Reborn ghost seeing lady is pampered by her ex husband - Chapter 260

Chapter 260: Happy first birthday Pheebs__2

The closer they got to the Mayfair manor, the more anxious Phoebe found herself becoming. She was nervous about what her family had planned. Was it going to be one of those big glamorous parties like they used to hold for Ruth?

Would it be a small family affair like she requested? What if she failed to smile or cry? What if she was so nervous that she puked?

“You are going to hyperventilate, breathe Phoebe, breathe.” The Saxon spirit encouraged.

But how could she breathe easily when she felt as if she wanted to just turn around and run for the hills? She would rather have faced malicious ghosts than have a birthday party.

Grandma Mayfair sensed Phoebe’s unease and she squeezed her hand gently, giving her an assuring smile. All Phoebe saw was sharp evil clown teeth ready to gobble her up.

“Oooh,,this is is so not good.” she mumbled.

The rate at which she was panicking, Phoebe was sure that she would faint before the party even started.

There was no escape, soon the car stopped and she was forced out of the car by her grandmother. Phoebe clutched onto old lady Mayfair’s arm for her dear life. Every step she took was hard, like she was fighting gravity.

“Don’t worry dear.” grandma Mayfair said.

“Hihihi….” Phoebe laughed.

Neither she nor her grandmother made sense of the weird laughter. Upon arrival in the house, they went to the gardens and Phoebe was greeted by warm smiles of her closest friends and family.

“Surprise!!” They shouted in unison.

Some people like her mother were teary while others were cheering and clapping. Andre was the exception for he was blowing a whistle continuously. Phoebe was frozen for a while and she just looked around with her eyes.

The Mayfair gardens had been transformed into a whimsical childish wonderland with bouncing castles, trampolines, toys, balloon shaped animals and all sorts of childish stuff placed everywhere. The balloon shaped like animals were in shades of pink and white and they floated in delicate clusters.

On a very large screen, pictures of Phoebe from infancy to her current age were scrolling by.

A ‘Happy first birthday banner’ in Golden script that hung between two poles spanning across a great distance caused Phoebe to burst into tears.

Indeed she had lived through so many birthdays but this was the first time really celebrating one. Her parents had not given her just any birthday, they had given her the birthday she longed for as a child, erasing bad memories and creating new ones. She felt so loved and wanted, the tears she had thought she would fake were more than real, flowing down endlessly.

Her parents rushed to embrace and console her, their faces wet from their own tears.

“Ma, Pa….” Phoebe croaked emotionally.

“It’s okay sweetheart, cry all you want.” Edward told her.

They embraced for at least two minutes, crying and sharing assuring and consoling words. It was a moment which touched everyone and was recorded by Evelyn. Later that night, it would resurrect the almost dead cuckoo scandal among the founding families.

After the emotional part was over, Jennie rushed Phoebe inside the house. She took her straight to the bedroom where a white and pink princess dress lay on the bed, waiting to be worn.

Grown Phoebe would have preferred not to wear it but the child in her was giddy, she could finally pretend to be a princess. After wearing it, Phoebe stared at herself in the mirror and admired herself.

It was ridiculous but cute and held a lot of meaning being that it was her first princess dress. She vowed to treasure the dress forever.

Jennie did her make-up and hair personally, rendering the make-up artists hired by Andre useless.

“Here.” Jennie handed her a magic wand. “Tonight, you can make as many wishes as you want. They will all come true, just make sure you share them with mommy.” There was a lot of certainty in her voice.

After placing a pink gem studded crown on her head, they rejoined the guests and the princess was shown off. Her brothers loyally stuck to her side, waiting on her hand and foot.

Phoebe was distracted however because David was not there. A part of her was feeling let down, she had great expressions from him. When she finally saw him, her heart lightened but she did not want to appear overly eager, like she had missed him greatly.

“You finally show your face, hmph.” Phoebe pretended to be angry at David when he finally walked up to her.

He raised his hands in self defense.

“Please blame your mother who told us all to act like we forgot about your birthday and my grandmother that could not decide what to wear.”

With narrowed eyes, Phoebe stared at him. “And since when did you start listening and obeying my mother?”

“She is my mother-in-law, whatever she says is law. The word law is right there in the title Pheebs.” David responded.

A mocking short laugh came from her lips. “I hope that you do not expect me to do the same for yours.”

[She and Ursula the witch have a lot in common]

David chuckled. “I understand you one thousand percent.” David pulled out a medium sized envelope from his jacket and handed it to her.

“What’s this?” Phoebe’s quizzical eyes shifted from him to the envelope that was now in her hands.

David jutted his chin at it. “That’s your birthday gift which I prepared carefully and I am not taking no for an answer.”

Phoebe opened it and read the contents of the papers inside. Her brows lifted high up in shock. “My God David why would you? You cannot give me half of your company! I cannot accept this.” She placed the documents back inside the envelope.

A short sigh came from David, he knew Phoebe would reject the shares that he had given her but he was not taking no for an answer.

“Why do you think I named it DP holdings?”

Phoebe’s confused eyes suddenly flew open. “Wait…. David and Phoebe?” She asked uncertainly.

“Of course! You know Pheebs I was reborn to be your helper and protector. I plan to empower you to face your enemies both mortal and immortal even if I lose my life while doing it. I regret the past a lot and this is my way for paying for being stupid and careless in the past. Please allow me to make up for my regrets and pay for my shortcomings..” His voice was laced with deep regret, never before had Phoebe seen such pain and sorrow in his eyes before except when they talked about their children.

She raised a hand to wipe away a tear that came from his right eye. “David what happened to you after i was gone?”

Her question caused his face to harden, she could see veins pulsing in his neck. “Whatever it was, it’s not happening in this life, we have already changed things.”

David’s thoughts run to Ruth, she was mad now and couldn’t hurt them. None of the people he had tortured knew who she was in cohorts with not even Ophelia. Still, as long as he prepared for all dangers, they would be safe, all of them. This life had to be different from the past.

“Come with me.” Phoebe pulled him to the trampoline and pushed him down.

He laughed and got up, both of them started jumping around and laughing carelessly. All the adults were playing one kiddish game or the other. Andre had practically become king of the bouncing castle. He had even changed into a prince outfit to Phoebe’s princes.

From the trampoline, they zip lined, run a two legged race, engaged in a bubble wrap race, burst balloons and played a paper boat race.

“Cake time.” Jenny announced.

Phoebe’s eyes were drawn to the towering cake, decorated with intricate patterns and edible glitter. It smelled like strawberries, she had eaten enough strawberry cakes but she did not care, she was still excited for more.

She moved over blew the candles and cut it amidst cheers.

“Attention everyone.” Edward gently tapped his glass with a spoon. “My dearest daughter, we hope that going forward life will be kind and fair to you. That aside, your mother and I have decided to give you shares in the Mayfair corporation, making you a true Mayfair heiress.”

Phoebe shifted and hugged her parents.

“Thank you father and mother.” She kissed their cheeks.

Her brothers swept in for their own hugs and kisses which were cut short by an uninvited guest.

“Excuse me Miss Phoebe.” Oman’s loud voice cut through the happy chatter. “Mr. Cornwell a lawyer from T&C is here to see you.” Everyone traded curious gazes including Phoebe who was not expecting any lawyers.