Chapter Eighty

AURORA

I look at my phone once again, reading through Caelum's text message and every time I read it, more irritation sinks into my bones. Parking my car I pocket my phone, and put in on silent. Caelum will not be ruining my day today.

“Ready Laylay?” Everleah asks, her tone filled with excitement. Layla is unbothered, simply happy to be wearing her new dress, custom made by a renowned designer and paid for by all her Auntie's. It's beautiful, so beautiful that I too would like an adult version of it.

“Mommy, I'm eager.”

I laugh, fixing my lipstick through my car mirror. It's still good, and it will stay good because Caelum is nowhere in sight today. “Okay big girl, all done.” I tell her.

Everleah opens the car door and helps Layla out of the car too. Today is her birthday, my baby is three years old and I can't believe it, time has been swift.

The moment Layla's feet hit the ground, she gushes at the venue. Everleah gushes too, sharing Layla's enthusiasm despite their age difference