Surprise birthday party

SEVERAL MONTHS LATER

{Juliana's POV}

   Sara was my best friend. She was originally living in France and had moved to Newcastle to start a new life and forget about her previous life in France. She would be staying in my house for a while till she would have enough money to rent her apartment because her mom just passed away. Sara is not in any way from France but just grew up there!.

Sara was very slender and tall. She had an oval head with a pink set of lips. Her hair was incredibly long and lustrous.

We made some french fries, roasted potatoes, boiled potatoes, and mashed potatoes because Sara loved potatoes so much.

    The next day, we went to do some outdoor games such as archery, rock climbing, canoeing, and abseiling. It was a lot of fun. We also did the hula hoop but the ring kept falling.

We slept extremely late and awoke very late the next morning. Breakfast was already prepared by my mom very early in the morning so now it's already cold. This means, I had to put it in the oven which wasted a lot of our time, plus it took us extra time to finish eating breakfast. When we were done eating I drove us down to school. Sara went to the principal's office to register as a new student.

   Throughout the class, I couldn't stop stealing a glance at Eric. Sometimes our eyes locked and I would just look away blushing. I could not concentrate in class. After school hours, we went home. I sat on the sofa while Sara made some hot tea. When she was done she served it on the table.

"Do you like him?." She asked with a smile.

I knew who she was talking about so I did not deny it. "Yes, I do...I hope he feels the same way because we barely talk. I just love his dreamy eyes, gush it's so blue. The problem is that I'm afraid to tell him how I feel."

I recalled how I bumped into Eric at school. His eyes were so blue. I couldn't help but smile.

Sara didn't say anything, instead, she brought out a chocolate chip cookie since I have this habit of chocolatey, I easily smelt the cookies when she brought them out. I grabbed it and stuffed my face with it. We both giggled.

  "I want you to meet someone at the cafe," I said after swallowing the cookie. I said this because I know that Sara had lost an important person in her life so she needs someone to keep her company.

"Who?." Sara asked with curiosity boldly written on her face.

"A friend of mine named Jack. He is single and in need of a female companion. I have known him all my life. He is a chain smoker and an alcohol addict. He works at the cafe. I hope you like him?."

"Why do you want me to date that kind of a guy?. He is a bad influence." She said with disgust.

"He might be a bad influence but he is a serious guy. You can alter his behavior."

"I can be his friend and nothing more."

"That's the spirit."

      The next day, was a weekend. We got dressed ready to hit the road. I wore a boot and a tight crimson gown. Sara wore stilettoes and a tight slivery gray colored gown to match the color of her eyes. We both dressed to kill and it got people's attention. We sat at the bus shelter waiting for a bus then we took a bus that drove us to the cafe. We met Jack at the cafe and in fact with a cigarette in his mouth. He was tall and really cute. He did a Mohican hairdo on his head and was wearing earrings on both ears. I hugged him but was repulsed by the smell of cigarettes on him. I immediately felt guilty for bringing Sara to meet Jack.

"Sara meet Jack. Jack this is my friend Sara." I said helplessly knowing it was too late to back out now. They shook each other for a long time until I separated their hands. It was quite interesting to see them play love birds on their first day of meeting.

  We found a peaceful place to seat. Jack placed an order for some food, which were hamburgers, hotdogs, and a toasted sandwich with three glasses of cola. I was not blind and I could see the way they were flirting. It was a fascinating day for Sara and I was happy to see her smile after what she went through. At the end of the day, Jack drove us home.

  I had dinner, but Sara added sleeping pills to my food. As a result of this, I woke up quite late the next morning.

I went to the living room but the electricity was cut off and the curtains were shut. All of a sudden the lights were on and everybody shouted."HAPPY BIRTHDAY. SURPRISE!." I was shocked but happy.

I thought everybody had already forgotten my special day but I was wrong.

The living room had been decorated and there was a beautiful cake on the table with drinks, junk, and different types of food. Lucy, Rick, Dad, Mom, Sara, Jack, Eric, and the last person on my mind who was aunt Nancy were present. I rushed to have my bath and got dressed. I was dressed in a pink cotton blouse, a silk hat, and a pair of blue jeans. The surprise party was fun and I received loads of gifts.

  Eric was discussing with me until my aunt came. Then he stood up to excuse us, while Aunt Nancy took her seat. Aunt Nancy is my mother's sister.

"Can we talk?." She grinned. "How is your father's health?." She asked resting her hand on my shoulder.

"He is fine. Thanks for the concern. Just so we are clear, I don't like you. So leave me alone and stop wasting your time. I...I...I don't want to see you again." Tears weld up in my eyes, which I quickly dabbed with my handkerchief. "How could you and your husband hurt our family?." I don't like Aunt Nancy at all, in fact I hate her so much and I'll never forgive her in this world or the next.

"I'm so sorry and I wanna make amends for my past mistakes."

"I...I hate you." I left her furiously then walked the stairs and entered my room. I saw Eric pacing back and forth in my room.

"What are you doing in my room?." I asked with a stern tone.

"I am... l... looking for the bathroom."

"The bathroom is downstairs."

As he got to the door. He turned and walked up to me.

"Will you be my girlfriend?." He asked nervously.

"Yes...yes." I jumped up in joy and then pulled him close for a kiss. It was my first kiss, gush it was breathtakingly romantic.

Although, I've always wanted a boy to ask me out in a romantic way but this was perfect and I'll say 'yes' a million times if I have to.

He stayed in my room and we talked, chat, and cracked jocks till I slept off in his arm feeling so safe. I got to know him better and vice versa.