Happy 18th Birthday Joanna
"Hey, that is not true," Joanna quickly denied Audrey's allegations.
Audrey pushed Joanna's hands away from her mouth gently.
"Don't forget to share your experience with me when he has finally eaten your forbidden fruit…," Audrey paused what she was saying when Joanna glared at her.
"I will keep quiet and go to bed now, Her Royal Majesty," Audrey teased Joanna again. She lay on her bed and pretended to do what she said.
Joanna kept throwing Audrey warning gazes as she returned to her bed where Anthony was sleeping in.
She slept at the edge of the bed while Anthony slept at the inner part close to the wall. He often turned so much in bed and that is why she never used to allow him to sleep close to the edge of the bed.
Joanna lay on the comfy bed and stared at the white ceiling. Although she was there her subconsciousness had travelled to the first time she set eyes on Kayden's body after he turned into a mature man.
[He is so freaking hot!]
That was the only thought on her mind the day she set her eyes on Kayden's ravishing body.
Kayden didn't only have good looks to brag about but he was bestowed with a god-like body.
Or should I say this was as a result of his constant exercising and training? His well-toned body was a gift from above but his efforts perfected the gift.
His well-toned abs were already enough to drive a lady insane and the water dripping from his body made it worse.
Maybe she had developed a nosebleed that day due to his sexiness without even realising it.
That wasn't the only time she ogled at Kayden's heavenly body but she has done that a few times. Audrey would have teased her to death if she was aware of this fact.
"Isn't it a normal thing to admire and even want to take a bite from a delicious meal? And that is exactly what I did. The only thing I didn't do was to have a taste of it," Joanna muttered without even realising that she was saying these thoughts of hers.
Audrey who was pretending to be fast asleep pulled down the blankets covering her head. She turned and stole a glance at her best friend who was in her fantasy land.
"It's not my fault that he is so devilishly handsome and hot," Joanna's smile spread across her face.
Audrey smiled along with her. She felt the urge to tease her some more.
"Of course, it isn't your fault that he is dripping with sexiness. Also, we vampires can't resist having a taste of a delicious meal and I am sure that is the same with your kind. It's also not your fault that you want to have a bite of him," Audrey said as she grinned wickedly.
Her words jolted Joanna back to reality. She felt like digging a hole and burying herself when she realised that Audrey had heard her lewd thoughts.
"Also, I am sure that Kayden will not hesitate to throw himself at you if he learns about even a little of what you think of him. He will offer himself to you on a platter of gold…,"
"This is all your fault. I wouldn't have thought about such lewd things if you didn't feed my head with those silly thoughts…,"
"Oh, yes it is all my fault, Her Majesty," Audrey said sarcastically. "It's all my fault that you can no longer keep your inner demon in control after fantasising about him".
"I won't talk to you again so that you will not further corrupt my mind," Joanna said. She turned her back to Audrey whose bed was placed not far away from hers.
Joanna didn't fall asleep after almost ten minutes of lying there.
Her mind went back to all that happened since they stepped foot into this strange place.
In all her life she has never felt at peace except in this strange place. Even when she was in that dark prison for three nights she still felt at peace.
There was no Adhara to rain insults and beating on her. She didn't step foot into that hellhole called a school.
There was no Laura to snatch her breakfast daily like she always did.
No Anderson was there to remind her how big of a mistake her entire existence is. No one was there to make her feel small.
She was able to be her real self in this strange place. She was free from everyone. Maybe this is the kind of freedom she has been yearning for.
The freedom to be the real her without anyone pointing fingers at her.
[Instead of a curse I can proudly say that being here was a huge blessing. I am glad I embarked on this adventure]
Joanna smiled as she closed her eyes.
Joanna soon drifted to sleep. For the first time in her life, she went to sleep with a broad smile on her face.
The next morning Joanna, Audrey and Tony were woken up by Jocelyn that came by very early. A look at her face and one could easily tell how much she wanted them to stay.
She didn't say how she felt because she knew asking them to stay was impossible. It would be selfish of her.
"Happy 18th birthday, Joanna. May the moon goddess grant all your piled up wishes on this special day. Also, may this birthday make a significant difference in your life," Jocelyn wished Joanna with a broad smile. Joanna was surprised and excited at the same time. She gave Audrey a questioning gaze to ask if this was all her doing.
"How did you know that today was my birthday?" Joanna asked in surprise. She had deliberately refused to mention anything about her birthday to the girls because she didn't want them to feel bad about not being able to celebrate her birthday.
"Auntie Carter told me yesterday when she stumbled across a letter your mum sent not long after you were born," Jocelyn said as she went and sat on Audrey's bed.
"When Auntie Carter told me about your birthday I was excited and sad at the same time. I was sad because I couldn't think of the reason why you and Audrey decided to keep such important information a secret from us".
Audrey and Joanna hurried to her side on hearing her last sentence.
"Jocelyn, it's not what you are…," Jocelyn sprang up from the bed before Audrey got the chance to explain.
"Nevertheless, I am happy I got to celebrate your birthday with you. I am very happy that I was able to prepare a gift for you," Jocelyn said smiling. She bent and picked up the bag she had kept at the foot of Audrey's bed.
"Happy Birthday once again, Joanna. Knowing the three of you has been the happiest thing that has happened to me in a long time," Jocelyn said as she passed the black bag to Joanna. The black bag contained a box wrapped with golden colour wrapping paper.
The girls continued talking for a long time. Audrey and Joanna were astonished when they saw the feast Elder Carter prepared.
As if preparing a feast to celebrate her birthday wasn't enough, Elder Carter also gave Joanna a gift.
Rachel and Magnus didn't also forget to present Joanna with a birthday gift.
Joanna and her companions had fun until it was time for them to leave.
"If ever you run into trouble in the future, know that I am here to help you. I owe your mother this much for our years of friendship," Elder Carter said, her gaze focused on Joanna's face.
"Thank you so much for everything. It was my pleasure to meet you," Joanna said. She bowed slightly to show gratitude.
"Thank you so much Auntie for hosting my friends," Jocelyn said, beaming.
"It was an honour to host such prominent figures like them. I am sure mum will brag about this day when Joanna becomes the Queen," Magnus said playfully.
"I am sure you are the one who is dying for that day to come so you can brag to your friends and not me," Elder Carter said smiling.
"Make sure to take care of them until you return to the kingdom. And make sure to extend my greetings to your uncle," Elder Carter said. She beckoned them to set out on their journey.
"Goodbye, Granny," Anthony waved at Elder Carter with a smile.
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