“Auntie Lynn is going to get
the biggest SURPRISE ever!” Rachel, a bubbly girl, with deep dimples burrowing
into her fat cheeks, exclaimed as she took out the birthday cake from the
fridge.
“You’d better get the living
room ready when she arrives,” Rael, the oldest boy in the family, reminded as
he acted as the lookout, looking through the window pane.
The house was buzzing with
excitement. The three children were feeling thrilled about the surprise
party that they had planned for months for their beloved helper. It
was her fortieth birthday and they decided to throw her a party to thank her
for all the love lavished on them.
“Let’s hurry up,” Risa, the
middle child, ordered as she arranged all the food on the table. The kids
had to hurry up before Auntie Lynn returned from her day off.
Suddenly, a loud whistle
sliced through the air. “Auntie Lynn is on the way!” Rael called
out. The house then became as quiet as a tomb. In a distance, the
faint sound of shuffling footsteps echoed in a distance. Soon, a bunch of
keys jingled and the door sprang open.
“Surprise!” the children
trumpeted vivaciously. Streamers popped and confetti sprinkled on the
stunned head of their beloved helper. The kids burst into a happy
birthday song while Rael played the tune of Happy Birthday on the piano.
Wow, what a reception! Bright unshed tears welled up in her eyes as she
gazed at the beaming faces of the three lovely children.
Tugging her rough hand, the
children brought her to the table covered with a pretty lacy cloth. The
table groaned under the weight of all of Auntie Lynn’s favourite
food. Hawaiian pizza, curry chicken, French fries and a lovely
Chocolate mousse cake. Everyone tucked in and enjoyed the scrumptious
spread, chattering and laughing.
After the food were the
presents. Rachel made a pictorial collage of all the memorable moments of
the time the kids spent together with Auntie Lynn. Rael gave a generous
hongbao with all his savings inside and Risa gave her a golden Seiko watch.
Tears flowed freely and Auntie Lynn gave everyone a tight bear hug.
It was definitely a surprise birthday celebration that she would never forget.
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