Brian is not home yet.
I take a long shower, savouring the feeling of the cold water on my sensitive skin. I'm still very excited.
Tiana smiles at me when I walk into the kitchen.
"You're so happy today. Is it because of your birthday?"
"Tiana!" Savannah warns her. "What are you doing?"
"I'm telling mommy about the surprise party that you planned with dad."
"You were not supposed to tell her!"
"But you didn't tell me it was our little secret."
Savannah face palms herself.
"Just...It's fine, Tee. Never mind."
I chuckle as I lift Tiana to sit on my lap.
"A surprise party, huh?"
"It's obviously not a surprise anymore." Savannah sulks.
"It's okay, Savannah. Better luck next year."
"I can't believe Tee just did that."
"Next time you won't plan a surprise with her in the same
