5 years later: Little Darien

5 years passed in the blink of an eye...

Trot trot trot...

The sound of a child's footsteps echoed in the large corridor.

Soon the child got to a room that had pink colored paint on it and knocked with his small fist.

*Knock knock knock*

"Mummy are you awake yet. Don't even think of forgetting your promise of accompanying me to the pond house."

There was no response from inside the room.

Little Darien sighed while putting his small hands on his small waist in a dramatic stance.

"Okay, I'm coming in"

Click...

The door to the room was pushed open.

Little Darien saw the figure curled up under the blanket and he felt his heart twitch in pain.

His mother gave birth to him on this same day 5 years ago. She took care of him meticulously and gave him everything he ever wanted. But unfortunately, he wasn't born with a father.

He had just started kindergarten at 3 and was often criticized by the other children because he didn't have a father.

One day he came back from school with his face full of tears. His mother was very unhappy and she asked him what happened.

After explaining how he was bullied by the other children because he didn't have a father. His mother just kissed his pouting lips and his chubby cheeks, while comforting him.

"Darien. You don't have to worry about what people say because of your father. All you need to know is that mummy loves you the most. Hmm... Don't cry it'll make you look ugly"

At that time, Darien still pestered her.

" Mummy who is my father? and why have I never seen my father."

His mother's face had turned pale after hearing that question. Her eyes turned red and her throat was choked with unshed tears.

Seeing her reaction, the 3-year-old Zephyr felt wronged and vowed never to ask that question again.

Back to the present...

Avery frowned when she heard the small voice belonging to her son Darien

He was truly a blessing the heavens sent to her.

She subconsciously smiled and veered around to face him.

After opening her eyes, she sat up quickly and picked up the little mischievous creature standing by her bedside.

"Ah ah ah ah it's my son's birthday today! "

Darien laughed mischievously.

"He he he mama you remembered!"

"Of course, how could I forget about my dearest princes birthday. So tell mama something... How old are you today?"

Darien grinned. Showing his small set of milk teeth. He raised his small fingers and showed the number four.

"Okay okay. Let's sing a birthday song for you. But before that, I have let bring out the cake."

"Cake?"

"Hmmm,"

Avery pulled the drawer by her bedside and brought out a cupcake that had blue sugar toppings with some sprinkles on it.

She brought out a tiny candle and inserted it into the small cupcake. Finally, she used her lighter to light up the candle.

"Ah, here it is. Now the song"

'Happy birthday to prince

Happy Birthday to prince

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to my prince.

How old are you now

How old are you now

How old are you now

My Little prince

How old are you now"

Darien smiled and hugged his mother's arm. He felt that it was these little moments that made a very happy memory.

"Make a wish my little prince."

"Hmmm," he hummed in reply.

He closed his eyes and clasped his hands together while making a wish.

After the wish, he blew the candle.

"Mummy don't forget about your promise to take me to see the pond house."

Avery smiled and rubbed his head.

"Okay. Go and meet your aunt Sally. She'll give you the clothes I prepared for you."

"Okay, mama. Smooches...I love you, mama "

"Mama loves you more "