Before anyone could notice, I gripped the CVS bag tightly and pulled my hands behind my back. If I didn’t get this to my room fast, then all the nosy relatives would ask what I had gone to the store for.
fast But I couldn’t be rude.
So, I giggled nervously, replaced my shoes with slippers at the door, and stepped into the room, forcing myself to smile at my family members.
We weren’t supposed to have a party until this weekend.
Why did Dad ask everyone to come over tonight?!
Why did Dad ask everyone to come over tonight?!Birthdays weren’t even that special to us. We didn’t celebrate the way other people did.
that Usually.
I didn’t know what the heck had gotten into Dad tonight, but I wished it hadn’t.
“Happy birthday, Sakura!” Auntie Yua said.
I squeezed my eyes closed. Oh f**k, I
