it was closing time, Beatrice left when Neela told her she was waiting for Bruno, She sighted Bruno's car and she took her bag moving over to where he his, she got to him.
"How are you princess".
"I am fine let's go," Neela said and she hopped into the car, Bruno came in and started the engine.
I am not taking you home I'm taking you to my special spot.
"where is that?" Neela asked.
That's my secret, Bruno said and started the car before he sped off, they drive for half an hour and still driving. Neela was forced to ask, are you sure you ain't selling me off?"Neela said, Trust me sweetheart I can do more than that "Bruno said and winked at her.
"Gosh..." she scoffed.
Try harder baby, you ain't cute,"Neela said and Bruno hit on the break suddenly startling Neela.
What's wrong with you do you ?
Do you want to get us killed"Neela nagged but Bruno ignored her and took her lips in a kiss, he kissed her fiercely and hungrily like he's been craving for it passing a message through the kiss telling her that she belongs to him, he broke the kiss with both of them panting and gasping for breath.
"Why did you do that?"Neela asked.
As if you didn't enjoy the kiss,Bruno said and she blushed.
Do you now believe i am cute .
Don't be deceived with your baby face, Neela said.
Wow.... at last someone finally agreed that I am handsome, Bruno said, turning on the ignition and driving off.
They arrived at a tower and Bruno held her hand and they walk in,he took her to the uppermost part of the tower in a secluded spot at the tower, that has a nice view of the world, you can see the whole city of Mexico from there.
Wow this place is so beautiful, Neela said running around the whole place, why Bruno went and lean on the railings, and Neela joined her later.
Isn't it beautiful?"Bruno asks looking at the beautiful view.
Very beautiful, Neela replied.
You know princess, this is where i come whenever I have a problem or thinking about something,I come here whenever i feel down but staring at different people working around, knowing that they all have their problems but still put a smile on there faces,it makes me forget my problems and just live in the moment.
Bruno said and Neela can't help but stare at him wondering how the jovial Bruno can be this thoughtful.
Bruno cups Neela face in his palms and stares into her eyes,"Princess from tomorrow on you will be eighteen and you know what it means, from tomorrow you will become an adult and you are expected to start acting like one. Tomorrow is the starting of a new phase in your life and that is the phase of adulthood, and i want you to know that no matter what happens in the future you have to keep smiling just like these people, do you understand?
Aww...wwn Neela felt so touched by his words and gave him a tight hug, thank you handsome i appreciate, she said crying. Hey here we go again i told you not to cry that it doesn't fit you or maybe i should look for another girl, you know a handsome dude like me can't be seen with a cry baby.
Bruno said scratching his hair and Neela punch him on his shoulders. Ouch.. baby don't tell me your hand is made of iron,"He said checking out Neela's hand, and she smiled.
So cute.."She muttered
I know, Bruno said and she glared at him turning her fist towards him, he did a zip-up sign on his lips,
Good boy, Neela said and ruffled his hair.
I will take you to a picnic tomorrow evening so get ready, Bruno said.
Yes....."Neela jump on Bruno happily and peck him. Are you sure you are going to be eighteen tomorrow, Why do you ask that Neela said. Because you behave like a kid girl, after hearing him Neela puffs out her cheeks in anger giving him a glare,ok ok princess i give up just teasing you chill.
But i didn't know you love picnics that much, i have always wanted to go there but Mom doesn't even have enough money so i always keep my cool, Neela said sadly.
Don't worry princess,i will show you so many things tomorrow, she nodded her head smiling, looking forward to it she said.
They stayed for sometime before they left the tower and start driving home, Bruno dropped her in front of her house, she wanted to climb down when he held her hand staring into her eyes,"Happy Birthday in advance princess,"He said to her, with both of them staring at each others eyes like they are the only people in the world, but Neela came back to her senses breaking the eyes contact turning away with a smile tugging away at the corner of her lips Bruno smirk seeing her smile,
Goodnight handsome Neela replied, she climbed down the car and walked in.
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Niah could be seen standing outside her house staring into space, tomorrow is going to be eighteen years since she last saw her child, she's worried about her child turning eighteen tomorrow and she won't be there to be with her through it, she knows it will be difficult for her because she's not going to be used to their kind, she closed her eyes.
Oh Dear Moon goddess please protect my child and see her through this stage as she finally transforms tomorrow, she concluded her prayer and opened her eyes.
Immediately heavy rain started to pour down with thunder striking up and down, she rushed inside and closed her cotton, thunderstorm continued to strike and blaring sound of lightning clashes everywhere, sounds of wolves howling can be heard, mountains and valleys were all on fire.
This is a sigh that my child is alive"Niah said breathing in a sigh of relief she was holding.
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Neela finished her dinner, her mom tried cheering her up and she couldn't ask for a better mother than her.She retired to bed thinking about her birthday.
Finally i will be turning eighteen, she breathed out smiling, but not for long she dozed off.
Neela opened her eyes with the sunlight peering into her eyes, she closed the cotton immediately but remembering it's her birthday she smiles, she went to a full length mirror to look at her adult vibe only to see herself covered with white hairs like an animal with her nails turning to claws.
"Ahhhhhhh....''
she shouted.