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My birthday surprise

Author: Janelle Rich
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-01 23:27:15

Morgan's point of view

I was surprised to see dad’s call early the next morning.

“Good morning dad”, “Morning son, where are you?”

*Am at home ”,what's up?" I asked.

"There is an important project I want us to discuss now, I was you to come over this morning ”, dad said.

“Can't we discuss it some other time?”, I asked.

“No”, he replied immediately.

“Okay, I'll be on my way, but please I need it to be brief, I promised to stay with Marrissa today”, I said before ending the phone.

I sat for a moment wondering “why dad didn't wish me a happy birthday," has he forgotten about my birthday? “

I scrolled through my messages and no message came from anyone.

Anyways, Marrissa gave be the most wonderful birthday gift already, one that surpasses anything anyone could give me.

I smiled as my mind went back to all Marrissa said and did yesterday. I couldn't help but smile again,” I'm the luckiest of all men”, I said standing up to get ready.

By the time I got to my dad's house it was alr
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