Earlier that morning at the Evestons.....
Mr. Jonathan, Lady Portia, Diana, Rooney, and Mary tiptoed into little Wendy's room while she was still soundly asleep.
Mary was holding a small cake with a single candle lit on it.
The lights in her room were turned off. They tiptoed closer to her bed, turned on the lights, and yelled"SURPRISE!!!!"
Little Wendy woke up suddenly from her slumber and was startled by the surprise she had received from her family.
she squinted her eyes and sat up on her bed. she beamed when realization hit her that it was her birthday- Contented with the surprise.
Lady Portia went to sit by her and embraced her from her side.
"Happy birthday my dear"She wished little Wendy and pecked her cheeks. The other members of the family took turns to wish her.
When it was Mary's turn, she brought the cake closer and asked little Wendy to blow the candle and make a wish.
Little Wendy closed her eyes. After a short moment, her lovely eyes fluttered open and she flashed Mary a cute smile.
"Thank you, everyone, that was a nice surprise."little Wendy said feeling overwhelmed with what her folks had done for her.
"You'll get your gifts during the party."Mr.Jonathan said to her daughter.
"Okay, papa"little Wendy responded feeling expectancy bubble up in her.
Little Wendy took her bath and dressed up with the help of Diana and they both made their way to the dining room. As they descended the stairs, little Wendy saw that preparations were being made for the party that would take place that evening. Maids were moving here and there fixing things. The furniture setting had been changed and she saw that the party lights were being fixed.
They proceeded to the dining room where they had breakfast with the rest of the family.
Mr.Jonathan and Rooney had departed for work, but they affirmed that they would be home early, right in time for the party.
Time was quick to pass by and the time for the party was fast approaching.
The mansion was fully arrayed now with garlands hanging around reading"HAPPY BIRTHDAY WENDY", savvy lantern fairy lights, and little white and multicolored light strings were adroitly hanging around in the room giving the room a dazzling look.
Strands of lights were artistically woven throughout the floral centerpieces in the room.
The walls were beautified with paper flowers and colossal collages of little Wendy's photographs.
Colorful heart-shaped balloons were sprawled all over the floor and Inflatable decorations of many shapes were positioned at different corners of the room. A small bistro had been set up to serve drinks to the guests. The ceiling was embellished with hanging flower-shaped decorations and they were lovely, giving the room that aesthetic look.
It was about 7 pm when the guests started arriving. The entrance of the party grounds was illuminated with glittering party lights. A couple of tall vases with flowers were positioned on both sides of the entrance and the guests marveled at the party decor.
Mrs.Portia and Diana were downstairs receiving the guests and welcoming them. Mrs. Portia's eyes were moving momentarily towards the entrance every now and then expecting someone to walk through those doors. Her anticipation was short-lived when the person she was expecting gracefully walked into the room.
She was dressed in a wine gown and she looked elegant as ever.
She was accompanied by a handsome young man dressed in a gray wood blazer with a button-front shirt over black chinos. He looked graceful.
All heads turned in their direction when they entered the party room. Most of the gazes were aimed toward the guy beside the woman. The young women and even the older ones were rubbernecking at the good-looking youngster.
Mrs.Portia bellied up to the duo and greeted them.
"It's nice to see you again, Rose. Thanks for accepting my invitation too."Portia said and both of them shared a hug.
"It's lovely seeing you too, Portia. It's been long since we last spoke to each other."Mrs. Rose uttered, flashing a smile on her face.
"This is my son, Sylvester."Mrs.Rose introduced her son, a glint of pride in her voice.
"Oh wow! You've grown so much since the last time I saw you. How are you doing?" her question was directed to Sylvester.
"I'm doing alright, "Sylvester replied, his grim facial expression unchanging.
And with that, Sylvester left the two women behind and went towards the bistro for a drink.
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*A picture of the Evestons'mansion has been posted on my Instagram page.
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