Another Rejection SEVEN YEARS LATER... RHEA’S POV “Happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday to you!” The off-key chorus from the crowd around me and the cake was both endearing and mildly amusing. I couldn’t help but smile widely as they clapped and cheered, their enthusiasm infectious. Then, as expected, the chants for me to cut the cake began. The lively group consisted of my colleagues from the clinic, my household help, and, of course, my little ray of sunshine, my son, Sekani. “Hip, hip, hip!” Stella shouted. “Hooray!” the others chorused. Sekani darted forward, clearly hiding something behind his back. His small face lit up with a grin. “Happy birthday, Mom! And congratulations on your big award!” “Aww, my sweet boy.” I cupped his cheeks with both hands, planting a kiss on his forehead. His hair smelled faintly of oranges, no doubt from the juice he had spilled earlier. Grinning, he thrust a brightly wrapped box into my hands. The shiny paper was tied with a lops
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