Chapter 159

Abby was already awake and bouncing around her room. Her gorgeous pink princess dress hung on the closet door and Abby didn’t seem to be able to stop touching the layers of soft tulle that hung from a sequined bodice. The dress was a delicate pale pink with a bright pink bow and Abby had told Becky that it was the prettiest thing she’d ever seen. “Happy birthday Fairy Floss,” Becky said and Abby squealed, rushing over to her and throwing herself into Becky’s arms. “I’m so excited,” she said. “There’s butterflies in my stomach.” Becky laughed and held the little girl tightly. “Do you want your first present for the day?” she asked. Abby jumped away from her and bounced up and down clapping her hands. “Yes please,” she said. Becky pulled the pink gift bag from behind her back and handed it to Abby. She peered inside and ripped the pink tissue paper out to get to the present underneath. Her little hand reached in and pulled out a pair of pink ballet slippers, real ones with ribbons. Abby