The music faded to the background. Parents trudged into the mansion to pick up their kids. It was getting dark. Henry's birthday party was finally over. It was a hectic day for everyone and Ivory, the party was quite dramatic for her. Natasha had stormed out and Ivory wouldn't give a f**k if she storms out of her life too. From all it seemed, their friendship just hit the rocks.
Madeline was taking a stroll with the mothers who had come to pick up their kids. She was escorting them out of the mansion. The fatigued Henry held his mother's left hand. The corners of his mouth were stained with white icing. The children wore tired faces. Their little bellies had all popped out. They were given gifts and other goodies in customised bags to take home.
Elijah was standing under the lemon tree,
