Standing at the distance, Alicia watched Ivan and Ethen. Ivan happily blew the candle and sliced the cake. She recalled the talk of him about lavishly celebrating his birthday but due to lack of money, she was never able to give him any birthday.
She scanned the house which was decorated with flowers and balloons. It was a huge celebration which she would never be able to give to Ivan.
Fortunately, Ethen made his dream come true. Ivan was there living the life of a dream which she would never be able to provide him. They looked happy with each other, this made her feel like she had suddenly turned into a third person.
Ivan took a small piece and standing on his toe reached out to Ethen, who was sitting on the chair motionlessly beside him. Ethen smiled before eating the cake. Ivan wait
