Maya

After dinner, Rose insisted on cleaning the kitchen and do the dishes. I was about to bicker but, my phone vibrated and when I checked, it was uncle. My face lit up. I quickly offered a thanks to her and excused myself to take the call.

I ran towards my current room, without giving a second glance toward the guests. If I wasn't in a hurry to attend the call, I would have noticed there longing face.

As soon as I entered the bedroom, I clicked the answer button and closed the door behind me.

"Hello...What took you so long princess?" asked uncle as soon as I took the call. "I was helping Rose in the kitchen. Did you have your dinner yet?" I asked sitting on my bed.

"No, I just came back from work. I thought I would give you a call before I take a bath. Were you waiting for me?" Uncle asked. I nodded by head, even if he can't see me. "Yes. And I missed you." He chuckled. "I miss you all the time sweety." he said with a dejected voice.

"Whats the plan for tomorrow? I heard Rose ordered a very big cake for you." he asked. "Really? She didn't tell me anything about it?" It must have slipped her mind, when she found the unexpected guest at home.

"Oh shoot. Don't tell her I told you. I think, It was supposed to be a surprise." he said, clearly panicking." I laughed.

"Don't worry. When I see it tomorrow, I'll act surprised." I said, clearly amused by his current fright mode. "Umn uncle Ben?" I asked hesitantly. Even if I know it's not safe for him to come here. "Yes, cup cake." he replied.

"Will you be able to...I..I mean, may be not tomorrow...the day a..after may be..."I stuttered. He sighed audibly. I can clearly see his downcast situation but I wanted to try one last time. I really want to see him. "Sweetheart you know, If I could, I would right? You know how much I want to be there with you tomorrow right?"

I can imagine how he must be feeling right now. But I know I cannot enjoy this day without him. I was about to say it's ok for his mental peace but, he stopped me. "One sec princess. I have to take this call. I'll be right back." He said, before disconnecting the call.

"Ok" I said, even if he can't hear me. Without even moving from my sitting position, I laid on my back, looking at the cealing.

I don't remember, when I slipped, but when next I got up, my head was placed on the pillow and the duvet was covering my body. I looked around puzzled. Rose must have come up while I was in deep sleep.

A smile spread on my face. Not that she shows, but she's really caring. I checked the time. It was 6 in the morning. Wow I must have slept like dead, because I don't remember anything after lying on my back.

Even if it's early, I don't think I want to go back to sleep anymore so, I decided to freshun up and go downstairs. I checked my phone and found One missed call and 2 msg from uncle.

I'm sorry princess. The call took a while. Are you sleeping?

I think you are sleeping...Good night cupcake.

That was the last msg from him...11pm. Ok. Let's call him back afterwards. I took my time in shower and than wore a black short with pink t shirt and braided my hair.

When I decided to go downstairs, I heard Rose's bedroom door open. As soon as I opened my door, she looked up startled.

"Oh my god, Maya! Don't scare me like that." She said, totally caught off guard. I laughed out loud, keeping a hand to cover my mouth. She shaked her head at my childish act, then a wide smile took over her panic face. She opened her arms and hugged me. Now I was caught off guard because, I was not expecting her to be so affectionate towards me.

"Happy Birthday Sweetheart." she said still hugging me. I smiled, because I never had a motherly hug before. "Thankyou" I said for a lot of things. She pulled back a little and kissed my forehead, like Uncle does all the time. My eyes watered with how overwhelmed I feel right now.

"Come on I have a surprise for you." she said, dragging me down stairs. And when I did, my mouth was wide open in shock. Some more, and it might hit the floor. "What the....." I couldn't even phrases the word. I was so astounded. "What is all this?" I asked. "This is your Birthday surprise. Did you really think, we'll do nothing to celebrate it?" She asked smiling.

I was really surprised by the efforts she put to decorate the entire living room, including the stairs. "But, how did you manage to do all this overnight? Did you even sleep?" I asked worried. "Honey..What makes you think, I did all this?" She asked amused. I looked at her confused. "Then who did?" I asked. "The boys. They were here till 3 and insisted on decorating this entire place."

I'm so touched by their act. Nobody other than Uncle, has ever shown this much fondness towards me. My emotions were all over the place. I really need to thank them. "When will they come back?" I asked hopefull. "Well I'm not sure. Let's check." she said, typing something on her phone and then placing it back on the table.

"I messaged them to come for lunch. Let's see if they are free." she said. Ofcourse. How could I be so stupid. They are definitely busy. I can't expect them to be here 24/7 because Its my birthday...

Me and Rose decided to have some breakfast and then watch some movies together, before lunch. I don't like watching TV much, but animated movies are an exception. So that is what we did.

We are currently watching Mulan 2, after watching the 1st. I was so happy with the birthday surpises, that I almost forgot to call uncle. "I'll be back" I said, before rushing to my bedroom, where I kept my phone on charging. I pull it out to check, if I have any calls from him. My excitement soon turn into disappointment, when I found no calls or messages from him.

Why didn't he call me? It's odd. Is he ok? I saw the time, it was 11 already. Is he busy at work? I decided to call and check. The phone rang but he didn't pick it up. He never does that. A sudden fear took over my mind. God please, let him be safe. I prayed. I went back down, after leaving a message for him to call back.

Rose was talking to some one, when I stepped down. Did some one come? When I entered the living room, I found the Osborne Brothers sitting on the couch. When did they come? Their faces lit up, when they saw me coming.

"And here comes the birthday girl." said Grey, with a cheery voice. I smiled wide at them, as they all stood there, waiting for me to come closer. As soon as I was in their reach, they all gave me quick hugs, wishing a happy birthday. I felt a little panick, but it was gone, as it came. I was glad they didn't hug me longer.

Thanking them all, I went and stood near Rose. "So, Maya we have decided to celebrate your birthday, the way you like it. Tell us what would you like to do today?" Asked Roman.

"For real?" I asked, looking at Rose. She nodded her head. "Well..I would like to go out for a while, if that's ok?" I checked the water.

"Ok" said Roman, after having their Brother's 'mindlink'. "But.." I knew there would be a catch. "...you will not come out of the car until I say so." said Roman. I nodded my head vigorously. Then looking out of the living room windows, my mouth and eyes went wide in shock.

"Are we taking that?" I pointed looking at a Red Ferrari. He followed my sight and then turned his head back, with a smirk on his Face. "Yes we are." he said. "Can we go now?" I asked excitement, clear in my voice. I watched him walk towards the door and holding it open for me. "Are you coming?" he asked, with a amused smile.

"Yes‼" I said quickly, wearing my sneakers and catching up with him. I didn't even look back, when I hear the others laughing at my excitement.

Roman opened the passenger door for me to get in. I immediately went inside, without wasting any time. As his engine roared, I looked at him with anticipation. I'm so gonna enjoy this ride. "You ready?" he asked, looking into my eyes. Something stir inside of me, that I can't put my fingers on, but I let it aside for now. "I was born Ready." I said, looking at the road.

That was the green signal for him. He started slow, but as we hit the road, he took off like a rocket "wooh‼" I said, laughing.

I never rode a sports car before, but I like watching car race. It's so thrilling. I was so excited and wanted more. "Is that all you got, Mr.Osborne?"

I challenged him. He looked my way for a Fraction of second then gave me his signature smirk. "You asked for it." he warned, before giving his everything into it. We were laughing like maniac, as his car broke all the records and we're driving at a speed of 370km/ hour. After driving for almost 30 min, we decided to go back. This time slower.

"That was so fun." I said, not even looking his way. "You like car race huh? He asked. "I like the thrill, that comes with it." I said, looking into his eyes. There was a certain emotion in his eyes, I can't read, but I thing he was happy.

"Can we do that again, some other time?" I asked him with pleading eyes. "Any time baby, any time." he said, pulling near Rose's house. We got down and walk towards the door.

"Thank you so much." I said "My pleasure." he answered, with a genuine smile. We knocked at the door and after some time, it was wide open. Gray stood there with his eyebrows raised. "Had fun?" he asked, as we entered the house. "Very." we replied together then, looked at each other and burst out laughing.

"What did you do to our shy Maya?" Said Rose, with a happy face. I shaked my head and went into the kitchen to get a glass of water.

I finished it standing there and when returned to the living room, they all were waiting for me there, with a cake and lit candles,Which says 18.

I went there without thinking and about to blow the candles when a hand block my mouth. It was Xander. "Aren't you going to make a wish?" he reminded me. I nodded and closed my eyes. As soon as I closed it, the Brothers's faces appeared.

Gasping, I open my eyes. "What's wrong?" asked Gray, worried. "Nothing" I said, giving him a smile. When next I closed my eyes, Uncle's face appeared. I wish he was here. When I opened My Eyes..."What...Is he?"

"Surprise‼" They all screamed. My uncle opened his arms and I ran towards him, jumping into them. "Oof" he said, before laughing. "Did you really think, I would miss my princess's Birthday?" He asked, kissing my hair. "No" I said hugging him tightly.

This was the best Birthday ever.