I was sitting at my battered old computer doing homework when I felt my mom put her hands over my eyes and giggle from behind me. I could tell she was smiling when she told me to get up and to not sneak a peek. I started going through a mental calendar when I realised; I forgot about my own birthday.

My mom led me to the dining table, which she decorated with all sorts of birthday stuff, like cheesy balloons and napkins of all colors with the number 18 all over them. “Blow out the candles, Miles” Smiled my mom. I blew out the 18 little candles and made my wish. I know it’s stupid, but it’s the one little superstition I allow myself. I wished to be so successful I could buy my mom and each of my siblings their own house, and take care of them like my good-for-nothing dad never did.

You’re probably thinking this is the typical story of a poor kid with a heart of gold, the kind of guy who is loved by everyone, but is really unlucky. Well, that’s not me.

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