Nothing special about Birthdays.
It was her thirteenth birthday. Eva sat up on the bed starring Blankly at the ceiling, Suddenly she lets out a hysterical laughter she remembered her twelvth birthday, how she cried that day.
A bright Monday Morning, she woke up expecting at least some recognition as the Birthday girl. We all know that feeling but she got none. It was their family tradition to always pray for the birthday celebrant and sing songs to the celebrant. Little Eva just twelve expected to get this without hoping for any presents because she knew she would get none.
"Presents are for babies" mom would say Eva became more heartbroken as everyone went on with their chores as though nothing happened How could they forget? she thought
"Happy Birthday Eva" Kingsley told her Thank you she quietly replied.
She was waiting for dad to come out as usual singing a birthday song for her but no! he didn't show up.
Prayer Time!!" Mrs Nora her mom announced.
Eva hopefully ran into the sitting room waiting to be celebrated. to her uttermost surprise, no body talked about her!! how sad. Not dad!, he simply went to work, Not mom, nor Alexa, neither Evelyn! only her younger ones. she wanted to break down at the sitting room and cried and cried. She remembered being sullen all day , till she went to confront her mother.
" Today is my birthday mom! how can you forget the dates you gave birth to your child is not fair"
"Is that so? her mom replied in differently.
there's nothing special about birthdays Eva. how would I get you to understand you are no longer but child more birthdays are yet to come. you sit there sullen and expect me to do what? serve you cakes? take you to a park? your mates are out there helping their parents to make money but you chose to make a fool out of yourself! Go on.then, but remember your chores awaits you. silly child " mom scolded
Little Eva could not keep it up anymore, she ran into her bedroom and cried and cried.
"cry baby" Evelyn teased
would you just leave me alone?
of course I would, but I'm surprised at your childish behavior, what do you expect? petting? Lol
Evelyn please go.
when last did you see me sulk about Birthdays? my advice to you is make your day special by yourself, self love Evvy baby" she teased as she went out.
Eva's Hysterical laughter subsided as She stood up, this time expecting nothing from anyone. I'm no longer a child" she comforted herself
After doing her chores, she got ready for school, Evelyn and Alexa had already left for school when Natasha came in.
"Thank God you came" Eva told her as they set for school
"Happy Birthday Eva". Natasha told her.
Eva only laughed and asked her, is there anything special about Birthdays?
of course there is! Eva today is the only day out of 365 days you have to be celebrated, You know right?
I don't know
you're acting weird?
I? Nope is just that you are the first to wish me a Happy Birthday. Thank you Nat.
What??
Yeah.
It was a new term. Graduating from Junior secondary wasn't that easy though!, "but finally here we are in senior secondary class one" Eva told Natasha as They sat at the school canteen taking snacks.
"Yeah we are now seniors! but would those silly juniors even respect us?"
"Lol, silly indeed"
Hi Eva! hi Natasha" Avril and some group of friends came in
"Hi Avril! Happy New term." Eva replied.
" The holiday was quite long and I missed you guys so much" Avril exclaimed
just then some group of Newbies passed by.
" many new students Huh?" Natasha asked without any emotions
" I missed you too Avril" Eva added with warmth
Suddenly a New boy pointed at Eva and shouted loudly to others. "Omg who's that girl with those rabbit teeth?
Clinton one of the class bully's quickly added "one weirdo in class bro! Her name is Eva, claiming to know everything in the world!"(laughter)
" wow, Eva bottle water"(laughter)
Eva was so humiliated that her hands and legs shook.
"Are my teeth that bad?" she asked Natasha
" Kind of "
" No! " Avril retorted "you're perfect they way you are they are only jealous of you. Happy birthday Eva, I brought you a gift...
"Thanks I don't need it" Eva said and walked away with Natasha running after her.
"Why is Avril a leech? like no one wants her so why would you?"
"who wants us either? tell me! I'm just tired of being laughed at no matter my efforts , so stop making a goddamn fuss about someone like you. "
" maybe, but you are not that bad,. Eva you are intelligent...
"Are you intelligent Natasha? so is Avril, she is not that brilliant and I think that's why she wants to stick around besides I rejected the gift because my mood swinged."
" I would not have you insult me because of that Avril, and what are you? Rabbit teeth!" Natasha said that and walked away
Eva was really heartbroken but she held back and walked back to the class.