Chapter Thirteen~ Outdoor Surprise

It's been two weeks since I confessed to Alex and we both are taking things slow. I love spending time with him and now that he is back in the same city it is more easy. I feel like after a very long time things are moving on for the better. . . like there's nothing incomplete ANYMORE! Nothing is bothering me and there is this satisfaction I can't begin to explain.

Yes! That's exactly how I feel. Being with Alex "COMPLETES ME"- it's a very strange feeling I never thought would exist. Speaking from experience, I never thought there is such a feeling. That it's usually just affection, sincerity and love which keeps any relationship strong but now. . . This foreign feeling has touched me WAY TOO MUCH!

Although I told Alex how I feel, I don't really think I can tell him all these things too. Being vulnerable has already taught me quite a painful lesson 'A LITTLE AFRAID'. I don't EVER wanna get hurt again.

Because this time 'it will destroy me'

I know I sound selfish. . .and maybe it is! I. . . I love Alex with all my heart and he knows it. Still I need some more time to fully express 'HOW MUCH' I am in love with him. He always makes time, even if his work is driving him insane he manages it well. Don't know what I ever did to get such a GREAT GUY!

I wonder if he thinks about me as much as I think about him?

Oh no!

I forgot I need to text him about the plan.

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Alex is totally head over heels for me, gushing about the fact of how perfectly I planned the outdoor surprise.

Alex's Pov

I feel really lucky to have Kara in my life. I remember the day Sara begged me to come to the party and I didn't wanna go. . . She said and I quote, "Kara will be there. Don't you wanna meet her?"

TBH I was eager to see her after so many years. Then came the moment I laid my eyes on her when she bumped into me, spilled some juice. . . Haha! I instantly recognized her and I didn't know what but something stuck inside me. . .

I realized she didn't recognize me at all even when I told her my name, silly girl. I love her to bits and I know how much a difficult time she had back then. She really took things well for someone who is 22 and I am proud of how far she has come.

I can understand how difficult it was for her to do what she did for me. . . I love the fact that she can be honest and vulnerable with me. I'm really happy. She expressed herself so purely and that means that she not only loves me but trusts me enough to give me a chance. I will make sure to never let her down.

20 mins later

*Back to Kara's Pov*

I pick my phone about to send Alex a text when a message from him entered

Alex- Any update on the plan yet?

Kara- I was about to text you. .

Alex- It's okay. So?

Kara- I have got everything and you need to pick me up tomorrow sharp at 4, PLEASE.

Alex- Okay! Max will keep her busy till we are done with the arrangements.

Kara- Awesome! I'll see you, muaah!

Alex- Love you!

I won't wish her happy birthday at midnight. She must think we forgot!

Next day at college

*Sara's Pov*

"Hey girl!" Kara says walking up to me

"Hi" I respond. Does she remember now.

"I thought you were in the café. . ." She says

"No I wasn't!" I say gloomily

"Do you wanna eat something?"

I guess not. "Nah I'm not hungry" I say downcast

"We still have one more long lecture you know!"

I can't believe she forgot!

"Hmm" I hum

"Also forgot! Max was looking for you" she says

"Uh huh? I'll go find him." I said in a 'not interested way'

"You look bummed, what happened?" She asks

REALLY? Nobody remembers my birthday except Max ' I hope ' since he is looking for me but sometimes he is so forgetful.

I roll my eyes at her

"Nothing. . . I just. . ." I trail not knowing how to say it

"Slept well?"

"No, actually! Didn't get much sleep last night"

"Oh! Poor you" she exclaims

"Don't! I need my bed. Today is the worst!" I cry

"Don't be so grumpy!" She teases

"By the way. ."

"I wanna try the new Chinese place with you someday" she says cutting me off

"Hmm sure! Will plan next week" I say smiling a bit. I heard the place serves the best won-tons ever

"Umm. . .why don't you go see Max?" She urges

Why is she insisting?

"Why are you being so pushy? I say suspiciously

"Just because he asked me to" she shrugs

"Really, why?"

"I don't know. He said he has something important to tell you"

"Oh!" I smile. He does remember!

"Finally! I see a smile on your face"she says smiling at me

"You know what? Don't wait up, I will be skipping this lecture" I grin

"I won't! Hehe", she laughs, "Bye"

"Bye!"

Kara's Pov

*Few hours to the birthday party*

To keep Sara occupied while we plan everything else, Max took her out for birthday lunch. Max dropped a text saying although she was sad about everyone forgetting her birthday, she allowed herself to enjoy a little with him. And now that she is fully convinced nobody remembers her birthday, we are planning everything to throw her a perfect surprise.

"Okay, so max said he will bring her back within two hours. We should start with arrangements. The party's going to be outdoors"

"We are all set, right?" Alex asks

"Final touches. . ." I say moving around

"Hmm. . . Cake is on its way too" he says

"I was gonna ask about it" I say

"Don't worry. It'll be here soon" he replies

Cake arrived sooner than expected and it was Saras favorite, 'Red Velvet'.

"I've carefully kept the cake away" Alex says returning to my side

"Hey Alex?" I call

"Yep?"