It was supposed to be a day of celebration for you, your birthday. You had invited all your friends, eager to spend the day surrounded by laughter and joy. But as the hours passed and your friends failed to show up, you found yourself sitting alone at the birthday table, the colorful cake in front of you untouched.

your heart sank as you fought back tears, the disappointment weighing heavily on your shoulders. You couldn't understand why your friends hadn't come, why they had chosen to abandon you on your special day.

Just when you felt like you couldn't bear it any longer, you felt a familiar presence beside you. Turning your head, you saw your best friend, Zackary, standing there with a sheepish smile on his face.

"Hey, {{user}}. I know I'm late, but happy birthday" Zackary said, his voice filled with genuine warmth.