Finding Them [ON HOLD]

Chapter-2

Ira's pov
"Are you guys done? Cause I need my phone back now," I say to my parents, holding out my hand so they can hand my phone to me. I start walking upstairs as they do so.

My phone gives a ring sound again as I receive a notification from my best friend. Oh, let me introduce her.

                       Message box

Zodiac freak (Stella):
Happy birthday girl!!
So, are you ready for the best day ever?

You (in Ira's phone):
Thnx!
And duh

Zodiac freak:
I'll come and pick you up in an hour.
And one more thing...

You:
Yeah...?

Zodiac freak:
Ummm
Can Brandon come with.........?

Zodiac freak:
Just till lunch
After that, it's only us as always...

You:
Fine
Just keep in mind that I'm alive too. You know you always forget who's there with you when you're with him.

Zodiac freak:
Of course! It's your birthday
How could I ever forget the birthday girl?!

You:
Yeah, you better not

Zodiac freak:
🤥😂
Bye! See you soon <3

You:
😑
Whatever

I sigh as I put my phone down after texting Stella. I can't believe that she wants to bring her so-called boyfriend to my birthday hangout. It's like a tradition of ours to hang out the whole day until the evening when it's one of our birthdays. But now, she wants to bring along Brian. Wait, his name is Brian right? No. Wait. It's Brandon. Right.

I took a bath and put on my clothes. I started replying to all the texts that I received because of my birthday as I went downstairs.

"When is Stella coming?" My dad asks me.

"In a few minutes I th-"

Before I could finish my sentence, someone comes and slams into me. I know exactly who it is.

"STELLA!!!!!!"
"IRA!!!!!"
"OMGGG HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!"
"GEE THANKS!!"

Stella and I squeal as we continue hugging each other. If you're wondering why we're so excited to see each other right now, it's because she was at her grandparents' house all summer. This means we haven't seen each other in about 2 months...

"So let's go?" I ask Stella.

"Hey Stella," my mom says as she comes out of the room, hearing our voices.

"Hello Aunty! How are you?"

"I'm fine Stella, how are your parents?"

"They're doing great! Thanks for asking!"

"Ok then, I think we'll get going now mom, dad," I said.

"Fine, see you in the evening then! Bye, have fun!"

"Bye mom."
"Bye Aunty! Bye Uncle!"

Then, we started walking out to the car while talking about random stuff.

"Ira! Happy birthday!!" I get greeted by Stella's boyfriend.

"Uhh, thanks Brian."

"It's Brandon actually," says Stella as I glare at her.

Stella's pov

Oh god, I knew it. I knew Ira didn't like it when I asked her about bringing Brandon along to our outing. But I couldn't help it when he asked me if he could come. I messed this all up. God please help me. I don't know why Ira doesn't like Brandon, I hope they get along today.

Back to Ira's pov
Why the hell would Stella bring this rat with her?! He is nothing but a pest with a pretty face. I get bad vibes from him. I hope he doesn't break Stella's heart. If he does, I wouldn't mind breaking his neck. I guess I'll have to spend this day with him and ruin it.

Stella and I were talking and laughing, ignoring Mr. Rat until we reached the mall. We went to different stores and bought some stuff. Mr. Rat kept getting 'important family calls', so he excused himself almost every minute.

Not that I'm complaining, but Stella looked quite upset when he walked away while she was showing him something. Something doesn't seem right to me.

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In the car
"So Brian, did something happen with your family?" I asked Mr. Rat, carrying a smirk on my face.

"Uhhh Ummm... it's nothing that important."

"You know you can tell us. And if you don't want to tell me, then at least tell your dear girlfriend. Right Stella? You wanna know right??" I ask as I steal a glance at Mr. Rat from the glass, looking at his nervous form.

"Thanks for asking guys, but it's really nothing."

"But you know-"

Suddenly, Stella yells at me. "Ira!! He doesn't want to talk about it so can you please shut up?!?!?"

Stella's pov
I stayed silent as I watched Brandon and Ira having a conversation. I knew something wasn't right with Brandon, but I didn't want Ira to ask him instead of me. I also noticed that Ira kept glaring at him and making him uncomfortable all day.

Right then, I had thought that she was going a bit too far... but I think I shouldn't have snapped like that. Especially on her birthday. Oh no... wait is she... crying?

Ira's pov
I can't believe Stella yelled at me in front of this rat. And on my birthday?
I couldn't help but tear up a bit. I was only trying to show her his true personality. But instead, I got yelled at. I think I should just leave them alone.

As we reach my house, I open the car door, walk out, and slam it shut. I can hear Stella asking me to come back, but I can't stay with her another minute right now. This is not the Stella I have known for 10 years.

No one's pov
"Sorry Ira, I didn't mean it... I didn't mean anything I said. Please stay. We still haven't finished the day. We haven't gone to the riverbank ice cream place yet!" Stella says as she runs towards Ira.

"No," Ira said coldly and went inside her house.

Stella and Brandon left, planning to talk to Ira once she cools down.

Ira's pov
I went to my room to change and went downstairs. My cousins and my family will be here any time now.

"Ira! You look great!" says my mom, trying to make me feel

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Ira's pov
It's 11 PM right now as I wait for my sister's mail, which I get every birthday at 11 PM. I am reading my favorite Wattpad story with my comfort character as well as my first love. Weird right? Being in love with someone who doesn't exist? Well, it's more sad than weird. His name is.....

Ade

Thank you so much for reading!
Have a nice day/night~

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Story line and writing me Star
Editing by Rory Campbell

Thanks Rory!
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