"Sorry for that show, dear. We just wanted to surprise you," Mommy said with a sweet smile, causing me to pout and look at her with wide eyes.
"I hope you hear, the beat of my heart. You mean a lot to me, listen to my song," I glanced at the cute kids singing before returning my gaze to Mommy.
"But it's not my birthday?" I asked, puzzled. Why all this? What are these surprises for?
"They wanted to thank you because you were the reason Marawi is now peaceful, and their lives are better. And this is also a celebration because you survived, you were brave and resilient when the rebels held you," Daddy replied, beaming proudly.
"And if prayers are heard, you're always there, asking for a chance, for me to tell you directly, how much I need you." So that's why Mommy left for this? Everythin
