By daily 
Ella woke up to the soft glow of morning sunlight streaming through her bedroom window. She stretched, a smile creeping across her face as she remembered: today was her birthday. However, as the minutes turned into hours, the excitement faded into a quiet sadness. Despite her hopes, no calls or messages had come through.
She spent the morning trying to distract herself, baking her favorite cake—chocolate with strawberry frosting. But even the sweet aroma couldn’t lift her spirits. After icing the cake, she set it on the kitchen counter, staring at it with a mix of pride and disappointment.
“Maybe they’re just busy,” she whispered to herself, trying to convince her heart. But deep down, she felt forgotten.
After a few more hours of silence, Ella decided to take a walk in the nearby park. Fresh air might clear her mind. As she strolled along the winding path, she watched families play, couples laugh, and children chase each other. Their joy felt like a stark contrast to her loneliness.