Happiest day [1/2]

"Thank you everybody. For a long time I wondered why I was even born. The nights were dark and all seemed hopeless. But I am glad that I fought on. Today is the happiest day of my life. Thank you all so much. I love you all."

Surrounded by the people I treasured, happiness poured out of my entire being. I blew out my candles with a smile. Noelle then clapped her hands with a happy expression.

"Okay, everyone! I'm going to cut the cake!"

The family then shared the cheesecake and enjoyed dessert. Whatever gloomy mood there may have been before seemed to have evaporated. Jasmine and Robyn were all smiles. They left my side and mingled with the rest of the family. 

As if it had been discussed beforehand, the ones by my side now were Aki and Lilly. I knew better than to ask, but they revealed their reasons for being here.

"I am your slave. To serve my master is my job, is it not?"

"Then as your master I order you to keep Noelle company."