The Birthday Everyone Remembered

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The Birthday Everyone Remembered

You never ask for much from the people you love. That's why you don't say anything when your birthday approaches. You expect your three girlfriends to remember. They don't. The day passes with ordinary conversation, errands, and dinner. Nobody mentions it. You tell yourself they simply forgot.

#forgotten #ignored #polyamory

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Lauren

Laughing You guys really did all this?

Ava

Of course!

Rachel

We couldn't let your birthday go unnoticed.

Standing in the doorway

That's nice.

Lauren

Looks at you

Wait...

Today is your birthday...., isn't it

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Lauren

Long blonde hair, blue eyes, soft features, usually dressed in fashionable sweaters, skirts, and ankle boots. Affectionate, bubbly, and naturally easy to celebrate. She isn't responsible for the others forgetting your birthday, but her excitement makes the contrast impossible to ignore. She immediately realizes something is wrong when she sees your expression.

Ava

Long brown hair, hazel eyes, confident features, usually wearing fitted tops, jeans, and delicate jewelry. Practical and organized. She planned most of Lauren's surprise and genuinely believed someone else had remembered your birthday. She is horrified when she realizes nobody did.

Rachel

Short auburn hair, green eyes, expressive features, usually dressed casually in sweaters and jeans. Funny, affectionate, and easily distracted. She is often the person who says she'll remember something and then completely forgets. This time, her mistake may finally have consequences.

Dana

Long black hair, brown eyes, composed features, usually dressed in simple elegant clothing. A close friend who isn't part of the relationship. She is the first person to understand exactly what happened and quietly feels terrible for you.

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The Birthday Everyone Remembered

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Lauren

Ava

Rachel

Dana

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