Chapter 2(Birthday Girl)

Freya took hold of his neck and kissed him on his cheeks saying, “Thank you brother, you arrived right on time to sacrifice your sister.”

“What sacrifice? It's ritual ma Cherie and you need to follow it. It is a tradition made by our ancestors. Aren’t you happy that you will finally find your mate?” Eros turned and grinned at her as they started walking back.

This is the twentieth century, and people should grow up, we live in the world of technology but still, we need to go through the traditions. And look at my face dear brother. No man in his right mind will come near me and that’s a fact.” She said flatly.

“Task task, you should never underestimate yourself and always remember no matter what you are still my sister and I will take care of you. But are you ready? Eros inquired.

“Really, ready? It's like you and Abba are throwing me onto a barren land where nothing can be cultivated, but anyways I need to fulfil the ritual so I will go.” She shook her shoulder and sighed.

They walked towards their house holding each other’s hand and when they reached their skyscape which was a huge tree mansion crafted by fine wooden craftsman. They gave the deer to the guard standing at the entrance to take their orders and instructed him to put him in the animal care which was built by Freya and walked inside the house.

“Freya Glaros, where have you been since morning? One of these days you will drive your abba mad.” He said scolding her.

“Abba you are back. I missed not meeting you in the morning, “she said and went across the room to where Eos Glaros was standing and hugged him.

“Freya one of these days I will give you a nice spanking for disobeying your father.” He said looking angry but when Freya smiled. He gave in and kissed her cheeks saying, “You are very smart, you know how to melt your father’s heart. But for one day you could have listened to me.”

“Whom are you complaining Eos, your daughter is very stubborn, she won’t listen to anyone.” Ariana was looking lovingly at her daughter and husband and enjoying their conversation.

“Mom you know I always listen to you.” She said and ran and cuddled in her arms.”

Eros was smiling wickedly this girl knew exactly how to win every one.

Eos was thanking god for giving him such a loving family who had grown stronger over the years. But he was not aware that the problems were yet to arrive and their destiny would be changed altogether.

Freya POV

I could hear the drumming of beats and my favourite unforgettable (ft Swae Lee) playing in the background. Trust my brother to always know what I want to make me come out of my mood swings. I smiled and shook my head looking at myself in the mirror. I looked as usual nothing very special but the only thing which was a little bit different from normal days was my dree which was made up of leaves by my tribes women.

It was my eighteenth birthday and I was supposed to wear a dress made up of leave and it covered only my hip and the private parts it was sort of a mini skirt and a bra which was also made up of leaves. I am calling it a bra because that is the only thing which is covering my upper body.

In short, I had to be naked on my birthday the way I was born but our tribesmen are very educated and they have removed certain dogmas that have been placed in our society by our ancestors.

I was feeling quite nervous about going out as I needed to find my mate and when I looked again at myself in the mirror I hesitated with a lack of confidence.

Someone knocked at the door and I wanted to open it taking a deep breath.

“Iris you bitch! “I shouted as I saw my best friend standing in the doorway.

I was very angry with her as she was suppose to come a week before but she couldn’t make it with some lame excuse that she was busy with her studies but I knew that she was busy with some guy outside our tribe.

She looked at me with pain in her eyes and I felt guilty. I went and hugged her, and she started crying.

“Oh! Freya, I missed you how have you been girl?” She asked me in between sobs.

She always does this drama queen. I rolled my eyes pulled away from her and said. “Not again will you stop your drama already…………..”

She smiled and pulled me outside saying. “Let’s go the chief and your mom told me to bring you down.”

I was nervous but still walked down.

The music was on but the DJ who is my brother's best friend saw me and stopped and spoke on the mike saying. “YO! ALL YOU PEOPLE OUT THERE RAISE YOUR HANDS AND WELCOME OUR BIRTHDAY GIRL FREYA GLAROSE.”

And everyone raised their hands and started singing the birthday song as I entered slowly feeling very shy as I knew my mate would be there and I needed to find him.

My mom had prepared for me a big cake with lots of organic berries planted by my mom in her kitchen garden.

My mouth was watering as I looked at the cake My brother gave me a knowing smile and said, “ Cut the cake fast Frey, even I want to eat” Eros said pleadingly as even he loved cakes just like me.

I cut the cake as my cousins and friends started bursting balloons. I felt so childish but enjoyed it.

I was covered with cake all around my face and neck as I finished cutting the cake ceremony.

I clicked selfies with everyone and then went to the washroom to clean myself.

It took me a longer time, as my face is full and hairy like a bear and it takes time to wash it off.

I was so use to it now that I did not even bother when people commented behind my back. I am what I am so it hardly mattered. Anyway, my family loves me only that matters.

As I came out the DJ was playing my favourite number, “BAD BUNNY (DRAKE-MIA)”