BROKEN My bestie and I

Having a best friend was the best thing that had ever happened to Risa. He was this cool, gentle and understanding guy, exactly the kind of guy she needed as a friend.

He made her feel the love she had always wished the other kids gave to her. This particular one made sure he was with her in her joys and sorrows.

It all started on her birthday.

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"Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday, Happy birthday, Happy birthday to you!" They all sang for her.

Risa opened her eyes smiling, they remembered it very early this year.

"Aww, thanks guys." She grinned at them.

Danny came forward holding the small sized strawberry cake.

"C'mon, c'mon, blow the candles, make a wish and let's eat!" He said impatiently.

She rolled her eyes, "Such a foodie."

Her mother came to her side of the bed and pecked her head.

"Happy birthday honey." She smiled. She brought a wrapped gift and handed it to her.

"Ah, thanks mom!" She hugged her.

Danny grunted, "Can we eat the cake now?" He pouted.

Ruth glared at him, "Keep quiet!" She snarled.

He folded his arms and said some things to himself.

Risa giggled, "Before we slice the cake, you give me my birthday present." She grinned.

Danny grunted and brought a book from his pyjamas, it was a pink and blue colored diary.

"Happy birthday to the most annoying sister in the world." He rolled his eyes.

"Danny." His father drawled and glared at him.

"Fine, fine, I take it back." He laughed.

"Silly boy." She said.

"It's a diary Risa, make sure you write all your thoughts and wishes in it. Oh, always keep it locked."

"Remember, anything you write in there is a secret." Danny nodded.

"Okay, thanks Mom."

Ruth trudged forward, "Happy birthday." She handed her a small necklace.

"Aww, thank you so much guys." She hugged them.

"Now, we eat the cake." Danny sighed.

They all laughed out.

The cake was put in front of Risa.

"Make a wish first." Her father said, Danny nodded.

She closed her eyes.

'I sincerely wish that today, I'll finally get what I've been waiting for all my life. A friend to love and understand me.' She wished in her heart.

She blew the candles on the cake and they all clapped.

Her mother sliced the cake and each person got a slice.

"Mmh... Strawberry, my favorite." Danny licked his lips.

"Your mother is the best baker in town." His father said.

"Yeah, Mom, you're the best." Risa threw her hands in the air.

"Okay, Risa, go get ready. Ruth and I will go make breakfast."

"Yay. Mom, mom, please could you cook chicken pot pie and cornbread? Those are Risa's and I favorite meal." He looked at his mother with puppy eyes.

Her mother looked at her, "You want those too?"

She looked at Danny, who pleaded with his eyes.

"Okay Mom. You can prepare those." She smiled heartily.

They all left the room leaving her to herself. She hot down from her bed and skipped around her room.

"Yayyy! It's my birthday!" She squealed.

"Risa keep it down, will ya?" Ruth fired.

"Oops, sorry." She covered her mouth and ran to her bathroom.

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"C'mon out Risa, it's time for breakfast!" Danny called.

She quickly descended the stairs and went to the dining room. Breakfast had already been served and the rest of them were already at table, eating.

"Sorry guys, I was just writing down some stuff." She smiled softly.