Chapter 117 Heirloom

They kept a firm grasp on my hand and led me somewhere while keeping my eyes covered with a blindfold. The fact that I couldn't see anything made my heart race rapidly. I was quite concerned. The level of anxiety I'm experiencing right now makes me feel as though I'm about to throw up.

I overheard her mother say, "Okay, we are here!" as soon as they arrived.

"It's all right, you can take the blindfold off now!"

When I opened my eyes, I couldn't believe what I saw: a banner with my name on it that wished my lovely wife, Kianna, a happy birthday. I was completely taken aback.

I am completely unable to make sense of what is going on around me. "What—what is this?"

In every sense of the word, it came as a shock. It took me by surprise to see how stunning the garden currently is in this time of year. I cannot help but feel as though I am walking through the beautiful gardens of Eden.

They all said in unison, "Surprise!" with a joyful expression on their faces.

I put my hand over my mouth because I am unable to stifle the smile that has spread across my face. I choked back the tears since I don't want to mess up my makeup at this critical juncture.

"Do you like it, hon?" Ares inquired.

"I didn't even remember that it was my birthday today. Thank you very much!" "I love it! Thank you so much, everyone! I never thought that you would remember my birthday. I even forgot that it was my birthday today. Thank you!"

His mother said, "With that, let the game begin!" as she stepped back from the table.

I was caught off guard when they informed us that they had arranged for us to participate in some fun outdoor activities. I just couldn't imagine that we would be able to have a moment like this with his parents. I couldn't believe it. We had a lot of fun laughing together this morning, and after only an hour of being with them, I already feel like I'm a part of the family even though we've only been together for that long.

At long last, we had reached the point when we simply could not continue playing. At this point of the picnic, it was time for the food, which many people consider to be the most exciting aspect. We had traveled from our own homes bearing delectable dishes that we had prepared at home. We unpacked everything and then equally distributed it amongst ourselves. After participating in so many activities, I found that I was more hungry than before. It's possible that the presence of my entire family enhanced the flavor of the food, but it's also possible that the reason why the food tasted better than normal was simply because I was starving when I ate it. Following the completion of our meal, we embarked on a boat excursion together as a group. I had never been on a boat before, so this experience was very exciting for me. At first, I was terrified, but after some time had passed, I was finally able to get past my anxiety and start enjoying the trip. After that, at about five o'clock in the afternoon, we got in our car and drove off.

The birthday celebration that I attended last year will always be a time that I will look back on with fondness because of the memories that were created there. The picnic not only provided an escape from the monotony of regular life but also made me joyful and gave me the opportunity to spend some quality time with my family. I really hope that in the future we will be able to organize such picnics. Every member of a strong and loving family benefits from the other members of the family's support and encouragement. Members of a family look out for one another in a selfless manner since they are members of the same family. Because they are there for one another during both the good times and the bad, they help to make a person's achievements and challenges seem more manageable. Having a picnic together with your family and friends is a wonderful way to keep in touch with each other and feel closer to one another. It was absolutely amazing of Ares to think of this kind of activities to do in order to commemorate my birthday. As a direct result of this, I was granted the opportunity to become better acquainted with his parents.

We were all in utterly disparate mental places at the time. In the midst of everyone cheering and singing the birthday song, we also had the tradition of cutting the cake and congratulating the celebrant. The cake that Aunty had brought in was presented exquisitely on a magnificent tray, and even the knife that was used to cut it had a bow tied around it. After carefully removing each of the 23 candles, I fervently wished for something and then sliced the cake. After that, he handed the first piece to me, and then he presented it to his mother and father. It was at this time that the presents were also handed out. Uncle was really busy clicking the shots, and the cake looked absolutely stunning with the floating candles, the fresh flowers, and the gentle music.

“Alright! Now is the moment to remove the gift from its packaging! " Auntie said.

When I opened all of their presents, I couldn't believe how many there were. I am at a loss for words right now because I do not know how to adequately explain how grateful I am to have received this sort of love from them.

"Is all of this for me? " I inquired as I glanced at them, and each and every one of them nodded their heads.

When my mother was still living with me, every single birthday present I received from my friends and family consisted of either a toy or some clothing. It was a significant turning point in my life when I turned thirteen since it marked the beginning of my journey from being a young girl to a teenager. On the occasion of my thirteenth birthday, I was presented with a present that would go on to have a profound impact on the rest of my life. I've been counting down the days until my thirteenth birthday ever since I turned twelve, because I just had a feeling that it was going to be one of those birthdays that I'll never forget. The majority of my buddies had already reached the age of thirteen when we last saw each other, and they all related to me how they had received quite impressive presents on their thirteenth birthdays. I couldn't help but feel giddy whenever I considered all of the amazing presents that could possibly be in my future thanks to my upcoming birthday. Was it going to be the brand-new sewing kit machine that I ordered? Or, was it going to be some kind of cutting-edge technology? After that, though, I was taken aback when I was presented with a gift that I had never, in the course of my entire life, desired to be presented with. My mother passed away prior to the celebration of my milestone birthday. On the eve of my thirteenth birthday, I had high hopes that it would be a fantastic day, but fate had other plans for me. She was taken away from me all of a sudden by God. What could possibly be more heartbreaking than losing your mother just before a big event? My decision to no longer celebrate my birthday was a direct result of this. On the other hand, Dad doesn't even bother. So I didn't bother with anything and just let the day go by.

Despite the fact that I was overjoyed with all that I had just at this moment been given, there was one particular thing that I found very interesting. This is a somewhat modest-sized package. It seems like a jewelry box. When I opened it, I saw that I had been correct all along; it was truly a jewelry box. It has a stunning ring inside of it, and the pendant is an emerald that is green in color.

I was dumbfounded and exclaimed, "What the heck is this? Is it for me? Are you kidding me?" I had not yet completely recovered from the shock.

"Since I didn't get the chance to buy you a ring when I married you, I hope you will joyfully take this ring, Kianna. This is from my mom, and it came from my grandmother, and now we wanted to offer it to you," he added. "This is from my mum, and it came from my grandmother."

"But... but why? Why?"

"Because you're unique, honey," her mom said. "I gave that ring to my son and told him that he will just give that ring to the woman that he truly loves and it was you. I hope you will take good care of that ring. I am now passing it to you. You deserved to be the new owner of our heirloom. You deserved to be the new owner of our ring."

As I sat there and listened to her mother, I became aware of how significant this ring is to both of them. Because it was passed down from their ancestors, this holds a particularly meaningful significance for them.

"Thank you very much! I am so grateful for all you did for me today... This is the nicest birthday that I have ever had in my life. I never thought you will welcome me to the family this warmly. Thank you..."

I was helpless to prevent myself from crying, and I finally gave up. The warm tears are running down my cheeks, and I can feel them dripping.

"Alright! Let's put an end to this drama. Today must be a joyous day. I'm sorry for crying to everyone..."

Ares' mother comforted me as she wrapped her warm arms around me and said, "Aww, it's fine, sweety... your sentiments are real. It's okay to cry."