Today was a monumental day for the Swan household. Their only child and daughter Phoibe* turned 23. Mark and Elizabeth Swan stood in their daughters doorway , treasuring the moments they could with her. They knew the day for Phoibe to move out wouldn't be far away . Mark and Elizabeth always wanted a big family but due to complications during Phoibe's birth it left poor Elizabeth unable to have children and so everything Phoibe wanted Phoibe had and was always so grateful and appreciative . " My love I dont see why we should wake her look at how peaceful she is perhaps we should leave her sleep just a little longer Lizzy huh?" Phoibe's dad suggested. " Mark! You know full well her and Gianna have been planning this day for weeks , Gianna will be here soon and she's not up yet , why don't you make a coffee and ill wake her hmm?" said Phoibe's mother teasingly with her hands on her hips and a slight shake of her head. Seeing no excuse for arguing Mark Swan left in a haste to make coffee.
Turning on her feet Elizabeth walked over to her daughter's bed and sat her herself in the sheets beside her . Running her hand over her daughter silky black hair " come on sweetie Gianna will be here soon for your birthday, it's time to get up" her mother soothed. Phoibe sprung into a sitting position, she rubbed her eyes and glanced around at her alarm clock "Shoot oh Gianna's going to have my head" Phoibe shrieked jumping off her bed clumsily tripping over the blanket that remained like a vine around her feet. Phoibe fell to the floor with a thud. She ran to her closet and then to the bathroom and back again. " Princess calm down have a shower first and by then I'm sure Gianna will be here to give her input on your outfit alright love? Your fathers made coffee for you and Gianna to join with us before you shoot off for the day " Lizzy comforted . With that she shoved her eldest daughter into the bathroom and proceeded to head on downstairs .
Moments later Gianna came busting through the door in her work attire. " Let me guess she overslept again right? I've told her to cut her shifts back in the hospital but she just doesn't "Gianna fretted . " We know Darling believe me we have had the same conversation but she loves what she does and there's no saying otherwise , you know how stubborn and sensitive she can be " Phoibe's father reassured . Gianna sat with a coffee and just as she got to the end of her drink , Phoibe herself came bouncing down the stairs wearing black skinny jeans and a red lace top that Gianna had to admit fit her body rather well. " Good heavens and here I was thinking that I would have to go up and pick your outfit for you although I must say the red top nice choice definitely brings out the green in your eyes now I dont mean to be rude but if we are to have breakfast with the others before I head to work then we really need to leave we can stop by again once I finished work if you want but we really need to go" whined Gianna making Phoibe smirk . " you know you sound like a four year old right now gee gee " retorted Phoibe whilst moving to grab her purse from the kitchen side and placing her keys inside. "Theres no need to rush home on our account me and Lizzy are heading out for the weekend thats why we celebrated her birthday with her early that way you girls have all weekend .We leave in about 2 hours actually , I thought pheebs might have mentioned that" Mark explained.
All three adults in the kitchen turned to looked at Phoibe who in returned shrugged her shoulders flipping her ponytail behind her . " Oh right, I thought I mentioned that "Phoibe said sheepishly whilst glancing down interested in her shoes her snapping back up . " Ah simple explanation I was on the phone to you gee when I was about to tell you and I came across these baby's instead so I guess it slipped my mind my bad "Phoibe smiled innocently knowing that nobody could stay angry at her like ever. " I suppose you could be forgiven on two conditions one I get to borrow those some time and two you stay at mine for the weekend or I stay here either way your stuck with me " Gianna bargained " Right shall we leave then ?" Phoibe questioned. Gianna nodded her head before gathering her things and heading towards the door when Phoibe turned to her parents. " I'll phone you tonight when we are home to say goodnight and talk about your journey there . I love you both" Phoibe kissed them goodbye and left with a wave .
*Phoibe is ancient Greek for phoebe pronounced fee-bee
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