Evie s Day
A Village story Evie awoke from a sound sleep to kisses. She opened her eyes to see her mother's smiling face. Mother caressed her cheek and pushed back a lock of hair. "Happy Birthday, honey," she whispered, "today is your big day! My little girl is twelve years old, already, I can hardly believe it!" "Oh thank you mummy, I can hardly wait 'til the party. I couldn't get to sleep last night I was so excited." Evie said still in a sleepy haze. Mother slid the covers down over her...