The sea of people I’m used to as such celebrations is rather small this year. There are all familiar faces, friendly, and happy to see me, And I to see them. As I get into the living room, everyone cheers and I’m welcomed with a glass of champagne shoved into my hands as everyone starts singing happy birthday into a very off key tune. I chuckle and suck it up before we all cheer for this. My father promised to take care of cutting the cake for me and he definitely gets right to it, As I sit down beside Aeris, looking around for her sister.
“Where’s Astrela?” I ask, sipping from my champagne while she receives a slice of cake and starts happily eating it.
“They didn’t come this year. They haven’t come for any celebration in years actually. After me and Zeke turned out to be mates, my sist
