Baby shower - Chapter 53

Ella - POV

The entire week had been a whirlwind of exhaustion. Yet the day we had been waiting for had finally arrived - we would host a party for Hana. We had decided on a theme, and I had already sent out invitations to coworkers. Darcus was also included in Hana's request, and his pleased response to the invitation took me by surprise. James, my next invitee, confirmed his attendance promptly.

With the venue, a charming garden, already rented, I rushed back to start the decorations. Given the enormity of the task, I called James for help. I was keen on sparing Dad from unnecessary stress, especially given how demanding party planning could be.

Despite Hana's willingness to lend a hand with the decorations, her job constraints didn't allow her the liberty of taking a half-day off as I had.

"Dad, let me handle the lights on the trees. They'll add a beautiful touch at night," I suggested, but Dad was adamant, worrying about me climbing the ladder. I assured him, "Dad, I am no lon