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So make a wish,
I'll make it your birthday every day...
~Birthday; by Katy Perry
Saoirse POV
In the past couple days, Saoirse noticed how her mother was gradually becoming more and more exhausted. It was a little weird seeing her mother look so tired—she was normally so lively. But the one thing that made it really sad was because it was going to be Desirée's birthday soon—from what Aunt Abby said, Desirée was going to be thirty. Which, to Saoirse, seemed ancient almost.
"Tessie, do you think Mama's going to want her birthday this year?" Saoirse asked.
Tessa looked at Saoirse with a small frown. "Of course she will! Why wouldn't she?"
Saoirse shrugged. "She's tired a lot," she muttered. "She doesn't talk to hardly anyone anymore."
"Well, she's got adult things to worry about." Tessa shrugged.
"If she stopped doing adult things, would she stop being tired?"
Tessa laughed. "It doesn't quite work that way. But maybe if we let her relax on her birthday, she'll be less tired."
Saoirse nodded. "Aunt Abby said that Mama's turning thirty," she exclaimed. "She doesn't look thirty."
"You're certainly right about that," Tessa murmured. "She's really young for her age."
Saoirse crossed her arms over her chest. "We gotta make her birthday worth something."
Eden POV
Eden had taken notice to how her mother was laying in bed after a long day in the barn with Cade and a few others. It had been like that for a while and Eden couldn't help but wonder if something was seriously wrong with her mother. So, with only the best intentions at heart, Eden went into her mother's bedroom—where Desirée was curled up under the covers.
"Mama?" Eden said softly. Her mother muttered something under her breath but didn't say anything Eden could understand. Tiptoeing to where Desirée was, Eden carefully looked up at her. Desirée was pale, her ashy blonde hair seemed stringy. "Mama?" Eden tried, her voice a rather loud whisper.
Opening her eyes, Eden smiled when her mother's bright blue eyes looked down at her. "Eden?" Desirée mumbled tiredly. "What're you doing here?"
"I just wanted to know if you were OK." Eden frowned, looking at her mother expectantly. "Is it 'cause of that stuff you're doing with Uncle Cade?"
Eden watched as her mother smiled. "It's been taking a lot out of me, sweetie." Desirée brushed some of Eden's ashy blonde hair away from her face. "I'll be fine once it's over, OK? Don't you worry."
Nodding, Eden looked around, as if checking to see if someone else was in the bedroom. "Your birthday's coming up," she said in a hushed voice. "Aunt Abby said so."
"Did she now?"
Eden nodded. "She said you'll be thirty. You don't look thirty."
Slowly sitting up, Desirée laughed. "I guess I should say thank you," she said with a smile. "What did you have in mind for my birthday?"
"I was thinking we could invite Uncle Sam and Aunt Carly and Grandma and Grandpa and Mr. Lennox—he's really nice—and Mr. Simmons—he's super funny; Leo is, too, so we should invite him..."
"Let's just calm down there." Eden stopped listing and looked at her mother confusedly. "I'm not for having a big party this year, sweetheart, OK? Maybe when it's your birthday I can see if I can invite everyone."
A frown settled on Eden's face. "But it's your birthday! Everyone wants a party on their birthday."
When Desirée leaned over and scooped Eden up onto the bed, Eden took notice to the tired smile on her mother's face. "Parties are fun," she said, nodding. "But sometimes it's best to just enjoy the people who are already here. Do you understand what I'm saying?" Eden shrugged. "I'd love to see everyone here, I really would; but I'm just not feeling it right now. Maybe for your birthday—or maybe Saoirse's or Orion's—I can see if I can invite everyone for your birthday. How does that sound?"
"So you just want...a small party?" Eden asked slowly. When Desirée nodded, Eden let out an exaggerated sigh. "I guess a small party's OK."
"I'm glad you think so," Desirée said with a smile. "Besides, small parties can be just as fun as big parties! Right?"
Eden nodded. "I guess. Do you at least know what you'd like for your birthday?"
"Nothing much." Desirée shrugged. "Just having you guys around is good enough for me."
Eden's eyes narrowed slightly. Well, that doesn't mean I'm not going to make her something, she thought solemnly. If I really am getting weird powers, I might as well use them for something useful.
Saoirse POV
After that talk with Tessa, Saoirse was practically jumped by her sister, who said she had a great idea for a birthday present.
"Jeez, Eden, don't just throw yourself on me," Saoirse exclaimed, nearly shoving her sister off her. "What is it?"
"I have an idea on what to give Mama as a birthday present," Eden cried, her eyes were glittering brightly.
"OK," Saoirse said slowly. "What is it?"
"Well that's the thing," Eden said, shrugging, "I still have to make it."
"Then go make it."
Saoirse saw Eden scowl and a look of slight irritation came across Saoirse's face.
"It's not that easy," Eden exclaimed.
"What're you telling me this for?" Saoirse muttered, crossing her arms over her chest.
"I kinda have to go in the barn for it," Eden said. "It's super important."
"We're not allowed in there."
"I know!" Saoirse's eyes narrowed when Eden threw a look her sister's way. "But I have to go in there. Uncle Cade has a lot of stuff in there that I need."
"Like what?"
Eden rolled her eyes. "Metal."
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