Something Different, 94: Surprise.
What a night. I thought as I looked out the window of Nat’s limousine.
We spent the day toasting marshmallows, eating, swimming, sang songs while Jesse played the guitar and making fun of Paul when another fish went in his pants while he was swimming.
“The fishies sure do love you!” I remember London joked.
“Not funny.” was all Paul could say then he blabbed saying that the lake was really cursed with fishes.
We left before the sun set. Eva hugged each and every one of us saying that she had fun and it was the best birthday ever.
I had to agree with her, though. I for one, had fun, too.
***
“I’ll see you in school.” I told Nat as we parked in front of my house.
Nat gave me a hug and nodded. “See you.”
I waved her goodbye until her limousine was out of sight. The night was cool. I ran quickly and headed inside the house.
“Who’s that?” I heard my mom shout as I shut the door close.
“It’s me, mom.” I shouted back at her and headed inside the living room.
Both my parents and Morgan were sitting in front of the flat screen TV watching How I met Your Mother.
Mom looked up and saw me. “How was Eva’s party, dear?”
I smiled at her, “It was fine. She said she had the best birthday ever.”
“That’s good.” Mom said.
“We’re glad she had fun.” Dad said, “I hope you did, too.”
“Yeah, I did.” I gave them a small smile.
Mom studied my face for a few seconds and finally said, “Are you okay, honey?”
I nodded slowly. “Yeah, I’m fine.”
“What’s wrong, honey?”
I paused for a few seconds again then finally answered, “Dash didn’t come just now.”
This time Morgan took her eyes off the TV and paid her attention to me, “Why?”
I shrugged, “Helping his dad with his work or somethin’.”
“Well, at least you know why. And it’s not like he did it on purpose, right?” Mom told me.
I nodded. “Yeah.” was all I could say.
“Where is he now?”
I shrugged. “Dunno.” Before mom could say anything else I cut her off, “I’m tired. I wanna go to bed.” I gave my mom and dad a kiss on their cheeks and ruffled Morgan’s hair. “‘Night, guys.” I told them as I walked out the living room and up the stairs.
***
I let out a frustrated sigh when I entered my room.
Dash. I thought. “Where is he?” I asked myself and checked my iPhone. No messages or miss calls. “Bull poopie.” I said as I tossed my iPhone to my bed and flipped open my Mac and checked my email.
(1) New unread e-mail.
I clicked it open.
From: FT_@yahoo.com
To: IvyE@yahoo.com
Subject: NEW EMAIL AY??????
Sup, loser?
How was Eva’s party? Bet everything went well.
I giggled and clicked reply.
From: IvyE@yahoo.com
To: FT_@yahoo.com
Subject: YEP, NEW EMAIL.
Hey, freak.
Party went well. Dash didn’t come. Paul went swimming and a couple of fish decided to go for an adventure in his swimming trousers! LOL.
Once I finished writing I pressed send.
Not long after that, Finn replied back.
Why didn’t Dash come?
I sighed and replied, Had to work with his dad.
O I C. You ok?
Swell.
I closed my Mac and decided to try and sleep. But before I even shut my eyes closed, a beep sound came from my iPhone.
The front screen read (1) New text message.
I pressed open and it surprisingly, it was from Finn. It only read 2 words that made my heart skip a beat. Come outside.
I tossed my iPhone and quickly rain down the stairs.
I opened the door and standing in front of me, a handsome looking guy with dirty blond hair, sky blue eyes and a cocky smile plastered on his face. He hugged me and said, “Surprise.”
