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pple of my eye and I love you so and I want to know that I'll always be right here, and I love to sing sweet songs for you because you

bove the cupcakes. She stepped back, arms on both sides of her waist as she sta

untidied on the sink, but the girl only smiled; lips sealed together while she rubbed her neck. A kid in a kitchen, play

. The oven timer rang and she marched her way towards it, wore her oven mitts and took out the freshl

is kid runs a cake shop she

n but it is undeniable that her cakes are both attractive and delicious... Due to the demand, she now has resellers and

in ten pink boxes, everything Hello Kitty as what the client has requested. After closing the lids, she placed the popular unicorn l

her eyes to water. She wiped her cheeks and corner of her eyes using the back of her

ght as well take a long nap after cleaning the

resting places. She wiped the countertops, removed the flour, wiped her sweat with a clean towel of hers, and went

led as he tilted his head up to r

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nted as sunlight hit his face. When he looked straight, he saw hi

termined to be free because he knew, without a doubt, that the real murderer is still out here, fostering evil. Sure, he wasn't the

are ruling the w

ame a hitman working for politicians, killing high ranking government officials. Through this, he was able to enter and ex

nched as he sta

y put into action the plan he had

re than what the innocent had. 'In a world where justice is a marionette of money,' h

to finally clear his name and prove himself innocent. Being out here still is an uncertain freedom since his politician acquaintances only managed to alleviate the verdict that instead of

ail slapped him on another truth; he's not getting any younger. And today, other than his release date, also happens to be the day of his birth. The sa

ou bought one already? The kid wants you

ding his phone

ch, Kendrick," Aleja speaks and drops t

first place he would visit the day of his relea

ered the shop and was greeted with everyt

r's birthday," he whispered, slowly shaking his

He took the chance to grab the free cookies placed by the counter. "Not bad. Not so sweet, not too p

n the pastry display cases. Every delicacy looked appetizing. A sma

ousand, I just hope it

a messy bun and a bandana headband walked around. He noticed white sp

oes she bathe with t

r hum and sing a fam

ake gumdrop soogums boogums you're the apple of my eye and I love you so and I want to know th

and watched the girl bake and sing. Aleja took several bites on the cookie from the free cookie basket as

is heart softened at the sight. He felt like he was apart from the world when he was behind bars, he lost his freedom, he felt caged; witnessing someone do what she loves and dance like no one'

l knew meeting this gir

sprinkles on the cupcakes icing. One-by-one, she place

ing at her. Before she could even move, her eyes were immediately captivated by his manly smile. 'The most beautiful s

the tray on the table and wiped her h

nd speaks like a little kid. She did not even bother to remove the flou

u?" Aimee said upon ar

nd tried to bring bac

," he said, stopping himself to g

time she talks to customers, her mom always reminded her to do so. She knows smiling

me in prison made him forget how to talk to ladies,

thday giveaway. To her, if it's her birthday, it's everyone's birthday as well. She wen

order-" Aleja i

erful birthday and I hope the cupcake will make you smile!" Aimee wished, both index

wasn't sure of what to respond. He hates his birthday

always reminded her of her mom, t

ing, he exited the shop only to see her still smiling. The girl

his head with a smile before making his way