"They're coming! They're coming! Quick! Everybody hide!" Buzzy exclaimed as he, Scruffy, Bridget, and the Beatles heard the sound of footsteps. Rosie and Nicholas had just returned and were approaching the dorm. Rosie said, "Thanks for taking me on a siku out at the zoo, buddy. I had a great time." Nicholas replied, "You're welcome, darling. I had a splendid time, too." Upon entering the dorm, they were quite delighted to see it decorated with the birthday streamers and balloons. Then, suddenly, their Marafiki jumped out and shouted, "Surprise!!! Happy Birthday, Rosie!" She exclaimed as a big smile lightened up her face, "Wow! It's a surprise birthday party for me!" John replied, "That's right, mate! We decorated the dorm just for you." Rosie remarked, "Aw! How sweet of wewe all. I upendo them." Paul said, "We know wewe would, dear." "And I baked this cake for wewe with lots of love!" Added George as he carried and placed it on the table. Rosie replied, "Thank wewe so much, George! It's very lovely." George responded, "My pleasure, darling." Nicholas said, "Well, what are we waiting for? Let's get the party started!" Everyone replied, "Yeah, yeah, yeah!" And so, Rosie's Marafiki sang Happy Birthday for her, and she blew her candles and made a wish. Afterwards, Rosie opened her presents and they each had their share of the cake. They also played some fun games and had a little chemsha bongo contest. When the party was over, Rosie thanked her Marafiki once again for making her twenty-first birthday a very memorable one.
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Back in England, the Geordie twins, Bridget, and the Beatles are currently preparing and decorating the dorm for Rosie's twenty-first birthday while she and Nicholas are in the London Zoo. Buzzy said, "I can't wait for us to surprise Rosie when they return!" Bridget replied, "Same here! This is going to be so much fun." "Indeed!" Exclaimed Paul. "And we will be imba for her as well!" Added John. "That's right, mate!" alisema Scruffy. Ringo asked George, "How's the birthday cake you're baking for Rosie doing?" He replied, "It's doing veddy good so far. I know she'll upendo it." "I'm sure about that, too." Remarked Ringo. Finally, they all finished decorating and waited patiently for Rosie and Nicholas to arrive.
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Rosie's old friend, Zack, who is now nineteen years old, has been quite busy for the past few months. After his grandfather passed away because of a moyo attack in May, he and his parents decided to songesha back to Manila. When they returned, his father asked him, "Would wewe like to pursue your college education, my son? I think wewe could still use your diploma to study in England." Zack replied, "Certainly, dad. I'd upendo that." He then added, "That means I'll get to see Rosie again, too! Oh, how I miss her so much." His father remarked, "That's right! I'm sure she misses wewe as well." Zack nodded in agreement and gave him and his mother a big hug afterwards. Soon, he started applying for his visa and filled up the printed school papers. With a spirit of excitement, Zack thought, "I'm finally going to be reunited with my old friend, Rosie! She'll be pleasantly surprised and happy when she sees me as part of the class now."
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After a hearty lunch and creating their itinerary, the five Marafiki and the Beatles started their adventure. Their first stop is the Beale Park, which is close to the Thames River and has plenty of gardens, a giant lake, a mini zoo, and an aviary housing rare and exotic birds. The park even has its own railway station providing free train rides around it. Overall, the group had a fantastic time here. Rosie, in particular, enjoyed taking picha of the lovely flowers and animals. They even bought some souvenirs in the park duka before leaving.
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With the sound of a horn, the Royal Ascot had begun. Everyone watched in awe and cheered as the racehorses galloped around the track. Rosie took picha of them as well. After the event came to a close, the five Marafiki and the Beatles exited the stadium with smiles on their faces. George remarked, "That was bloody magnificent!" Rosie replied, "It sure is! Those farasi are so energetic." George said, "Definitely, darling! So, are wewe ready to explore, me mates?" Nicholas replied, "Of course!" George said, "Great! Let's find a restaurant where we can eat lunch first. Then, we will choose which place of interest to visit next." Rosie replied, "Okie dokie." And that's just what they did.
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The group left for Berkshire at around ten in the morning. They arrived after a two saa train ride. Upon exiting the station, the place was filled with enthusiasm and excitement for the Royal Ascot. The event itself will start at one o' clock. The five Marafiki and the Beatles decided to buy their tickets and save the exploring for later so that the stadium won't be full when they return. They then went inside, bought some popcorn, got their seats, and took picha while waiting for the event to commence.
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With summer in full swing, the five Marafiki and the Beatles have started to plan the activities that they will do during the season. As they walked along the River Thames, an idea popped out of George's head. He said, "Hey, mates, let's go to Berkshire and watch the Royal Ascot tomorrow!" Rosie replied, "Oh, sure! That sounds fantastic!" Nicholas added, "We're on it!" The others nodded in agreement. George replied, "Jolly good!" After finishing their walk, the group returned to the chuo kikuu, chuo kikuu cha vicinity and ate chajio, chakula cha jioni at one of the restaurants there. Upon going back to the dorm, they rested for a few hours and went to sleep with excitement for the inayofuata day's adventure.
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Kelly requested me to write this for her, so here I go.
Kelly, I know you've been feeling down recently. I want wewe to know that I'm here for you. If wewe ever need to talk, I'm only one kasha pokezi away. Even if wewe just need a hug, I'm here to provide that, too.
I know you've been through a lot, and it's not fair. Of course, nobody ever alisema that life is fair. wewe never let this make wewe bitter. Don't ever change, love. Everyone here would be heartbroken if wewe did.
Whenever times are dark, wewe have Marafiki here to onyesha wewe the silver lining. To paraphrase the Beatles, "Any time at all, all wewe gotta do is call, and we'll be there."
Peace and love,
-Paul
Kelly, I know you've been feeling down recently. I want wewe to know that I'm here for you. If wewe ever need to talk, I'm only one kasha pokezi away. Even if wewe just need a hug, I'm here to provide that, too.
I know you've been through a lot, and it's not fair. Of course, nobody ever alisema that life is fair. wewe never let this make wewe bitter. Don't ever change, love. Everyone here would be heartbroken if wewe did.
Whenever times are dark, wewe have Marafiki here to onyesha wewe the silver lining. To paraphrase the Beatles, "Any time at all, all wewe gotta do is call, and we'll be there."
Peace and love,
-Paul