Make It With You

14

*Jisoo*

Midnight on my birthday.

One message was received from Monique.
Things that cannot be expressed in words or cards are better done with songs.
One message was received from Monique.
Please open your front door. What the heck is she doing outside at my front door at this hour? I asked myself. I called out the others and we open the front door. Upon opening, we saw Monique with her guitar and started singing.

Something in the way she moves
Attracts me like no other lover
Something in the way she woos me
I don't want to leave her now
You know I believe and how
Somewhere in her smile, she knows
That I don't need no other lover
Something in her style that shows me
I don't want to leave her now
You know I believe and how
You're asking me will my love grow
I don't know, I don't know
You stick around, now it may show
I don't know, I don't know
Something in the way she knows
And all I have to do is think of her
Something in the things she shows me
I don't want to leave her now
You know I believe and how

I was blushing so hard while the others were squealing nonstop. After she is done singing, she handed me a cake and said happy birthday. She is about to turn around but I stopped her.

Hey, where are you going? I asked her confused.

Home. She said nonchalantly as nothing happen.

Why? I asked.

What do you mean why? It's past midnight, I am sleepy, I am going home and going to sleep. Bye. She hurriedly run to her car leaving me confused while the others went back to their beds.

8 AM

I woke up with my room filled with 100 colorful balloons with all my favorite pictures tied to the strings. Trust me when I say that I was aww struck to wake up something incredible and vibrant at this. How can she manage to do all this? I thought to myself.

9 AM

Lisa shouted that there is a mysterious giant gift box outside the front door. We all run and I open it immediately. The moment I pull the ribbon and lifts the lid, dozens of balloons fly out of the box. I peep inside and to my surprise.. a cute, fluffy, and giant teddy with a note that says "giving you the most special hug on my behalf. -Xx Monique"

Ahhh Monique unnie is the sweetest. Your birthday can't get any better Jisoo unnie. Rosé squealed.

But where is she? I asked looking around thinking she might show up.

Ahmm, something came up. That's why I am recording everything from the beginning. Lisa commented showing her mobile.

11 AM

Monique pick me up in a chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce. The moment I step into the car, she blindfolded me she hold my hands and she let me keep guessing what is next. I heard her saying bye to others and thanking them for helping her.

12 PM

The drive lead us to a private chartered flight. The moment we are in the air, she cut the birthday cake hundreds of feet on the ground. She wish me a happy birthday and we roamed around Jeju Island. I was so speechless with all the surprises. She looked at me with her very charming smile and mouthed thank you and kiss her cheek. It's not over yet she said. I looked at her in disbelief.

2 PM

We went to a restaurant. Everyone seems to mind their own business. Suddenly the music starts playing. The guy who was sipping his coke a minute ago gets up and started to dance in front of me. Soon almost 8 people are dancing with him. The song happens to be one of my favorites, the choreography is amazing and the entire performance is centered around just me. This truly took me by surprise. I look in Monique's direction, she smile brightly at me then she continued recording the sudden private flash mob to wish me a happy birthday.

5 PM

We went out for a movie. She makes me sit through the interval on the pretext of waiting for an interesting commercial. My jaw drops in surprise at the sight of my photo and a message on the large screen, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY CRACKHEAD JISOO. I WISH YOU HAPPINESS AND ALL THE LOVE IN THE WORLD.

730 PM

She drives me home, from there the girls are waiting. Jennie and Mina prepared dinner for everyone. Her nieces and nephew are present as well. Her parents greet me with a happy birthday. This is the best birthday ever, I mumbled.

By 930 pm, almost everyone went home except for Monique who I think is a bit drunk and acted weird.

Happy birthday to you.

Thank you. Thank you for all the surprises. I love it.

I don't know if it's the knee or something, but I am a little confused. I thought we were checking each other out. She said still drinking.

No. Sorry. Maybe you're drunk. I said with raised eyebrows.

No, no, no. If I was drunk, I'd be coming over you. She stated with fluffy eyes.

Wow, what a relief. I said sarcastically.

If I was drunk, I'd be saying how amazing you look, and how crazy it is that you're standing in front of me being extra beautiful and all. That should be illegal, you know. She said pointing at me.

Wow, are you always like this? I asked shaking my head.

No. I sometimes sound like this, but this is different.

What is so different? Crossing my arms.

Because you're Kim Jisoo. She said while massaging her temple.

You're kidding, right? I said a little impatient.

I'm dead serious. Her gaze is intense.

If this is some kind of prank you guys want to pull off to keep things exciting, I gotta tell you, it's a little sad. I said annoyed. They all looked in my direction and just shrugged.

This is no prank, Jisoo. This is real.

I still think you are messing with me. I replied uninterested.

Do you have any idea how far my ass was hanging out because of you? She half yelled.

Did I win something? Find someone else to bother or knock yourself out. I yelled at her losing my temper.

Fine. I wish you a very happy birthday! She shouted back and slam the door. I wanted to stop her but I was too furious.

Hey, Monique unnie, you're too drunk to drive and there is heavy rain. Lisa shouted running towards the exit but sadly Monique already left.

Fuck!!!!! I yell. I took the bottle of whiskey and drink it.

Ok ok, the party is over. Nini, Chaeng, take good care of Jisoo unnie. I'll clean up. I will call Mina later to check Monique unnie.