Best birthday ever I

Angie, Bella and surprisingly Don walked home together chatting aimlessly in the hot afternoon.

A beep from Don's phone sealed their lips. His cheerful expression melted as he stared at his phone.

"What's up Donnie" Bella faced him." You don't just stop in the middle of a convo.It's super rude" Her hands akimbo.

" I have to go now. Am very sorry Bel. But I'll see you at seven pm."

With that, he ran off leaving the two short of words.

She closed the door quietly to avoid waking her snoring father.Angie had come home early, unlike her but she had no choice. Bella wasn't the type to wear makeup but she didn't want her bestfriend looking all bland especially on her first date plus the girl didn't even have any sexy outfits. Just her regular old black on black, a p-cap here and there, couple of palazzo as a down wear. Most of it from years ago.This was her night and she had a role to play as a bestie and she would do it well.

Stealth mode as she climbed up the creaking stairs, grateful that her dad had knocked him self out with a chug of alcohol.

She went past her younger sister who was cuddled up with her mom.

Entering her room, she rummaged through a box picking a lipstick, mascara, foundation ,powder,primer,moisturiser....

With a rough shove,all the items fell into her bag, then she readied herself for a clean getaway. Her hands twisted the door knob to unlock it but it was stuck.The thought of awakening her father sent chills to her core, her hand trembling as she made little jabs at the knob, jiggling it lightly but she knew it was futile because she needed the right force to push the door open. Tiny beads of sweats rolled down her face and her heart raced like a horse running hundred miles per hour. Her mind flew to jumping out the window but there was no way she would make that jump without breaking a few bones here and there.

Her eyes scanned the room for anything she could use as a rope to lower herself down and her Eagle sharp eyes spotted the ribbons mom had bought for Diane, her little sister.

" pray it can hold my weight " She muttered.

"You weren't really thinking of jumping out the window, were you?"

A familiar voice spoke sofly from behind her making her to freeze instantly. "you never change do you. what would the neighbours think to see you jumping out of your room in broad daylight for Christ sake Ang. Grow up buttercup." Grace continued "was wondering why the door won't open,turns out a little rat had held the knob"

Her heart beat stabilised as her ears danced to the voice of her cousin. Her soul more than glad that It wasn't her dad.

" you crazy bish. You had my heart in my mouth scoundrel. Fuck you. Like hell. I can't remember myself using so many curse words in one sentence until your appearance. In one fleeting minute you have done your usual fucking job of pissing me off already. Christ!!!" Angie complained. " jeez it's 4pm and Bella isn't getting any prettier for her date tonight. Catch you later and please try not to shove my dad's head into the toilet again."

"First,he had it coming when he tried to grab my ass and secondly..." She was clearly amused as the next words came "...Bella got a date? whose the unlucky bastard??Thought she was not into boys and was hell bent on suicide "

"am the one calling it a date. Don's birthday is well,today. He had planned a huge celebration but since he got Bella to come he cancelled the whole thing. He wants to spend his day with her, it's not like they are dating or anything." She argued calmly

"pretty sure this Don guy is a freak. Unless you have a pic ....." Grace smirked

" There! That's Don. Now I'll be off "She showed a pic of Don on her phone.

"well you don't expect me to be alone here right?Can I come with you?" She pleaded

"Fine. Just don't get in our way". Angie snapped.

The pair made their way to the door whispering as they descended the stairs.The door creaked as it was slowly opened.A groan from Angie's dad made them bolt out of the house.

" Angie where have you been" Bella asked.

" Never you bother. Hope you have at least showered. " She avoided the question neatly.

"Yes I have your imperial butt face. Always acting like your my mom" She rolled her eyes as she made her way to the bed.

"whatever. Hey Bel,do you remember my coz- Grace...."

Bella interrupted Angie "... you mean the annoying abomination that became Stacy's best pal. What a skunk."

Grace answered loudly from behind the door "yeah I heard that you tramp. "

Bella shoved Angie to face Grace " what the hell are you doing here? Thought you were miles away in London for your your studies. Just leave before ....."

"....before what?" She cut in "there is no way in hell you can trash me up and you know that. If you are looking for a fight I'll serve it up to you hot. "

Angie placed herself between the two " please spare me the bull shit. I can't have both of you fighting. At least not today."

Bella and Grace did not even flinch. Their eyes fixed on each other shooting soul piercing glares,each with their heart racing a bit too fast.

" Fine" Grace continued "just because you asked buttercup. At least let's allow her to relish the fact she got a date" she added the last part with a grin.

Bella chewed on the words threatening to burst from her mouth. She walked to her wardrobe and picked out a peach colored short gown. It was fitted then opened up from the waist with a flare.It was off shouldered allowing her cleave to show out evenly.Decorated with flowers of different colours, it was very appealing.

"I never knew you had that. Where did you hide this?" Angie asked as she touched the outfit in different places taking in a good feel of the delicate material, her eyes sparkling as she traced the flowers.

"It was mom's last gift to me" She answered Angie in a low voice.

Grace looked at the two " It's six pm already. It's either you get dressed or we sit here chit chatting about crap"

Angie yelled " don't be so hard grace "

".. I don't need her empathy"Bella answered coldly.