The Forgotten Secret

e stares disappointedly at her own face and her eyes travels to her hair. Noticing the girlish green bow on top of her head makes her grimace all the more. The green dre

Reed spend their time talking almost about anything. Even her fantasy stories about werewolves, vampires, fairies and other creatures are lengthy topics for their discussions. His dad shares her adventurous personality. Anna's reflection gave her a wide grin, as if to tease her. "Marmee is right you know? We should be ladylike, like a true Princess. Besides, that green dress brings out the glow in our green eyes." interrupts her reflection, praising Anna so as to convince her otherwise. "Well, you and Marmee don't really understand! I wish Jo is here already. She will agree wit

ong? I can't start my birthday party without my best friend!" Anna jokingly complains as she gives Jo a tight hug. They both giggle excitedly as if they haven't seen each other for a while when in truth, they were busy early morning helping Marmee Rose make sandwiches.

roud smile. "Popsie and I worked really hard on this very special project for your birthday, " she adds. "Thanks, Jo. Let's eat! I'm hungry already." Anna grabs

ila's house. She finds it an urgent matter to bring her extra stuff there today." Jo replies with humor. Anna stares at all her favourites; tomato pasta, baked potatoes, cheese bread, garden salad and a lime cake! The cucumber sandwiches that Jo, Marmee and Anna prepared this morning are also enticing Anna to star

irl who has been her protector from other kids who kept making fun of her too white skin and excessive love for nature, compared to other kids with their gadget games and internet stuff. Jo has been her ally since the day they met in preschool. Her on

and makes a wish. The three applauds and laughs. Anna hugs Popsie Reed and Marmee Rose at the same time then starts to grab the cucumber sandwiches with Jo after her. Both girls love the same kind of food so they are satisfied to be just the two people to share these delicious spread of food. They savour all the goodies on the table with a contented heart. Just by observing the girls, it really is such a party already. That is what Anna prefers than spending the day with other kids pretending she enjoys their company. Her tenth birthday is perfect that way. All the people important to her is already here. That's all she ever wanted. Well o