that her classmates are making her birthday more special and memorable.She was not very surprised because they were always quite kind to her.Except one , a boy named Ethan who always fights with her for no reason.Melanie always wins in those.He also challenges her in fights.Melanie is a karate expert ,she can handle those.But not today ,she has worn a grand gown.She cant fight in that!.Talking about fight..she is not even able to walk fast in that nor run.What would Melanie do if he challenges her today ,on her birthday?!.As she went closer her fear increased.She was not in the mood to fight.The boy stood before her.He was like that for about a minute.Melanie stood before him.She put his hand before him and swinged it to check what happened to him.