
It was a hot summer day. Preparations were going on for the celebration of a party. Like always, everything was secret.
Shibani put her hand on the chin and looked at the banner with concentration, Deba held it at a height.
"Thoda left," Shibani said.
Deba tilted it to the left.
"Thoda right,"
Deba tilted it to the right.
"Thoda left, sorry.."
Shibani gave a sheepish smile, Deba facepalmed. The ladder wobbled and fell on a pool of balloons. Thankfully Shibani saved Deba, and Deba saved the banner.
POP! Some balloons burst due to the ladder falling. Moumi and Miss t were shocked. They were putting candies inside each balloon and blowing them with air. As the balloons burst, they have to blow more balloons and fill them with candies.
Miss t counted the exact number of candies in each balloon again, Moumi laughed.
In another corner of the room, a huge collection of cute cat pics was piled up. Ankita, Prashasti and Sana chose the best ones to put on decor. After all, the birthday girl loved cats and pets. (Did you read birthday? Shh..it's secret)
No hot summer days are complete without ice creams, and Darshi chose the best ones for the party. From butterscotch, to chocolate truffle, and vanilla and mango. Tanu, Shruthi and Kiffla watched over food and music. Choosing the best menu and best songs to groove.
Anushka and Ayushi entered with a beautiful Black Forest cake, and quietly kept it on the table. Excited by the beautiful cake, Ankita asked,
"Where is the birthday cake?"
"Birthday?" said a curious voice.
Everyone looked at the curious voice. It was none other than Tia. Somebody had forgotten to close the door, Tia had walked in surprised with delight. Oops, did she say birthday? She was not supposed to know.
"I can't believe, after all this time, you guys still can't keep a surprise." Tia giggled.
“In our defence, tu achanak aalis” Prashasti muttered.
“Now that the surprise is spoiled, we might as well sing the birthday song,” Miss T shrugged.
The girls burst into a happy jingle.
Today is a birthday.
I wonder for whom.
We know it's somebody
Who's right in this room.
For look all around you
For somebody who
Is laughing and smiling
My goodness --- it's you!
Happy birthday Tia!
(Credit of the poetry: The Internet)







Shruti
















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