Jill Malik P.O.V

The preparations for Milan's birthday started before sunrise. 1

At four in the morning Aunt Lydia was already in the kitchen making all kinds of sweets and I was helping her with it.

Larissa would bring the cake. She would arrive in Barcelona a little bit after ten. She had to fly from Germany where she had a photoshoot. 1

When Milan woke up we all sang happy birthday for him and I couldn't help but shed a tear at how long it has already been.

Six years since the accident.

Six years since I've known Milan.5

Six years since my life had changed.

I became a mommy the very first time I could hold him in my arms, and god didn't it felt good. It felt so complete and I vowed to his parents, who are watching us from heaven, that I would give him everything his heart desires. Even though we weren't related by blood, my love for him was the only thing that matter. From my own past I have learned that you don't need to be related by blood to become family. And Milan was family. The love I have for him is indescribable. 6

I didn't know his parents, but I know what it feels like to not have a family.

I know what it's like to be abandoned by your own blood.

The world can be so cruel.

"Mommy, are you alright?" Milan asked as he smoothed the wrinkles out of my face.

"Yes, amor." I smiled. "Go brush your teeth and come downstairs okay, I will make breakfast."

He nodded and hurried to the bathroom. I sat on the edge of his bed and sighed. Last night he asked me again to tell him the story about his parents.

Since the day Milan could talk, I told him the truth about his parents. I made up a sweet story about them, because I didn't know anything about them except their first names.

Marco and Rosa. They were Italians.

I wanted Milan to know the truth. It was easier for me to tell him from now on, instead of waiting when he's a teenager.

I walked downstairs and saw Aunt Lydia making breakfast. Guess, I didn't have to do it anymore.

"Good morning Jill." She chirped and shove me a plate with pancakes, whipped cream, and strawberries.

"Mmh, this looks good. No churros today?"

She pointed at the container in front of me. "Churros for you and Milan."

"I'm hungryyy!" Milan yelled as he ran into the kitchen, jumping on the kitchen chair. He grabbed the container with churros and was about to grab one when I snatched it from him.

"Mommy!" he whined, pouting his lips. Adorable, but it will not

birthday boy."

huffed and then looked at Aunt Lydia who gave

with his fingers. "I don't want

almost burst out laughing. God, this boy.

it's

quickly drank it and shoved the glass far away from him.

milk. Not pee. I would

need to drink Milk?" he asked

makes you strong

"Like your

loudly and stared

amused at Milan when he said friend boy.

him and he's a friend okay not friend boy." I answered after the

be strong like him.

and he devoured it like he

as me and Aunt Lydia continued the preparations for the birthday party. I helped her make punch and tarta de queso.

on the door. I wiped my hands on a

delicious looking spiderman birthday cake. It took me a while to realize it was Larissa.

in my eyes. God, I have missed

She pulled off her sunglasses and

while. I wanted to squeeze the living

"Come in." I let her in and closed

closest table and then turned around and hugged me...More like tackled me down. I fell on

much." she cried

missed you too

ready to visit Barcelona because it brought back memories

stayed like that for a while until someone cleared their throat.

You need to catch up later. We have a birthday

walked to the kitchen with the cake.

Milan?" she asked, holding a blue bag

"Playroom." I replied.

nodded and walked to

and pulled out the decorations. It was time to decorate the backyard. I grabbed the balloons, garlands, and

balloon I had to stand on a chair to reach the top of the pole. It was wobbly,

the ribbon on the nail I

that I had to lose my balance. I squealed as I felt the chair under me

this will give

to hear the bone breaking sound of my ankle when I felt strong arms

slowly opened my eyes to see Flynn looking worried over me. "You almost gave me a heart attack,

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