_Jace Dreice Scott's Point of View_
I can't help but be amused at the wishes given to Lavalee by her aunts, brothers, sisters and her friends because all of it were unexpected.
Lavalee gives off the spoiled brat heiress vibe, but in fact, she's actually helpful and if she doesn't act spoiled at times, I would think she's just a simple person.
I didn't expect that their wishes would be about Lavalee's attitude and for Lavalee to be happy
Icarus went up the stage after he escorted the girl who I remember is named Autumn.
"Lavalee Flamelinne Ayazaki Hanazono, what a long name for a short-tempered person," the guests chuckled because of what Icarus had said
"My wish for you would be, well, I hope you'll be good." He said and Lavalee chuckled
"Just kidding, you're really kind actually if you're not full of mischief and pranks. Now to be serious my wish for you is your wellbeing. I wish that you won't get sick and you'll rest when you're tired."
"That's all, happy birthday, red head." Icarus said and
Ares sat on our table and Icarus arrived after escorting the next person up
"You're unbelievable," Icarus told Ares
"Zhy might melt, Ares," the guy who danced Lavalee before I did told Ares
"This one here's been staring at Lav as well," I looked at Ares confusedly when he tapped my shoulder
"You don't seem familiar." The guy who was Lavalee's 16th rose said
"Of course, it's the first time you met him." Jester said
"That's why. I'm Chris Ozera," the one who is Lavalee's 17th rose said and offered his hand
"Jace Scott," I said and accepted his hand
"Harry Frost," Lavalee's 16th rose said
"So, are you Lavalee's boyfriend?" the one named Chris asked
"No," I answered
I returned my gaze to the stage and I saw that Zhyrene's already done and two boys were on stage.
Warren and Alexander, friends of Lavalee's cousins.
"We love you, ate Lav!" they said and hugged Lavalee
Lavalee's cousin, Kent went up the stage after his friends, Warren and Alexander went down the stage.
I noticed that he's escorting a girl who I think is about Summer's age.
"Isn't that Warren's little sister?" Franco asked and pointed the girl beside Kent
"Warren's little sister? You mean Zephoebe?" Jester asked and looked at the stage
"Yeah, I think it's because they arranged those two." Ares said
"Ate Lav, my wish for you is for you to be able to reach your dreams." Kent said
"Ate Lav, I wish that you'll reach success in whatever you do. I love you, ate Lavalee, I can't wait to spend time with you again," the girl that Jester called 'Zephoebe' said and hugged Lavalee
"I love you too, Zia, I can't wait too," Lavalee replied then Kent escorted the girl down the stage and another girl went up the stage.
"Happy birthday, ate Lav!" the little girl hugged Lavalee after greeting
"My wish for you would be for you to find what you are looking for. You've been looking for that for a long time. Whatever that is, I hope you find it." The girl said while hugging Lavalee
"Thanks, Astrid." Lavalee said and then released the little girl
'Astrid' went down the stage and another girl climbed up, I saw how Ares frowned.
"Why did Enyalius come along?" Ares grunted
"She's your sister, bro." Jester kidded
"Ate Lav, my wish for you is for you to graduate with flying colors."
If I'm not mistaken, according to Ares, she's Enyalius, as Jester said, she's Ares's younger sister.
"Aww thanks, Yali." Lavalee replied and the girl hugged her
"She's already 15 yet you're still treat her like that, Ares?" Chris asked him
"It's because of Zhyrene's brother, Chris. Azura is Yali's boyfriend." Franco said
Another girl went up the stage but I think she's a little younger than Lavalee.
"Happy Birthday, First Lady Lavalee. On behalf of the whole Smirnov Clan, well, that's a bit too formal." She said and I saw Lavalee chuckling as the young lady in front of her cleared her throat
"On behalf of our family, we wish your success and your happiness in life." She said with a sweet smile
"Thanks, Chiara," Lavalee said and smiled
"Who's that?" I asked and turned to them.
"Chiara Smirnov," Chris said and leaned
"Which Chiara?" Harry asked and Chris shrugged his shoulders
"That's A, Eli's in Seryphil." Hendrix said and I noticed how the two guys changed their expression
"Eli? I didn't know Elisa allows other people give her nicknames." Chris said with a smirk
"Drine calls her that." Hendrix answered in a monotone voice
"Time for our First Lady's 18 messages," we heard butler Jon said so we returned our gaze to the stage
JC and Kent's parents went up the stage.
I guess they'll be the first one to give the message since they stood as their parents when they were orphaned, as to what Lavalee had told me before.
"Lavalee, dear, we're happy to see you grow into a fine young lady. Gone were the traces of the prankster and mischievous Lavalee Flamelinne we used to see when you were younger." Her uncle told her I saw her chuckling
So, Lavalee was a prankster as a kid.
She's still mischievous, but in a good way that is.
"We saw how much you've grown, we witnessed how you became stronger for Frost and for your younger siblings. We're proud of you, our first lady." He added and a butler handed Lavalee a box of tissue.
She really is soft when it comes to the people she loved the most.
"I'm sure Tine would be happy to see her first princess finally turning into a beautiful fine young lady. Your uncle and I are proud of how much you've matured and I'm sure that Arkin and Tine are prouder than we are." Her aunt said
"Thank you, imo, uncle," Lavalee said and stood up to hug them
"She deserved this." Ares said
"That's exactly why you," Ares tapped my shoulder making me look at him
"Don't you ever hurt her," Ares told me seriously
"I think Lav will be the one who'll hurt Jace," Icarus kidded but I kept my focus on Lavalee
"We're so proud of you, Lavalee. We never expected you to do and choose the things you did for your siblings, we thought you'll be the one to have the hardest time adjusting but it turns out you were the one to adjust quickly."
"We're proud of you because you chose to fight and support your siblings in their battles and hardships even though you yourself is battling your own." Her uncle said while they are hugging Lavalee
"Lavalee, always remember that your uncle and I are always here for you and your siblings, we can be your second parents and I know that wherever Tine and Arkin are, they are so proud of what you've become today. You fail at times but because of that failure, you soar higher."
"One day, I know and everyone knows that you'll be able to get over those nightmares that torment you. We love you very much, our dear." Her aunt said and kissed Lavalee's forehead
After they let go of the hug, her uncle escorted her back to her throne and went down the stage, next to go up the stage were Ares' parents.
"Lavalee, it's not a secret to anyone here that you could've been a graduating student by now if you didn't stop studying to focus on taking care of your younger siblings."
"We saw you being brought up as princess while growing up. For that reason, we, like your Uncle Law and Aunt Abby, also expected that you'll have a hard time. You were the closest to Freeze, next to Freia, but you gave up your studies to give time and fill the gap left in your siblings' hearts when in fact you yourself have those gaps." Her aunt Arizza said and I saw Lavalee wiping her tears away with tissue
"Looks like someone wants to be the one to wipe Lavalee's tears away," I heard Chris said so I looked at him
"Yeah, I remember, he wiped Lav's tears after Mr. and Ms. Intramurals." Icarus said
"Lav cried on his shoulder during RFA Foundation week." Ares said so I shook my head and shifted my attention back on the stage