Chapter 18


 This year, my birthday felt so special. Not just because I turned 18, but because it was full of love, laughter, and moments I will never forget.

For the past month, I have been unable to sleep properly for several reasons. By the time my birthday came, I was very tired. But the moment I saw my friends smiling at me in my own home, all my tiredness vanished. I felt so happy and loved.

I already knew half of the surprise, but that didn’t matter. What mattered was that my friends took time to be there for me. It made me emotional, and I even had tears in my eyes.

At midnight, they brought me my favourite food, biryani! They know how much I love it, so it made me even happier. We cut the cake, laughed, took lots of pictures, and enjoyed every second.

In the evening, more friends came over, and my home was full of fun and noise. We opened all the gifts, talked a lot, and made so many happy memories. Every gift and every smile made me feel special.

It wasn’t about big surprises or expensive things. It was about being with the people who care for me. This birthday showed me how much love I have around me.

And that’s how my 18th birthday turned into one of the most beautiful days of my life. It wasn’t just about growing older; it was about feeling loved most morally. The biryani at midnight, the laughter that echoed through my home, the hugs, the photos, the silly jokes… every moment felt like a little gift.

Turning 18 will always remind me of this magical day, with biryani, cake, laughter, happy tears, and the best friends I could ever ask for. I’ll always remember how, even when I was tired, their love gave me energy, how their smiles felt warmer than the candles on my cake, and how, in that moment, I knew I was exactly where I was meant to be, surrounded by people who truly care.

I’m so grateful to have such supportive parents, my homies and 💙

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