“What is going on here?” I asked all of them who were seated.

“Sit down, have you forgotten what today is?” Amelia asked. I was confused because I couldn’t recall what it was.

“What is it?” I asked Amelia curiously so that she could tell me by herself what the day is about.

“Oh, mom, I can’t believe you wasted so many years training someone that cannot even remember your birthday.” I opened my eyes wider than normal, though I didn’t make it obvious that I was shocked, I wanted to give them the impression that I didn’t care about what the day is about, just to show them that...