The Birthday

Pearl ”Ruby please stop banging my door and get inside”

I yelled to my sis.

Ruby “sorry to wake you up pearl but am so excited.”

Pearl “And why is that?”. I asked

Ruby “Please don't tell me forgot.”

Pearl “Forgot what?”

Ruby “Your birthday”

Pearl “Oh, I said sounding bored ,its just my birthday not a gala.”

Ruby “So do we get to see dad?”

Pearl “Why? He just lays there and not moving .”I said yelling .

Ruby “Oh am sor- sorry bye “she said making her exist with quivering lips.

Pearl “Hey am sorry , I miss him everyday I said with teary eyes and burning throat . I just hate seeing that way and I hate Tania more for making him that way ,look if it helps we'll see him OK.”

Ruby “OK she replied with a nod” .

Pearl “But first thing is first we need to go to school” .

Ruby “Ooh can't wait to see your boyfriend she said with mocking smile”.

pearl “He's not my boyfriend. “I said my gritting my teeth's.

Ruby “But you wish he was” .

Naw, me? no I said half lying.

Don't do that .

Do what?.

That thing you do when you lie and try to dodge the question.

Am not .

You are ,admit it you like him .

Ahhh, I hate it when you catch me lying ,fine I like him .

See that wasn't so hard,

now all you have to do is tell him.

You know I can't, I said with horror written allover my face.

And why is that? My dear ocean pearl

He's the king of ladies and gentle men high and if you're forgetting its one of the most prestigious school in Los Angelo's .

The most prestigious school in Los Angelo's.

Thank you ,now you know I can't .Beside he's hooked on that classic bitch Cara who thinks her dad is the wealthiest man alive.

Well that's us pearl .

Well yeah but she doesn’t know that yet and she’ll never know until we’re done with all of them.

And I can’t but for that .But anyway Look, my advice to you as your kid sis is give it a shot and tell him you like him.

But .

No buts.

What if he doesn't like me.

Then he's a fool if he doesn't see a beautiful hard working billionaire standing in front of him .Now let's take that expensive bath . see you in thirty sis.

I tore my night gown off me and head to the bathroom ,after taking a bath I walked to my closet and pick up my school uniform which is a bright blue skirt , white shirt , gold tie and black blazer

I paired it up with my favorite black pumps worth $15k

I head down stairs for my morning coffee as breakfast isn’t my thing , come on Ruby you know I hate lateness.

Yes miss punctuality she said

mockingly.

Our driver Brude took us to school, we said our good bye's and made our way to our locker .Ruby and I are in the same grade cause she as smart as me .we have all classes together so am never bored cause I don't have friends neither does she, so we're each other best friend

Hey pearl .

Yeah .

There's your Prince charming with his classical bitch .

Where ?

Behind you ,and when do you plan on telling him.

Maybe tomorrow I said lying to her.

OK that's a dare .

Fine I said feeling confident.

Now let's go to class before the bell.

After school we went to the hospital to see our dad , we talked to him about how we miss him and wish him back , and ruby telling of my crush on Lucas which got me angry by way . He Doesn't need to know his sixteen year old daughter has a crush .

After visiting hours ,we head home and ate the cake our nanny made for us ,after that I head to my study to sign some documents to be picked up tomorrow morning for our latest project .

Hey what you doing my sis asked barging into my study.

As you can see and signing documents I replied sounding slightly annoyed .

OK sorry for disturbing .

It's OK I said taking off my glasses to focus on her . So what do you want?

I just came to tell you that we're flying to Italy to talk to the investors about our megamall project ,and your personal assistant just quit today.

Then find a new one by tomorrow.

But I have school tomorrow .

I don't care how you do it just do it.

I hate when you're in your business mode she said mumbling.

What was that ruby?

I said fine.

Ruby you know we have to work hard.

I know but you work too hard.

And that's why we're at the top again after Tania wrecked us.

You're right let's make dad proud. She said fist bumping the air.

That's my girl, now lets go to bed I said making my way to the door.

Its been two weeks since we arrived from Italy .we convinced the investors despite our age ,now ruby won't stop bothering me about confessing my feelings for Lucas and I can't do it ,and I don't know how am gonna relate it to her.

So now am in my bedroom preparing for this stupid ball I have to attend .

All my classmates and the entire school will be there, because of their prestigious family name and I have to find a dress .

I walk into my closet and am absolutely confuse on what to wear but I still chose this.

i put on a green evening ball gown that matches my eyes , a slit at the side just above my kneel to bring out that bold aura and a pair of my red stilettos, I had my hair done in a messy bun and applied little make as it isn’t my favorite , I styled my ears with a green diamond earrings and diamond bracelet to complete my look

We arrived at the ball and everyone is socializing and am gonna sit this one out ,I don't want them to know we're the top families .

Hey pearl.

Yeah what’s up.

There’s Lucas with cara.

I turned and my God his breathtaking, I can't approach him .

why not?

because we’re in public and cara too.

oh that.

look at them bunch of wolves ready to tear each other up

yeah they can’t wait to stab each other and crumble their empire all in the name of being at the top, what a sick and twisted world this is I said scanning the ballroom

oh no

what ?

its the Garsons.

where ?

behind you, and I think there making their way over to us.

They better not.

Ruby , you’ll behave yourself and keep your emotions in check.

Pearl I can’t be like you , I don’t know how to fake or mask my emotions.

Well you’re about to get schooled first hand now act natural and smile like nothing ever happened.

Ok, if that’s what you want .

Good girl

Well well if it isn’t the Black daughters

Hello Mr Garson and Mrs Garson

Hello dear and please call me Mum we’re still family are we not?

No we are not you swines.

Ruby behave , we’re respectful to our elders and Mr and Mrs Garson are elders .

Pearl my dear always the favorite , smart as always ,prime and respectful

As I was thought Mr Garson

Yes as you was thought, it’s a shame ruby didn’t get that privileged home education.

she’s still a child I said with a tight smile.

it’s completely forgiven my dear you’re after all just like my children.

what a beautiful comment Mrs Garson. I said while battling my eye lashes

such a sweet talker you are my dear pearl. I was thinking why don’t you girl move into our mansion and let’s us talk care of your tuition fees as well, I mean it’s the least we can do as your God parents , I don’t think your father will be happy with letting outsiders and nannies take care if you.

Thats not gonna happen Mrs Garson , I’d rather die than leave my father’s home.

Enough ruby I said with slight anger in my voice, uhmm Mr and Mrs Garson thanks for the offer but we’ll have to decline this offer as our father left us with enough to take care of our needs.

did he now ? Well that’s a smart move your father made , he’s always been foolish with the business world if you ask me , too stupid to think straight.

Mr and Mrs Garson we’ll like to take our leave.

So soon my dear.

Ah yes Mrs Garson we’ve got school tomorrow.

Tomorrow is Saturday pearl.

Then study it is mr Garson.

Are you sure you want to leave my dear . You might not be lucky again to get invited into such luxurious parties as your family name is falling off the map.

We’ll take our chances Mrs Garson , have a wonderful evening.

Oh but we will pearl.

we walked to our car and head course for home

wow , what a ball

exactly ruby what a ball and for next time keep your emotions in check

But I don’t know how to .

Then you’ll learn . You’ll give the enemies too much clue that we’re pissed and want revenge, we want to take them unaware and your tantrum is not taking them unaware

I’ll do better next time , I promise

That’s what I like to hear.

Its been a week since the ball and am making a trip to Mexico to check on the project we’re working on. The drone tech .

I arrived and went straight to my house in Mexico,

After that I took a long bath .my driver took me to the company and I called an immediate board meeting .

We're working on a new project and I need a review on it ,so what are the updates jerry ?.

Well we have done everything and we're just waiting for your approval to launch it .

So the drone's are working just fine? I asked.

Yes , we've done all the necessary test and improvement on all of them.

That's great ,and what about the car ?

Oh about that.

What? I said with irritation in my voice.

Well it won't be ready in a month time.

Pearl “Then when will it be ready ?”

“Next year” he replied

Pearl “I want it done in a month time ,I don't pay you to sleep around,this is a multimillionaire company not a play ground ,so sit up tight and do your job or I'll replace all of you ,am I clear”.

“Yes madam they all said in unison.”

Pearl “Now call my pilot and tell him am on my way

I got home from Mexico still fuming from the meeting ,a total waste of my time .

Pearl “Why are you angry?”

Pearl “Jesus Ruby don't sneak up on me like that .it's annoying”

Ruby “I didn't sneak up on you , you just didn't hear me comin .she said giving me her famous devilish grin. “So why are you angry ?”

Pearl “Again with the question”.

pear “And I'll keep on asking untill you answer it.“

Pearl “Ruby please give me a break ,I just came back from Mexico and am tired and hungry.”

Ruby “Ooh did you bring a souvenir, did you? Did you?“ She asked while jumping like a stupid rabbit.

Pearl ”No I did not . And if you want a souvenir get on a plane and get it your self, you're not a baby anymore.”

Ruby “Ok “.She replied while nodding her head. “So why are you angry?”

Pearl “Because those stupid employees didn't do a thing and we are way behind schedule , I said pouring out all my anger and frustration.

Ruby “You need a drink“.

Pearl “I don't need a drink . What I need is for them to get off their asses and do what I pay them for.”

Ruby “You know if you channel all this anger into fighting for Lucas , you may just get him”.

Pearl “What?” I said with irratation written all over my face.

“You know what . Am going to bed goodnight. I said stumping my feet on the stairs. “And that’s the sweet welcome I get from my wonder kid sister. Isn’t life so great