Raven's P.O.V.

"Why did you never celebrate birthday ?" Ryan asked after a comfortable silence.

Yes, we sat in silence. It's 11 pm. One hour left. We thought that this time all three of us would wish each other first. That's why we are here, sitting in Ryder's balcony.

I sighed.

It is true that I have never celebrated my birthday.

How could I do that knowing that my brothers are in trouble. I never told this to anyone but always on my birthday, I felt like crying. I always felt my heart aching like something is wrong. Something is going to happen. I couldn't decipher that feeling. Never. But it was always there.

After Ivan and Alex came in my life, they always wished me on 12:00 exact. They never let me feel down on my birthday. 

But still, It was hard for me to forget my chest pain, my heart ache.

Something in me always told me that my brothers are suffering, my brothers are sad somewhere in the world. They are in pain.

And I have no right to be happy when my other halves are in pain.

Then how could I celebrate my birthday ?

"Raven" I snapped out from my trance when I saw Ryder waved infront of me.

"Ah Y-Yes ?" I looked at them.

"We asked you something ?" Ryder raised his eyebrow.

"It's nothing, I just never like to celebrate my birthday. That's all" I dismissed the matter and before anyone could Say anything. I asked them the question I wanted to ask from long time.

"By the way guys, How do you guys remember your birth date ? I mean you had lost your memory, didn't you ?" I frowned. I felt both of them stiffened beside me.

I raised my eyebrows at that.

Ryder clenched his jaw while Ryan sighed.

"David" He mumbled.

I frowned.

"David told us. He never let us forget our birthday. Birthday means happiness, party and fun for the rest of the children. But for us, the day of birthday means a dark, dreadful day and an even worse night-" He chuckled dryly.

"That day used to be a day of punishment for us. He used to beat us from Belt, sticks, chain, Canes, blade, knife, and who knows what. He used to remind us that we have made a mistake by being born. His wife and his son had died because of us. He even made us beat each other, if not he will kill the other one." He sighed looking other side as I felt my heart getting heavy.

My eyes watered.

That's why I always felt like something is wrong. That's why I always felt like crying whole day.

Unknown to me, I felt a hand on my cheeks. I looked up to see Ryder wiped my tears. His own eyes were watered. Losing my control, I sobbed looking at him.

And without wasting a second, he pulled me in his embrace, hugging me tightly. I sobbed even more.

They suffered too much.

I tightened my hold on his neck hugging him tightly like my Life depends on it, like he will be disappear if I lose my hold.

I felt another pair of hands on me as I felt kiss on my head. Ryan hugged us.

Eventually, I calmed down wiping my tears.

"Ok enough crying now" Ryder said ruffling our hairs. I nodded still tears in my eyes.

"Raven it's ok. It's all over now. See we are here. We are going to celebrate our birthday tomorrow together." Ryder cheered smiling softly at me. I nod my head.

"And don't think, we didn't notice that how you change the topic" Ryan mumbled. I frowned.

"Why did you never celebrate your birthday ?" He asked same question again.

I bit my lips.

"And don't lie" Ryder commented.

"I don't know why but I always felt like crying on my birthday. Something in me always told me that you guys are in pain and my inner voice always told me that I can't celebrate my birthday if my brothers are in pain. Guess what ? Right decision" I chuckled slightly.

I sighed.

"Ok enough gloomy talks. Tomorrow is our birthday. Let's talk something good" I smiled, wiping my remaining tears with my sleeves.

They chuckled at my enthusiasm.

"What ?"

"Ummmm Tell me what's your dreams ? I mean what you guys wanna do after completing college ?"

I asked them curiously.

"I love computers and technologies. I always want to be a hacker." Ryan said smiling.

My eyes sparkled.

"Ivan also loves technologies. He is the smartest out of Alex, Pari and me." I told him honestly.

"I know Rav" He chuckled.

I turned towards Ryder.

"I love fightings." I rolled my eyes at that.

"That's nothing new"

"That's why I want to become a boxer and a fighter." He grinned.

I giggled.

"And what about you Rav ?" Ryan asked me.

I shrugged.

"I don't know"

"What ?"

"Yes, I mean I am neither interested in computers nor interested in boxing." I told them honestly.

"I think you should be a painter"

"Well, you should try in sports too"

They said at same time. I frowned.

"I mean I saw your paintings. It's literally awesome" Ryan shrugged.

"And I saw how you always loves games more of outdoor games. You should definitely try those." Ryder suggested.

"Hmm. Possible" I hummed thinking deeply.

"Well it's 11:57" Ryan said gaining my attention.

"Yess" I squealed in excitement.

"I can't believe I am finally turning 18" My eyes twinkled.

"Yeah finally" Ryder and Ryan sighed.

"Only 10 seconds left" I told them watching a digital clock infront of us.

"10"

"9"

"8" I stood up on my place excitedly.

"7"

"6" I felt my brothers stood up too beside me.

"5"

"4"

"3"

"2" I grinned.

"1"

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" We all shouted together hugging each other. I sighed in content.

But soon flinched when, we heard a door breaks in.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRIPLETS"

My eyes widened seeing my whole family and friends there. I squealed excitedly jumping on my Dad's arms.

He caught me in his embrace.

"Happiest Birthday my princess" He said kissing on my head. I looked at him grinning.

"Thank you Dad" I said kissing his cheek.

I hugged Mom.

"Happy Birthday my sweetie" Mom whispers with tears.

I wiped her cheeks and mumbled a Thank you, kissing her cheek.

Suddenly, I felt pull towards someone.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY BITCH" Alex and Ivan yelled hugging me tightly.

From the corner of my eyes, I can see Mom Dad hugging Ryder and Ryan.

I sighed in Ivan's embrace. He kissed my forehead.

"Enough, give her to me" I again felt pull towards someone.

"HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY SWEETHEART, MY DEAR BEST FRIEND. I love you so so so so so much" Pari said hugging me ever so tightly.

I hugged her back tightly.

"I am feeling jealous" Ivan put his hand on his heart giving us a fake hurt look. I smirked as I kissed Pari on her cheeks.

"Heyy" He looked me offended. But his eyes widened when he saw Pari kissed me on my cheeks too. We laughed at his face.

"My bestfriend will steal my Girlfriend" Ivan sighed.

"I am her bestfriend first" Pari smirked while I gave her a proud look. He sighed shaking his head. We chuckled.

"Happy Birthday Man" Ivan hugged Ryder while Alex hugged Ryan.

I felt tug on my clothes. I looked down.

"Happy Birthday Loser" Rowan smiled.

I chuckled.

"Aww Thank you Little Brother" I pulled him in my embrace.

"Ewww no no no-" He started struggling in my embrace. I smacked his head.

"Shut up"

He rubbed his head but didnt argue and I kissed his whole face. He froze in his place.

"Heyy you can't kiss me." He accused me offended.

I narrowed my eyes at him.

"Why ?"

"You are my sister and moreover I am Man." He said rubbing his cheeks harshly.

I rolled my eyes at that.

Suddenly, he shrieked.

Ryder picked him from the ground kissing his cheeks again just to annoy him.

"Heyyy no leave mee" He yelled but he suddenly thrown in Ryan's arms who repeat same.

"Heyyyy put me down" He screamed.

We all laughed and Ryan put him down.

He backed up.

"Mom Dad these guys are harassing me" He complained pointing his finger to us.

"Rowan they are just hugging you" Mom sighed.

"Mom they just kissed me without my consent" Rowan trying to explain his point of view.

"Calm down little Man, we will punish them, ok ?" Alex picked him from back.

We all laughed.

"Guyss see shooting star" Pari shout gaining our attention.

I looked at the sky and there are shooting stars.

I gasped seeing beautiful sight.

"Woww"

My eyes shined.

"YAYYYY LET'S MAKE A WISH" Rowan yelled.

I immediately close my eyes.

Author's P.O.V.

They all shut their eyes.

May prosperity always come to our house ~ Xander wished.

Keep my family always healthy ~ Ruby wished.

Please keep us always together ~ Pari wished.

Please God, I want to meet Iron man and Caption America and oh Hulk too please ~ Rowan joined his hands.

I wish i could find a girlfriend soon ~ Alex frowned.

I love Pari so much. Please keep us together till our last breath ~ Ivan sighed softly.

I wish we celebrate our birthday together like this every year ~ Ryder wished.

May we always celebrate our birthdays together ~ Ryan smiled slightly.

Thank you God for fulfilling my wish of celebrating birthday with my brothers together. And, May every trouble that comes to my family pass through me first.~ Raven opened her eyes and smiled softly looking at the sky.

To Be Continued...

Did you guys ever wish seeing shooting stars ? It's so fascinating. I always loves watching shooting stars and meteorites.

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Published : 10 June 2k23

Total Words : 1713 words 😁.