"To our youngest and only daughter, happy birthday, Yvette. I don't want anything else for you but for you to fly high like a butterfly. Happy 23rd, my dear." Mommy caressed my back then she faced front and raised her glass. "Cheers to more days filled with happiness for Yvette. Cheers!" "Cheers!" everyone cheered. All the glass clinked with each other and our visitors exchanged pleasantries with each other. Like what Mom said, she prepared a simple dinner. I just invited friends but almost half couldn't come because some just got home from vacation today. In the end, the block squad are the only ones who came and some friends from other courses. This is my birthday so I forbid my parents to invite people that I don't know especially if it's clients. In my brother's case, he doesn't

