Mariam's POV
I felt like I was stepping out of the house naked. That’s how uncomfortable I felt in the dress I was wearing.
"Why did you take so long, girls?" asked Luna Emma when she saw us, immediately adding how fabulous we looked. "I don't know why you do it, daughter, but you shouldn't hide your beauty anymore, especially not on your birthday. Congratulations."
Luna Emma approached and gave me a tight hug, followed by a kiss on the cheek, while I wondered how she managed to act as if there were the most natural and cordial filial relationship between us. "Go on, girls. Your friends are already waiting for you in the garden."
I saw from the look Melany gave me that this was going to be the most uncomfortable part of all.
Hand in hand, we headed to the garden of the house, where th
