Sun Princess & Snow Prince
Episode 63 - The Forgotten Birthday

~ If someone forgets your birthday, consider it a compliment! (Lily)~

Today is a special day for Ave. It's repeated years today.

Today he will be 25 years old. The age Ave planned to marry.

With a brilliant plan after winning a bet with Papa, Ave wants to share that dream with Zaid. Next year, Ave hopes the dream plan can be realized he and Zaid.

Last night Ave tried to remind Zaid that today is his birthday.

"Mas, what date is tomorrow?" ave asked as they finished their dinner and sat down to relax by the pool. Zaid was reading a book, while Ave was busy playing games on his phone.

"That's another cell phone, just a check. Pake nanya. " replied Zaid without lifting his face.

Ave glared, looking at Zaid annoyed. "Calendar Ave space calendar! Nanya doang, it's hard to find!"

Zaid laughing. "Date 8, Ve. Why why?"

"Is there anything important related to the 8th?"

This time Zaid's head was raised and his forehead wrinkled slightly, recalling. "Hmmm... Tomorrow if there is no wrong meeting with freelance creators. You're coming too, right?"

Hearing his answer, Ave's face darkened. "Don't matter of work, Mom! Ave's intentions are dealing with personal needs. My personal life is that."

"What yes? Mm... Oh yes, tomorrow also Eagle wants to take me to his house in Sentul. He bought a new moge. I'm curious to see."

Spontaneously, Ave looked at Zaid in surprise. "You're friends? Since when? Didn't Mas and Mas Eagle take Ave?"

"Don't do it, Ve. Poor Natty when compared to you," said Zaid with his trademark grin, holding back a little laughter.

"Because Ave is prettier?" There was a stifled smile on Ave's lips as he asked.

"Ck ck. Don't look at my glasses, Ve! I am blind. Same as normal people." Zaid returned to his book.

Ave shifted her seat closer to the lounge chair Zaid had occupied. His eyes are shining. "meaning? Ave not only won't ma'am Natty but everyone huh?"

"If a normal person were to measure, it would definitely be the prettier Natty, Iaaang! Your pede is just for me. I'm the only one who's rated you prettier than everyone."

Ave's lips curled up hearing him. He pinched Zaid's arm which only chuckled.

"Well, if it were this way. Starts dare humiliate girlfriend. What about marriage?" scolding while throwing his face.

"Sir, have you imagined we're married? Are you impatient?" goda Zaid again.

"YES!!! Sebel!" With wide steps, Ave stood up leaving Zaid still chuckling. He forgot his intention to remind Zaid of his birthday.

Unwittingly Ave, a mysterious smile is seen on Zaid's face.

Ave still hoped Zaid would welcome this morning with a surprise. In fact, just a piece of paper on the dining table with the man-made breakfast.

~ Happy birthday, Honey! May happiness be with you always. Zayd.~

That all?

There's no box or gift of any kind with that paper. Neither do speech, video or audio messages that may contain a special song for him. It's really just a piece of paper.

Though this is Ave's first birthday after officially having a lover. Zaid's first life-long lover for 25 years. Of course Ave wants his birthday also to be celebrated in a special way. Not with a party, but Zaid should have done more than write a sentence of greeting on a piece of paper.

Even the congratulations of his brothers, friends and friends are much more special than Zaid. Although there is no gift, Ave has been very grateful this year so many new friends were present in his life.

As usual, Lily also contacted him and asked Ave to have lunch with the family at Papa's house today.

But Ave hasn't stopped hoping as he heads to the office. Although small, he still hopes Zaid will remember it after friends in the office say it.

"Pak Zaid was meeting with Mr. Eagle, Ve," said Hazmi, who was in his study.

Jenny who sat in front of Hazmi looked at Ave with pity. The girl stood up. "You want to take Mr. Zaid to lunch together?" tanyakanya.

Ave nodded. He was planning to invite Zaid to meet his family. It was time for Ave to be honest with her family. He did not violate the terms of the bet with Papa.

Ajie may not like Zaid, but since they are both grown up, Ave believes his older brother must have considered Ave's feelings. Everything that happened in the past has passed.

But now...

Ave really couldn't hide the disappointment on his face. Sad, he looked down. "It's Ave's birthday, isn't it Mas Zaid?"

Hearing Ave, Hazmi and Jenny both smile. Both of them spontaneously stood up. Despite having said it through a message and having prepared a small gift, Jenny wanted to say it once again in person.

"Oh yes, happy birthday, Avelia is beautiful. May long life, healthy always, more sweet, more funny, added a lot of sustenance and always patient ngadepin Pak Zaid," said Hazmi automatically. He shakes Ave.

Although still sad, there was a faint smile on Ave's face. "Thank you for the prayer, Mom."

"Happy Birthday is also Ve. I wish the best for you all the time" Jenny said as she hugged Ave warmly.

Ave thanked her again and smiled at Jenny. But his eyes still looked sad. He looked down while waving sluggishly at the two. "Ave go first Ma'am, Mas. Ave's been cleared to have lunch at Ave's parents' house today. Later if Mas Zaid comes, infoin yes!"

"Patience to Ve, I'll take Mr. Zaid. Don't be so sad. Enjoy your time!" hazmi said once again, trying to restore Ave's spirit. Ave did not answer, only passed with slumped shoulders.

When Ave gets into the elevator, Jenny is hissing on Hazmi's side. "If you forget my birthday, we break up forever and I'll ask Mr. Zaid to move me to Natasha's office."

Hazmi looked quickly. His hands were joined together in front of his face. "Gue won't, never will, until whenever I miss my beautiful Jenny's date of birth. Promise me!!"

A smile appeared on Jenny's face before she nodded happily and moved to pick up some documents lying on the desk, then left Hazmi's study.

Hazmi hastily picks up her phone. Hurry up to put up a reminder on Jenny's birthday, then she also moves to her laptop, does the same on the calendar feature and thinks again.

Recalling that he had not done it manually, Hazmi picked up his agenda book, and wrote it down at the very front.

Lastly, he attached a sticky note to a small puncture wall behind his chair. Sticky note was written Jenny's birth date which added the text under 'You'll die if you forget this date! Important!'

Although Lily had asked about the gift from Zaid when they were busy preparing lunch, Ave only replied with a headband.

"Patience, Ve! Maybe he forgot. Consider it a compliment!" lily said casually.

"Why is it considered a compliment, brother?" ask Ave confused.

Lily touched Ave's nose. "That means you don't look old to Zaid, until he doesn't realize that you're getting older."

The sweet words also managed to restore Ave's laughter.

"That birthday is just one reason, Ve. A reason for family or friends to say how important our presence is in this world. So don't make that sweet excuse to make you sad just because someone forgot! For some people, birthdays are no different than a typical day" Lily said as she divided the dishes on the table.

Ave silently listened. Her sister-in-law rarely spoke seriously, but when she did, Lily always gave a different kind of enlightenment than most ordinary people.

"Oh that... " Another voice behind them made the two turn their heads. Ajie appears while holding Ali. The man smiled meaningfully at his wife. "Who was the one who was lashing out and ngunciin her husband outside?"

Lilly chuckles. "Tiar is mah, if Lily doesn't. Just forgot it turned out to be ngunci door."

"Forgot?" said Ajie while sitting on a chair near them. "Surprise gift that I prepared not to meet, maybe until the morning also not booked the door."

"Who would have thought that the card was in the closet?" sergeant Lily won't lose.

Ave looked at Ajie confused. "Kok put a gift there anyway, Mas? It's good that Lily doesn't know. What's the fuck you're saying?"

Brother Ave's face was flushed. He didn't answer. Just looking at his son who was sitting on his lap, muttering, "Don't be a silly man like your dad huh, Son!"

[Don't be a stupid man like your father, son!]

Ave is getting curious. Lily's face looked happy. "What gift, brother?"

"Just a set of underwear," Lily replied with a meaningful smile.

"Really?" Ave glanced at her brother. "The spy is reduced a little why, Mas? Cook the birthday wife just given her underwear," he said cynically.

Ajie had not said anything yet, Lily had already chuckled. "It's just underwear... But there's a diamond, Ve. A lot than my wish. So spirit. ha ha ha."

Ave's eyes glared. "Current. You perverted couple!" his yell.

Ave stood up, leaving behind a couple who were staring at each other and sharing that meaningful smile. Although his face was embarrassed to hear it, but there was a smile full of gratitude to see the happiness of the two brothers and his best friend.

During lunch, Ave tried not to show his gloomy face again. Fortunately, the warmth of the family managed to sweep away the sadness in his heart.

Soon, Lily's babble, Ajie's sharp sentences, Mom's nagging, Dad's warm smile, Jaya's laughter, Tiar's assertive words, Papa's crisp jokes, and baby Ali's cry make Ave dissolve in happiness.

Just as lunch was done and they shared pieces of the tart while chatting lightly in the living room, it rained so heavily. Ave was forced to contact Mr. Bambang, permission not to return to the office. Mr. Bambang also agreed and only said that Zaid had not returned to the office.

Ave exhaled heavily after ending the conversation over the phone. Then he looked at Ali who was staring at him from the train. With an affectionate smile, Ave stuck out his hand, touching the tiny hand that immediately gripped tightly onto Ave's index finger and played it up and down. The girl chuckled as she saw Ali smiling at her.

"Lily wants to make a bottle! Does anyone want to?" ask Lily suddenly. He looked around him while standing.

Hearing Lily's offer, simultaneously all busied themselves. Ajie turned his body asking something to Jaya who greeted him enthusiastically, Tiar was busy scooping the other tart pieces, Dad and Papa both turned their faces away. Only Mother was forced to swallow large pieces that she wanted to chew until she almost choked and grabbed the glass.

Mom's hand waved refused as soon as she finished drinking. "Eh? No need... Be seated! Just sit!"

"Why, Mom? Focus again on gathering, this kind of rain is good to drink a can, let's angeet," said Lily.

"You want our family to show up in the paper tomorrow?"

"Huh? Appear in the papers? Who made the scandal?" lily asked half-accusedly while throwing a sharp glare at the bewildered Ajie.

"Yes you! Do you want our family to show up in the paper tomorrow because of poisoning your can? It's not funny that tomorrow's headline. 'One family died silly because of a can'ticle'".

Lily's lips pout. "Idiih Mama is really the same child himself. Not sure if you're judging first."

Mother's eyes glared. "Heh, yesterday you did too right? Make a trial to Mr. Aaron Bibik. Cook a can of pepper, salt, and turmeric all? That's a can of what vegetable oral soup is?"

"Let's get more anget, Mak. Turmeric it. mmm he said is good for digestion. If salt, Lily read in the article he said let the sweet taste sharper," said Lily explained her point.

"The son of a maniii... But he also used a dose! Yesterday you gave the salt how many spoons to try? Don't wear it first again. Healthy don't, dead silly yeah!"

Mother's sentence made all who heard laugh, Ave too. Lily shrugged her shoulders and sat back down, making Mum only be able to shake her head.

Lily used to hear Mom's words. But Lily seems to think of something. He looked at my mother, smiling widely.

"I love you so much, Mom. Thank you very much."

Mother's forehead wrinkled. He knows Lily's sweet words never end well. "For what?" tanyanya.

"To be willing to try a can of vegetable soup oralit made by Lily. Only the best mothers are like that."

My grandmother before she smiled shyly and looked down to finish the cake. No longer looking after his daughter.

Lily's prickly nature also appears. "Cieeeh, something's moved... Ouch!" Lily glared at the new Ajie pinning her forehead with a spoon. There was a warning in the eyes of her husband, making Lily swallow her words.

"Felt!" reply Mom does not want to lose. Lily could only reply with a sneer.

While Tiar who sat next to Mother, as usual busy caressing her stomach. Repeatedly baby amites.

Ave chuckled at seeing all that. With his family, a birthday without any gifts doesn't matter. As long as he could laugh and share everything with them. Ave was really looking forward to introducing Zaid to all of them. He wanted Zaid to be part of his family.

Trrt!

Ave's mobile phone lying on the table shook. Ave glanced at him, mistaking one of his friend's messages or phone calls. But he gasped when he saw the photo of Zaid that appeared. Hurry up and he snatches his phone. Not caring about the attention around him, he answered the call. "Hello?"

"I'm outside, parking in front of the house. I'll wait here until you're done."

"Huh? Inhere? Home front... Papa?"

"Yes, you sent Hazmi the same message, right?" zaid reminded.

A cheerful smile instantly expanded on Ave's face. "It's done! Ave is done. Ave come home now!"

Finished saying, Ave ended the phone conversation and immediately stood up while grabbing her bag. He kissed, hugged everything in turn. "Ave said yes everyone. Thanks for the lunch!"

"What's your gift? Not taken?" mother asked as she kissed Ave's cheek.

"That's... " Ave looked confused.

Birthday gifts from his family were few, but to bring him in now at once was definitely impossible. A hanging rattan chair is presented by Tiar, while Lily's gift is a mountain bike. It seemed like the two of them were obsessed with proving the greatest gift to her. The largest in form.

"If you want to be sent to your boarding house, then Mas set."

Ave smiled in relief and he nodded at Ajie. Then the girl walked half-run out of the house, meeting her lover. While waiting for the automatic fence to shift enough for his tiny body, Ave's heart was already impatient. From behind the fence, he could see Zaid standing by the side of his car. Eagerly, Ave called out to him. Zaid approached the fence.

Ajie recalled that he had not asked for the address of Ave's new boarding house, so he chased his sister to the front of the house. Just as he was about to call Ave had already walked over the open fence and met a man. Ajie looked at the man closely.

The figure of the man standing in front of the iron fence felt familiar to him. Squinting her eyes to see more clearly, Ajie took a few more steps. As Ave dropped her tiny body in the arms of that tall man Ajie, the faces of the two looked full of happiness. But Ajie just can not hide his anger.

A dozen years had passed, but Ajie still clearly remembered the name of the familiar face's owner.

Zaid Zabir Abdullah's.

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