"Becca?' Daniel started.
Emily was startled by hearing him speak. after the breakup, if you could even call it that, she played their conversations in her head but none of them sounded real now. hearing him speak right now, the sound of his voice made her feel different. she didn't know how she felt about it though. she didn't wanna think about anything as it wouldn't do her any good. she shook her head, trying to break herself out of her thoughts.
" Its Amanda's birthday, lets not forget about that, you can talk all about the wedding later." Daniel said, placing a hand on Rebecca's arm.
"Oh, of course! I am so sorry Amanda. ' Rebecca apologized.
"sure you are. " Amanda responded.
" okayy.. so lets not waste anymore time. its My Girl's birthday, lets enjoy the evening together." with that Derek got up and signaled the hotel staff, who then came singing happy birthday. one of them held a beautiful birthday cake.
Amanda felt overjoyed by the fact that Derek has called her "His Girl" in front of everyone and then this on top of that was impressed her even more. it wasn't like she didn't have a birthday party or surprise before, she did but something about how Derek has done things made her feel like he's the perfect man for her.
the staff put the cake on their table. Amanda hugged Derek as she felt happy having him there on her special day. although, she didn't like the two people who joined them for dinner, she couldn't care less about them right in this moment.
"alright lets cut the cake." Emily felt happy seeing her best friend like this. Amanda looked happy and there was nothing more she wanted for her. she was worried for Amanda when she got to know about Derek but now seeing him with her, she didn't doubt him anymore. she could see how much they both liked each other.
after the cake, they all had dinner. Derek was nice enough as he tried to include Emily in the conversations often. even though Emily was uncomfortable before, she felt quite alright now sitting there.
after the dinner, all of them decided it was time to leave. Emily took a breath of relief as thats all she has been wanting since this evening was started.
" em? " Amanda called out to Emily sheepishly.
Emily knew that Amanda wanted to spend more time with Derek so she agreed.
" i know, I know. just make sure you are safe okay ?" Emily said to her best friend. she liked Derek but it was only her first time meeting him, although she got to know him more, Emily learnt her lesson about trusting people blindly.
" yeah okay. I'll text you i promise. thankyou for everything." Amanda hugged her best friend.
they all said their goodbyes and went their separate ways. Emily was waiting for her cab as both the girls took the limo here. Amanda went with Derek although they offered her a ride, she didn't wanna go with them and ruin their moment.
As she was waiting, a voice called out to her, "Emily?.."