Watching this,Aurelia’s heart trembled,and her fingers tightened around her phone.For ten years,Santino had always spent his birthday with her,and it had become a habit to leave the very first slice for her.
Even after everything that had happened,even though she wasn’t there,Aurelia still held on to one last fragile hope.Would Santino think of her when he cut the first slice of cake?
She kept watching as the voices of the crowd rang out clearly through the video.
“Santino,give the prettiest slice to Astrid!”
“Yeah,yeah,you two are such a sweet couple,showing off even on your birthday.”
At those words,Santino’s hand with the plate paused.He looked up and caught Astrid’s shy expression.
“What are you waiting for,Santino?Hurry and give the cake to your girl!”
The teasing voices pulled Santino back from his thoughts.This time,he didn’t hesitate;he placed the first slice of cake firmly into Astrid’s hands.She accepted it,her face glowing with joy.
Everyone was happy,except Aurelia,who could only glimpse that joy through the phone screen.
Like a stray dog,she could never claim it,couldn’t even witness it openly,and could only hide in the dark,watching quietly from afar.