Hinata’s Birthday

It began in late summer at noon. The sun is so bright. The fall season is just around the corner, but very soon. The birds were tweeting peacefully. The wind blows and the trees are flowing beautifully. The air is so fresh as crystal clear. Then, some of the leaves are falling from the trees. Once there were four sisters-Hinata, Miko, Ran, and Mio. They were walking through the fields that were filled with hundreds of bright sunflowers, buttercups, dandelions, and golden marigold flowers. They began to set up their picnic with a blanket and an umbrella for their shade. Then, They began to open the basket and were ready to eat their lunch. They’re eating fresh market honey crisp apples, and the peanut butter and honey were wrapped around with very thin low-carb wraps. They drank ice-cold water.

They laugh together. They share their giggles about their weekend. Ran just talked about the strange costume dresses that she saw at the mall along with the other two sisters. Miko just talked about what was going on in her astronomy class. They also see some of the children playing together in the park. The sisters were just relaxed, under the umbrella, in the bright blue sky with a nice cool breeze. Suddenly, Mio thought of something. “Oh, Hinata! I forgot to ask you what do you want for your birthday?” Mio asked. “Huh?” Hinata was stunned. Hinata's birthday is coming soon next week. ‘Oh, man... I’m not sure. I’ve been so busy at school.” Ran and Miko were shocked that Hinata hadn't mentioned her birthday right away because of her busy school schedule.

By the time the picnic was over, Hinata looked at her watch. ‘Oh no!” She's almost late for her meeting. ‘Sorry, ladies. I have to go. Well, talk about that later. Bye!” Hinata waved at their sisters. They wave them back to her. Mio was thinking something. She also looks at the flowers-the sunflowers and marigolds. ‘Hinata’ means ‘The Sunflower’ in Japanese, Mio added. And Hinata loves golden yellow and orange. They are her favorite colors. Then, she got an idea! “Hey! We should also make a golden flower bouquet.” “For the wedding?” Ran asked.”No, Hinata’s birthday, silly,” Mio giggled.

One week later. It is a quiet morning. The sun is rising. Hinata has headed on to her busy meeting after she finished her breakfast. Hinata is about to get in her car from the garage. She waved at her sisters for goodbye. Now, the close is clear. The sisters thought they could make it her surprise birthday. They thought they could do it a few days before, in case Hinata has a busy schedule. They also want their sister to make her feel better from that stressful work. Finally, they began to set up the surprise birthday. Mio called the baker(her lover’s mother), to bake a birthday cake for Hinata. Hinata loves cream-orange flavor with buttercream vanilla or known as creamsicle. The baker said she could also add some flowers that Hinata likes. Not too much though, because the sisters are doing the birthday bouquet as well. They brought sunflowers, marigolds, seeded eucalyptus pods/stems, and asters.

At the house, Miko was setting up the garlands around the ceiling for the party. The garlands are like ivy vines with twinkling lights. Suddenly, the phone rang! Miko picks up the phone. “Hello? Miko speaking.” “Hey Miko, it’s Hinata-Tell sisters that I have good news- I've just finished my meeting and I don’t have to worry about my schedule. So, tell them I’m on my way, ok?” Miko was eagerly and shocked. “Oh shoot! She’s coming!” She has called all of her sisters that Hinata is on her way home. “Hey everyone! She’s on her way! We need to hurry!” “What?” Everyone is shocked and they're about to rush in to finish the party. They were so nervous that the party was going to be a mess. The room has been straightened up, nice and spotless. The cake has arrived. They are lighting up the candles. The lights were off. They have already set up the flower bouquet with a lovely vase.

They heard the steps. “Shh...here she comes..now hide-quick,” Ran whispers. They are now hidden. Hinata has just opened the door. She turned around after she locked her door. “SURPRISE!” Everyone cheered. She gasps and smiles. “Oh my gosh. Thank you, everyone!” Hinata has never been so happy. The cake looks delicious. The golden flower bouquet looks amazing. And she loves it.