EMBED - French example page - Laura Sanchez - Flipbook - Page 51
Sanchez/ Princess Maria and the Adventures of Elena /Page
50
Fabiola confidently took the cake out of the box, admiring the sky-blue letters and said warmly,
“To our dear friend, Alma, Happy 59th Birthday” and placed it on the kitchen table.
Ignoring Esperanza’s callous remark, Estella turns to Alma and asks, “How old did Dr. Julio say
she is – your puppy? I mean.”
“Less than a year,” said Elena.
“She could come and play with my three dogs,” said Estella, going over the cabinet, “Is this
Valentina’s gown?”
Estella takes out two delicate purple candles and places them on top of the cake.
“I’ll light them,” declares Esperanza, getting the candle lighter from the kitchen drawer.
Elena plants a kiss on Alma, hugging her – in appreciation for all she has done.
“We love you Alma,” started Fabiola, so thankful to have a friend like Alma in her life.
Ramona starts, “Happy Birthday to you, Alma, we love you, you represent the best of us, you are
a friend to us, a hero to us and we are better off knowing you.”
“Make a wish,” commanded Alberto.
“Your heart’s desire….” added Ramona
“A dream that we never forget,” proclaimed Estella
“A note to your soul,” concluded Fabiola
“Your vision for the future,” says Esperanza.
Alma, without hesitation, makes a wish, a dream for her soul. She looks around at her family and
friends and looks up toward heaven.
Elena took her mom’s phone to make a selfie of Alma 59th birthday, huddling in with Alma,
Alberto, Ramona, Estella, Esperanza and Fabiola.
Click. Click.