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Asahd's POV:

That afternoon, Saïda taught me more about the Royal history as planned. Though I didn't show it so she wouldn't bother, I still felt bad for not knowing it was her birthday.

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Soon it was evening and Djafar asked us to freshen up and prepare to all go out and celebrate Saïda's birthday. She used the shower first and then I followed. Djafar after me.

I got all neat before everyone else and went to sit in the living room, to wait for her. I didn't wait for long because after five minutes or so, I heard her door open and I stood immediately.

Saïda stepped...