speci

x of excitement and annoyance as my parents teased

ift for you. So be it. I am not going to show you what I

r already what we have for her." Mom supp

Lyn?" Dad winked at Mom

ckyard. Without removing the blindfold, Dad handed me som

front of me was a beautiful black Audi R8, my all-time favorite car. I had always

gleaming before me, with 'Iris' written in bold on the number

" Dad asked, his eyes f

forward and engulfed Dad in a tight hug, f

est! I love you," I chimed, my voice filled with grat

plied, his voice filled with affecti

o suggested the idea to get this as a birthday gift,

getting you," Dad reassured he

ith my own money. You guys have spoiled me way too much

our only daughter?" They said it in unison

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d. Yet, paradoxically, these are also the moments I cherish the most. My parents left behind everything

ave me with was their presence, the one thing I long for the most. They did everything for me and taught me everyth

wly. However, they both departed simultaneously, leaving me entirely on my own. I didn't realize how long

dged face, I step into my car and begin my journey to work. After

deter me from achieving that. There's no way I will stop.

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ted Stacey standing at the entrance

ing gaze at the car that I rarely had the chance to drive as a journalist. Despite the atten

nytime. I wouldn't mind," I respon

bicycle to save my life," she chuckled,

, her tone conveying a sense of urgency. With that, I made my way inside the office, curious about what this gr

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