Chapter Three~ Surprise
I am all set to give my dad a little surprise, since we couldn't celebrate his birthday together. I thought I could surprise him by baking a cake.
Dad should be here any minute, I should definitely hurry up. Hope he loves my surprise as he loves my baking. I know ever since mum..it hasn't been the same, we lost her too soon. He doesn't celebrate much, except my birthday.
He deserves to be happy...He is the BEST DAD indeed!!.
20 mins later
The door bell rings. I run to get it and instantly hug my dad.
"Hey kiddo"dad says hugging me too
"Dad, I have been waiting!",I reply
"Flight got a little delayed..."dad said
"How was it?"I ask
"It was good anyways!"he shrugs. "Now please.."he nudges me to get his luggage
"Oh sure! But..before I help, I would like to know if...only if.."I ask tentatively
"It has more of your stuff than mine, so don't worry. I got you presents..hehe"he replied laughing
"Really?"I ask dad getting giddy
"Yes sweetie! Always hungry for presents as usual.."he smiles
"I'm hungry for presents"I laugh
"Haha just like your mother"dad laughs
"Haha..Awww dad! You really are THE BEST!!!"I say. He nudges me to get his luggage. I hug him again before carrying his bags in and shutting the door.
I'm really glad that dad is back..I feel better now that he's back! And I will not whine over some guy, I'll learn to move on.
"I see you are deep in thought.. what's going on?"dad asks breaking off my thoughts.
"I'm sorry?"I ask shaking my head a little
"Everything okay?"dad asks concerned
"I..just.."I say trailing off. It's not the right time to tell him. I scold myself. "I missed you. Plus I had a rough week.. without you I guess."I tell him
"Aww sweetie"he coos then adds"if something is bothering you, you can share".
"I know dad. I'm fine.. really"I smile as brightly as ever to make him believe I am okay. Or at least I'll be okay.
"How was the cake?" I ask changing the subject
"As always I loved it. Your baking skills are improving everyday I see.."he said sincerely. Dad never lies to me and it's something I appreciate
"Hehe..thanks"I blush slightly
"So..Sara and you had a good time while I was gone?"he asks
"Yeah, we had plenty...she came to sleep over too".
"Ok, that's nice. I'm happy you're happy"
"You know what! you're tired anndd you should sleep."I tell him,"take rest, you don't have work tomorrow. I'll see you in the morning". I hug him
"Goodnight kiddo"dad says
"Oh my God!dad" I say pouting"I'm not a kid anymore"
"For me you'll always be my princess" he smiles." Goodnight"he pecks my forehead
"Can't argue with that. Goodnight dad"I say as he walks to his room.
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The next day Sara picked me up from home probably cos she knew I didn't want to go. And I don't feel like diving into old routine just yet.
"Babe I'm telling you this is the best plan EVER" she practically screams in my face
"Really? You don't say..." i say uninterested. Sara is trying to convince me to break up with Blake, IN PERSON.
"Look..." She says
"No break up party please". I say stopping her from whatever she was gonna say.
"Well technically it isn't like that". She smirks."Amy's holding a pool party and Blake will be there so it's the perf..."
"Gosh! I'm not doing that... PERIOD!" I say hoping she stops.
"You clearly need some closure..." she says not taking the hint
"I don't wanna see his face EVER AGAIN!!!" I say hotly
"You need to go up to him and say"IT'S OVER". Trust me you'll feel better". She says sadly
"You're so stubborn"
"That I am" she smiles proudly." But you can't miss this party please.."
"Don't push it Sara... I don't wanna go, it's not a good time." I really don't feel like partying now
"I have a surprise for you..."she says suddenly smiling widely at me.
"What surprise?" I ask cautiously. This is Sara and she can be a tad crazy sometimes.
"I can't tell you everything here... You have to come see for yourself". She says still smiling knowing she has gotten my attention
"I don't know... It seems like you're not very good at convincing people"I laugh
"Ha ha...I know you're curious and I bet you'll love it" she winks.
Let me just say that as my bff I'm ashamed of her winking skills. When she tries to wink she looks like she's about to shit herself. Yeah...so not a good look on her.
"Uh huh! I'm curious now..."
"Great! I'll see you at the party then... otherwise...you know I'll drag your ass out the door if I have to". she says and knowing Sara she's serious.
"Ha ha...fine! I give up. I'll come to the party"I groan
"Look pretty sis!"she says sweetly, hugging me and walking away. We've been bffs for so longgg... I know her intention is to get me distracted, that's all.