2 days ago, it was my cousin’s birthday and she was also in Canada. So she invited me to her birthday party. We’ve been together since we were children. I still remember her happiest time was her birthday when she laughed, screamed, danced with her friends and parents, acting like a 3-year-old kid. “The best memory of my life is definitely my birthday. I always feel tremendously happy because I enjoy being with my friends and enjoy receiving presents.” She told me once, with bright smile on her beautiful face.   

This time, I prepared her a very big present, thinking that she must love it.

When I got to the party, my cousin seemed unhappy and morose. I gave her my present but she didn’t show much interest. Throughout the birthday party, she pretended to be exciting and happy, but I knew she had something in her mind.

Did she break up with her boyfriend? Impossible, I had met them few days ago. Did she miss her family? Impossible, my aunt just gave her a phone call and sent her a present. Did she……

After all the guest leave, I asked my cousin why she was so upset. When thinking for a while, she finally told me, “After this birthday, I will be 20-year-old which means I’m heading toward 30s and I have to farewell with my 10s. How my youthhood flies!”

I suddenly realize what had happened.

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