The Wrong Name on the Birthday Cake

Maya looks at the cake. It is big and white. It has pink flowers. But there is a problem. The cake says: Happy Birthday, Marco. Her father's name is Carlos. The party starts in ten minutes. Maya calls the bakery. 'I am sorry,' the woman says. 'We cannot help now.'

Maya sees a tube of white icing. She has an idea. She is very careful. She covers the letter M with a new flower. She writes the name Carlos. The letters are a little messy, but the name is right. Her mother walks in. She looks at the cake and laughs. 'The flowers are nice,' she says. At 5:00, Carlos sees the cake. He smiles. 'It is beautiful!' he says. Maya is happy. Her father does not see the mistake. The surprise is perfect.