MY NAME IS DAISY - NOT A BAD DUCK
6. Garden Party, Birthday and Stage show

Daisy walks behind Grandpa and Grandma as she enters the backyard of the main house. All the members of the Edoardo family were gathered there. Suddenly Luisa's grandmother turned her head and then grabbed Daisy's hand to walk beside her.

The shocked Daisy soon gained control by remaining graceful.

All eyes were shocked to see Daisy. Daisy's new look makes her look really pretty. He also came with his grandparents. Because all this time, grandparents were never that close to other grandchildren.

Some eyes don't like it. Like Marie, Joane and Cleo. But there are some eyes that are fascinated to look at Daisy, including Maxi, Yazid and Cedro. The three young men stared unblinkingly. Even as Grandpa and Grandma sat in their seats and Daisy also sat in her chair, the three young men were still enchanted.

Daisy sits next to Clarissa. He just got to America last night. Clarissa and Daisy embrace.

"I'm kangeeen....." Clarissa pinched both sides of Daisy's cheeks. Daisy grimaces.

"I miss you too, Clarissa" Daisy said.

"But by the way you're very pretty. Amazing" Clarissa looked at Daisy in amazement.

"I just took off my glasses and opened my braid" whispered Daisy.

"But it makes your beauty look real, Daisy Fiorella" said Clarissa made Daisy laugh softly.

"And cf.your dress has also changed. No longer wearing wide pants and long shirts that are almost too big. You're so stylish" Clarissa clucked in awe.

"I even wear my mother's clothes. It's still a shirt and I wear a long skirt"

"But it looks very stylish. Aah your mother is indeed very beautiful and graceful like a princess. I think you inherited her beauty" Clarissa said.

"Where do you know my mother's face?"ask Daisy

"In the office of grandfather. There's a photo album with pictures of your mom and dad. Also photos of you and your sister. I saw him about nine years ago when he could still sneak in" he whispered. Makes Daisy hold back a laugh. His cousin this one was a great sneaker as a child.

During her elementary school years, Daisy was surprised several times by her cousin's presence in her room. His goal is to have Daisy help him with schoolwork. Somehow he could sneak into his room.

Several guests were present. Grandpa and Grandma talked to them.

Suddenly, Mr. Alberto showed up with a big birthday cake.

All eyes are on there.

Birthday cake with the number 17 is placed in the front area near the stage.

"Today is a very special day. One of my grandchildren's seventeenth birthday. Daisy Fiorella Alessio Edoardo" Grandpa said as he looked at Daisy. Mr. Alberto approached Daisy, then let Daisy walk to where Grandpa and Grandma were standing. Make all eyes go towards him.

"May happiness be with you everywhere and forever" said Grandpa. Those words Daisy heard in Grandpa's office. How Grandpa wished that Daisy would always be happy even though there were no more parents with her.

"At the age of seventeen, he also managed to finish his studies with the best value on the campus" said the grandfather again. Grandma stroked Daisy's back gently.

"May be a good example to all my other grandchildren so that the spirit of learning and making the most of your time"

Clap your hands together when Grandpa finished talking. Then everyone present congratulated Daisy. Marie, Joane and Cleo are no exception. Even though they said it with a tone of annoyance and laziness. Just out of fear of Grandpa and Grandma alone, so they were forced to treat Daisy.

After that the party started as usual

Clarissa raised her thumb "you did kereen" he whispered.

"If it's cool, you're the coolest. Look style. It's so cool" said Daisy.

Clarissa laughed"if it's about style, I'm the coolest"

Maxi, Yazid and Cedro still looked at Daisy in awe as she endured it.

"Happy birthday, little duck" Maxi whispered.

Yazid and Cedro were upset to see Maxi standing near Daisy and whispering. They just stared from a distance.

"I'm Daisy. Daisy Alessio" Daisy argued. Maxi laughing

"For me you're still a little duck" whispered Maxi again.

"His sister Maxi's ferociously can laugh" Daisy murmured.

"You also seem to dare to bully me like last night" Maxi replied.

"You're a peeker" Daisy steps on Maxi's shoes on purpose as she walks away. Maxi grimacing.

Clarissa laughed at that. So did Cedro and Yazid.

Clarissa takes Daisy. They sit near the grill. As usual, they helped the maids to bake.

In the distance, Marie looked at Daisy with great annoyance. She doesn't want Daisy to get special treatment from her grandparents. When she's on her 17th birthday, there's no such party. Joane and Cleo thought the same.

They stared at Daisy who was busy helping the waiters at the grill table with envious eyes.

"Hehehe.so sorry" Clarissa chuckled.

"Sometimes Cedro and Caesar accompanied me as well. But it's more fun if there's you" Daisy said. Then put the ripe piece of beef on Caesar's plate that was already sitting next to him.

"I've always loved to be with you, Daisy" Caesar said, cutting the meat off his plate.

"Thank you, Caesar" Daisy rubbed Caesar's hair. He really loves his little sister. Although their age was only one year different, Caesar was very spoiled. Maybe because he's the youngest. It reminds Daisy of Marino, her sister.

Marie went on stage. He sat in the piano chair.

"Good morning, everybody. This song is for my cousin's sister over and over again" she plays the piano. Happy Birthday song. He didn't want to mention Daisy.

Daisy looked at Clarissa who was sitting next to her. His cousin frowned.

"Patut suspected. There's no way she's being nice all of a sudden" whispered Clarissa.

Marie finished playing the piano. Applause from those present.

"My cousin sister, on this special day of yours surely you want to give a special offering for all of us, right? Especially Grandpa and Grandma. I heard you can play the piano too. Please come on stage and keep us entertained" Marie said, holding Daisy's hand.

"I thought he wanted to embarrass you in front of a lot of people" Clarissa said.

"It's okay" said Daisy calmly ."I'll cheer everything up" Daisy said.

"But, you.how.." Clarissa's worried.

"You take it easy" Daisy calms Clarissa down.

Marie always prided herself that she was the best pianist in the Edoardo family. No one has ever played the piano except her all this time at any family event. Exactly can't. Marie's gonna be pissed off if there's another granddaughter and grandma playing the piano.

Or Cleo who was always proud of her voice which she thought was good. And at every garden party always singing.

Joane with her dance skills. Always forced frenetic music when grandparents do not like.

So every garden party, they're the owners of the stage show.

Daisy walked slowly up the stage. Clarissa looked at him worriedly. He looks at Marie's sneaky grin while looking at Daisy who is walking towards the stage.

Marie must be jealous of Grandpa and Grandma's treatment of privileging Daisy. That's because Daisy is special, Clarissa thought. Grandparents and grandmothers will greatly appreciate every achievement of Edoardo family members. It's just that all along no one has such an amazing feat as Daisy.

"Thank you sister Marie for the song for me" Daisy said, smiling at Marie, who was back in the chair near the stage.

Marie simply replied to him with a thin mocking smile. She believes Daisy can't play the piano at all. During this time Daisy is only smart and achievers in the academic field. Unheard of Daisy's performance in other fields.

Daisy sat on the chair in front of the large, white piano.

"This song is dedicated to Grandpa Edoardo and Grandma Luisa, along with the entire Edoardo family. And also to the honored guests" Daisy said.

Slowly the clang of the piano that Daisy played sounded.The first two notes began to flow. Then the chant "Reverie" by Claude Debussy immediately hypnotized the audience. Daisy played it really well. He still remembers the music that his father and mother used to bring when playing the piano at their home in Amber. Although this is one of the famous works that is difficult to play. Because of its sensory content and frequent use of atonalite, making a beginner pianist pianist will be difficult at the beginning of playing this great work. But Daisy since childhood has been used to playing it taught by father. Daisy enjoyed it very much and playfully her finger that moved from one key to the other. The music makes Daisy like a return to childhood, a time where warmth and happy laughter with her family are always created every day.

Everyone was impressed by Daisy's piano playing. Grandma hugged Grandpa's arm tightly. It was the musical work of famous composers often played by their youngest son Alessio.

"Wooow..Reverie..Reverie.The great work of Claude Debussy"Comment Mr. Connor, one of the guests grandfather who was a famous musician in the town of Brown.

"He's very talented. And definitely consistent training. Music is genius" he told grandfather.

"She's Alessio's daughter" Grandpa said. Mr. Connor nodded. She heard it when Grandpa introduced Daisy.

"Hmmmh. He's exactly like Alessio. Music with heart" Mr. Connor looked at Daisy who was finishing the final note. Mr. Connor is Alessio's little music teacher.

Clarissa shed tears at the sight of her beloved cousin's sister playing incredibly beautiful and admirable on stage in an elegant and luxurious style. Like a princess. He loved his cousin very much.

Marie clenched both her hands. He didn't think Daisy was so good at playing the piano. He could not even master Debussy's work at all.

Daisy stood up from her chair, then lowered her shoulder slightly with both hands pulling slightly off the side of her skirt, one leg pulled back. Everyone applauded. Grandpa's teary eyes stared at Daisy. Grandma slowly swept the corners of her wet eyes.

Mr. Connor stood up and clapped his hands.

Marie was getting upset to see him. His plan to put Daisy to shame, even making Daisy admired. Even by a great musician in the town of Brown.

This garden party is great. This time the famous Grandfather was cold, often smiling. Makes the party atmosphere more fun. Except for Marie, Joane and Cleo.

Cleo looked at Maxi who was constantly looking at Daisy with admiration. Several times Maxi approached Daisy with a drink or piece of fruit. Then sit next to Daisy. Makes Cleo very upset.

The garden party is over. Everyone back to their homes. This time there was no visit to any of the houses. Because today's event is longer than a garden party usually which is only about two hours.

While walking home to Fiore's house, Maxi catches up with Daisy. Taught his steps.

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