Precious

WO: The Bir

Glancing at the clock, she realized it was already a quarter past 10 a.m. "Wow, I really slept in!" Stretching hers

e finally awake,

her. "Aren't you going to brush first?" Queen teased. "Th

day was no exception; they made the most of it, playing, laughi

Finally ready after what seemed like ages, Precious and Queen set off for the Raphael family's residence. The estate

th's house, the matriarch of the Raphael f

he designated space and they headed towards Grandma's house. As they walked quietly, Precious felt a surge of emotions and silently prayed

he found herself airborne. "Oh no, be

e was holding a bottle of distilled vodka with 90% alcohol volume, looking visibly inebriated. Tall, somewhat slender, with light brown skin, he h

egained her footing, casting a disdainful look a

u so worried about embarrassment th

seem to notice her looks. To diffuse the situation, she sought to embarrass him. Spotting the bottle of alcohol in his hand, she r

actic. Ignoring Kelvin, she made her way into the house, leaving Queen

turned to Cindy and Sandra, his co

and Sandr

bused his mother, leading her to leave when Kelvin was just eight. Left in his uncle's care, Kelvin faced constant mistreatment, his uncle blaming him for

Home," leading him to a liquor shop. Desperate for relief, he indulged in his first drink. The temporary reprieve from his troubles sparked a longing for more, leading t

ing mostly of people her age. Confused and uncomfortable with crowds, she stood bewildered, realizing this was Grandma's house. As all

d—Sam Raphael, the celebrant himself. Dressed

, causing Precious to shyly blush. He extended his hand, offe

ching the swimming pool, Sam excused himself to attend to pa

y birthday after all," Sam

'll manage," Pre

companions, but Precious remained seated, occupied with her phone. Suddenly,