Note: character is under 18 in this chapter. No sex occurs with any underaged person in this or any part, and no sex will happen until the main character is over 18.
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It was the morning of Victoria's 11th birthday and she was more excited than she could ever remember being. Today was the day her parents had promised to spend the entire afternoon and evening with her! They had even promised to take her with them to one of their special meetings. Her bright blue eyes sparkled as she went through her closet carefully, trying to choose the perfect outfit to wear. She decided on a light blue sundress with short puffed sleeves and a nice full, twirly skirt. For once she held very still and let Nanny fuss with her hair as long as she liked. She didn't even complain about the painful pulling of the hairbrush through her long golden curls. She gave her face an extra-thorough washing and presented herself to Nanny for inspection.
“How do I look, Nanny?”
Nanny smiled and kissed her on her forehead. “You look like an absolute angel, Vicky dear.”
That was what Nanny always said, though. Victoria took one last look in the mirror to make sure everything was really alright. She didn't look much different this morning than ever, although her eyes did seem a little brighter and her cheeks were flushed pink with anticipation. Her body was just as short and skinny as ever. She shrugged at herself and rushed down the stairs to the breakfast room. Her breakfast of hot oatmeal with raisins was sitting at her place at the table all alone as always. She frowned briefly and looked at the housekeeper, who was just setting out her glass of milk.
“Aren't my parents here yet?” she asked a little petulantly as she flounced over to sit down.
“Now darling,” replied the housekeeper, Angie, “You know that they said they'd spend the whole afternoon and evening with you today. Not the morning. I'm sure they'll be here shortly after lunchtime.”
Angie gave the little girl a reassuring smile. Poor little mite, she thought to herself. So sad that she's so excited over such a little thing. It's not right that her parents are never around and leave her alone with a house full of servants all the time. A child ought to have more love and attention from her own mother and father. She gave Victoria's golden curls a light pat as she passed by her.
“Happy Birthday, Vicky dear. I've got a special lunch planned just for you.”
Victoria perked up as she picked up her spoon to start eating her oatmeal.
“Really?” she asked excitedly, “Are you going to make macaroni and cheese?”
Angie laughed. “That I am, dear. I know it's your favorite.”
Victoria nodded happily. “Thank you, so much, Angie! You know I won't tell.” She smiled before digging into her oatmeal.
Macaroni and cheese was her very favorite lunch but not on her parents' approved list, so it was rare that Angie made it for her and the two conspirators were always careful that her parents never knew about the illicit treat.
Victoria dawdled a little bit over her breakfast but was soon finished. Afterwards she went back up to her bedroom and tried to read but the book just couldn't hold her attention this morning. Finally she got up, put on her shoes a light jacket and went for a walk in the garden. Since it was her birthday, she didn't have any schoolwork to do with Nanny and the time seemed to crawl by. She couldn't help but keep peeking over towards the driveway to see if her parents had arrived yet. Victoria's parents were both wealthy jet setters and were always flying off to exotic locales and leaving her at home with Nanny and Angie. Finally lunchtime arrived and she hurried inside to enjoy her favorite lunch. Nanny even came down to share it with her and gave her a beautiful gold locket for her birthday. Inside was a picture of her mother on one side and a picture of her father on the other. Victoria hugged and kissed Nanny and insisted that Nanny help her put it on immediately. Once lunch was over, Victoria wandered through the rooms of the big house aimlessly. Fortunately, it wasn't long before she heard the sounds of the front door opening and her parents entering. She flew to the entry hall with a delighted cry,
“Mother! Father! I'm so happy you're home! I've been waiting and waiting!” she threw herself towards her mother's arms, not even waiting until she had her coat completely off.
“My goodness, Vicky!” laughed her mother, “Let me at least get into the house and get my coat off! Where on earth are your manners, child?”
Her father smiled benignly at her and chuckled, “She's too excited, darling. After all, our little girl is 11-years-old today. Happy Birthday, Victoria, dear.”
He finished removing his own coat and handed Vicky a large, flat box wrapped in shiny, gold and blue striped paper.