Friday, 2 February 2024

Orko's Birthday

“What a perfect day for my birthday,” Orko said proudly to himself as he floated all the way to the kitchen table carrying a beautiful chocolate cake with pink icing. It was nearly 12 O’Clock, and Orko couldn’t wait for his friends to come and wish him a happy birthday. He carefully placed his cake on the table and sat down to wait for a knock at the door. He waited…and waited…and waited. Unfortunately, nobody came. Orko felt his tummy rumble. To a Trollan, a tummy rumbling sounds like a lion roaring. “Oh, well, maybe they must be attending another party,” he said to himself, as he took a chunk of chocolate cake and ate it all up. At 2 O’Clock, nobody came still. Orko relaxed on the chair in the silence of the room and said, “Maybe they’ve gone off to the beauty parlour, or Cheesy Unicorn, or somewhere.” He took the cherry from the top of the cake and swallowed it down. Then he took two chunks of cake and ate them as well. Icing got all over his cloak, but he didn’t mind. At 5 O’Clock, Orko became really sad. Not only had he eaten the entire cake, but none of his friends could come to his party like he told them to. Then he heard his sister Furaha calling. “Orko! Orko! Orko!” she cried, “I just got a letter from Tommy Oliver, he says he knows why everyone can’t come to your party this year!” Orko opened the bright red envelope and began to read Tommy’s letter:


Dear Orko,

I’m sorry your friends couldn’t make it to the party today. They were busy with other stuff. In the meantime, why don’t you celebrate at home with your sister? Family are the friends you would celebrate your birthday with.

Love,

Tommy Oliver.


“So it may seem like a perfect day after all.” laughed Orko. But then, he remembered he had eaten all the cake. “Don’t worry,” said Furaha, “I’ve got something extra special.” She and Orko ran to the cupboard. Orko helped Furaha to open it, and his yellow eyes sparkled! There on a tray were about 11 rainbow coloured cupcakes that Ua baked. “I just thought we could share it together,” said Furaha innocently. “What are we waiting for? Let the party begin!” cheered Orko.


Furaha and Orko spent the rest of the evening talking about birthday related stuff and eating rainbow cupcakes together. It really was a perfect day for Orko’s birthday.


THE END.

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