It was only after returning home did she know that today is her birthday.
"Happy birthday sis!"
"Happy birthday baby!"
"Happy birthday cutie!"
Bankim, Mrs. Das and Mr. Das all gave their birthday wishes, followed by grandma and grandpa Das;
"Happy Birthday dear!"
"..oh"
It slowly dawned on Beeti that today is her second birthday.
"Aaaa.."
"Thank you so much everyone." replied the little doll in her milky voice, melting everyone's heart.
"Let's cut the cake already! I'm waiting... I mean everyone is waiting." Bankim said, his eyes fixed on the semolina cake, while he rubbed his hands together in excitement.
Everyone can see he really wanted to eat the cake, only restraining himself because it was his sister's birthday cake.
"Blatak..."
"Ouch..."
"We can see your little trick brat."
Bankim rubbed his head, where he was hit by his father, and put on a aggrieved look.
And everyone was amused by watching the father- son due.
After the small and cozy birthday celebration, everyone took nap and it was a rare day off for everyone.
As Beeti lay on the bed with her parents, one at each side, she ponders what to do for her future, as one thing she understood very well is that time waits for no one. Nobody can say what will happen next, so it's better to be prepared. She doesn't want to feel the same discomfort of not knowing what to do in life like her previous life.
Now that she has a second chance, she wants to plan her future well, and also how to improve their financial status. As, for better education finance plays important role.
All these thinking was tiring and Beeti didn't fight her sleepiness as her body now needs good sleep to develop.
***Somewhere***
A teenage girl was sitting by lakeside, her legs playfully splashing the water. A young adult man, was watching the girl with a stern face yet soft eyes and tenderness.
Just then, as if the girl sensed something, she turned her head towards where the young adult was standing beside a cherry blossom tree. The tree was full of blooming blossoms and the young man in blue hanbok had his long black hair let loss.
He was breathtaking, just as the girl was looking the young man gave her a soft smile and before she could react...
everything suddenly changed, the view shifted to a blazing flame of fire and screams of agony, despair, rage and heartache.
Suddenly opening eyes, a boy of eight year or so sat up panting with tears in his eyes, he looked confused. His heart aching as if a very important something is forgotten. And that face, every time he saw that girl's face, he feels emotions he can't even know, these feelings are too much for a little boy like him.
*Back to Duga village***
After waking up from afternoon nap, everyone gathered together for a rare family reunion and then all went to prepare dinner.
Beeti finally decided on her future path after considering her current situation.
Dinner was a hearty meal, after washing the dishes and making bed, everyone went to sleep, life during these times, specially in village areas, there weren't much entertainment and on top of that their family was poor, so they went to bed early.
That night Beeti had a strange dream but she didn't pay much attention, though feeling uncomfortable not knowing this is just the bragging.