Tanya's eyes widened as she realized what he was saying. "Today would be your birthday!" She gasped. "Why didn't you tell me, Alex?"
"It actually sort of slipped my mind." He shrugged. "It is not something I really think about it anymore."
Tanya reached over and hugged him tightly. "Happy birthday Alex!" She kissed him delicately on the cheek. "I cannot even imagine how nice it must be not to have to actually get older on your birthday."
His eyes were dark. "Tanya...do you remember what I said to you the first day we met? About being blessed with another year of life on your birthday?" He asked.
"Of course." Tanya nodded, taking a bite of the cake. "Why?"
"Today might be my birthday, but it truly isn't something to celebrate," Alex said.
How had this gone from a celebration to a mome
