H.U.R.T
Happy Birthday Anniversary

"How do I look, Darren?"

"As usual. Very stunning."

"Do my eyes look sad?"

"There's nothing you can hide from us, from your family."

Lexi caught a look of sadness on Darren's face. He was well aware that what Darren said was true. There was nothing he could hide from his family that was so sensitive and considerate. Lexi also realizes that her family is hurt when she acts happy as if everything is okay. The reality is he hasn't been okay since Steve was pronounced dead. To be exact, it's never been okay since the tragedy of Olivia's death. That incident always haunts him. Demanding real justice is also not understood. Why is it as if he is being blamed?

"I'm very selfish."

"You're our pride."

Always the compliments thrown from his family's mouth made him feel even more useless. What else does he need? There are many people out there who cannot get the love of parents and siblings completely so that the foundation of the family is messy. Lexi realized that she should be more grateful for the gifts bestowed upon her. In the end, he won't die just because Steven can't reach him anymore. It's hard to feel because everyone doesn't have a voice. Lexi could only guess when she would be able to anchor her heart to another man. He wanted to be free, wondering when that day would come. However, behind her strong desire, the beautiful girl also realized that once giving heart and soul to someone, then at that time also fragility occurs. Love is asa is also venomous. Lexi felt herself like a ridge who missed the moon. Expecting someone who is already impossible to reach. Now he can only leave it to time for the presence of a man who can release the shackles of the snare of Steven's love.

"Ah, Darren, I love you so much."

The handsome man looked to be pulling the corners of his lips. "I knew. And now, let's get down. Mom, Dad and Austin are waiting."

Both of them immediately came out of the room. Downstairs, as Darren had said, both of their parents had been waiting so much with their beloved sister. Austin.

"Ck! It's not in vain that you dress up for long. You look so awesome, Sexii." Austin spread out both hands, stepping wide towards Lexi. ". A special day for the most special people. Happy birthday."

Lexi plunged herself into Austin's arms. A warm embrace that always makes him calm. A hug that feels different to the other two important men in his life. His father's hug is the same as Darren's. Give a sense of security.

"What did I get today?" Lexi looked up, looking at her sister expectantly. About what prize Austin will give this time. If last year, Austin made a furore. Giving gifts in a small box that Lexi initially thought contained a piece of jewelry that turned out to be a pregnancy test kit with two red lines. It just makes his family dumbfounded and shocked. To this day, Lexi and her family do not know who it belongs to because until now also Austin still loudly mention himself the original man aka virgin. Hey, does anyone believe it?

"You deserve all the cake, happiness and love, my dear." Austin lowered his head to give a sweet peck on Lexi's cheek. The man, who had the same hair as Darren, pulled over to make room for their father and mother.

"Dad..." Lexi's approaching her father. At an aging age, his father still looks fit and extraordinary. It's worth it out there there are still many flirtatious women who try to seduce his father.

"My girl" his father's voice choked. Looks so moved. His father's eye bead holds a million hopes and desires with one title that doubles them all. His happiness. Seeing the hope in his father's eyes, Lexi's bead glazed over. Pax Willson, the man who took care of her, took care of her since she was born into this world. No one knows him better than his father knows him. Does he deserve to make that man sad? Because if he was sad, the middle-aged man was the one who was the most hurt.

"Dad..." A single tear fell from her beautiful manic. His father shook his head, his warm hands outstretched, wiping his tears.

"Bile! It’s your birthday! Celebrate your special day and know that you are loved."

"Oh, Dad."

Yes, his birthday celebration this time along with the official opening of his boutique.

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This celebration is open to the public, so do not be surprised if the road to his boutique is so very crowded and jammed. Because it is open to the public, it is certain that many journalists also cover.

"Is Brian and his accomplice present?"

Lexi who was indeed one car with Darren turned around in puzzlement. Ever since they were teenagers, the president's youngest son has been infatuated with Lexi. So, even if you are not invited or there is no event, Brian will take the time to go to Lexi, give congratulations and special gifts.

"Is that what you need to ask?"

"Don't hang out with him."

"I can't stop it." It's still a big question mark for Lexi why Darren is so limiting the relationship between Lexi and Brian. As he recalled, Darren used to not even ban Brian if the man wanted to date him. Darren's attitude change has occurred since the case they experienced. By the way, after eight years had passed, whether Darren and the others still remembered that or just himself being caught up in the fear that had always plagued him in dreams. Lexi even had to stop attending Yale High School because she could not forget the incident that happened to Olivia.

"We've arrived." Darren shut off the car engine. A few people in all-black uniforms immediately approached their car. The car door opened and they were tightly escorted into the five-story building with large writing on the top of the building. WILLSON ARMOUR'S.

"Finally the prima donna came too" Lily, her best friend, was the first to greet and approach her. The dark-haired woman glanced with interest at Darren. Since long ago, his best friend was crazy about Darren.

"Where is Isla?" Lexi tugged at Lily's arm before Darren threw a scathing sentence.

"Isla? Oh, she's going to the toilet, fixing her makeup."

"That's my kadoku?" Lexi glanced at the parcel in Lily's grasp, and the woman looked down at the bright red-bound gift.

"No. Someone gave it to me and told me to give it directly to you. He said it was a special gift." Lily offered the gift to Lexi. Before Lexi receives the parcel, Darren grabs it, looking for the sender's name. No name at all. The man also opened the cover of the gift.

"It belongs to Lexi." Lily reminded. Darren paid no heed to the woman's words, continuing to open the cover until it left a white box. He opened the box. Lexi and Lily screamed hysterically. Ten dead mice with their heads separated from their bodies were plastered for real. I'm going back.

BRUGHY!!

"Akkkhhh...." The hysterical screams of the invited guests as a corpse suddenly fell into the middle of the crowd. Isla Ginevra, Lexi's best friend. The woman died with wide barking eyes. FPNLZNGX. The seven letters were clearly imprinted on his forehead. Carved so beautifully.

Her happy day turned into a tragedy. The smile her family expected turned into a cry. It's a terrible surprise.