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Chapter 53

Adie: I was a little depressed when Charlie told me he had to leave... I didn't want to be alone on my birthday.I thought he'd stay overnight.As soon as I opened the door, around 30 people jumped out of their hiding place and shouted "Happy Birthday Adie!!" Everyone wore crazy party hats and Nora hopped happily towards me, "Did you really believe we would leave you alone today? Happy Birthday, my sweetheart" she said with a laugh.I took her in my arms "you are crazy Nora, thank you all," I said to the crowd with a grin. Nora grinned happily back "You don't have to thank me... your Romeo behind you has planned everything for you for months." Charlie stood at the door with a cheeky smile.I went to him lovingly and punched him in the ribs "ouch!! What was that for?" "No party!! you promised." I said teasingly and snuggled up on him. "It was an accident... and besides, I'm more afraid of Nora than you..." he said and everyone started laughing.The house was beautifully decorated with lots of balloons, streamers, confetti and lavender... Charlie knew I love lavender.Everything was in a kitschy purple/rose, full of glitter.He just knew my taste too well.I gently put my arms around him and kissed him deeply in front of everyone.Charlie turned bright red and the crowd cheered "uuuuuh" "Now finally, stop making out and come over and give your grandma a kiss" I heard grandma Evelyn say. It was so beautiful to see all my loved ones together. I greeted everyone and was happy to see so many familiar faces. While chatting with Steve & Danny I heard Charlie & Nora come out of the kitchen and sing Happy Birthday to me. He was holding a purple birthday cake, with 35 candles. It said *Happy 35th birthday for the most wonderful person in the world* on the cake... Everyone sang along and Nora hysterically shouted that I should blow out the candles. With one try I blew all 35 and he looked over at me proudly. I was so touched by so much love... Charlie's eyes shone like diamonds when he saw how happy I was... His face suddenly twisted into an annoyed expression. His blue eyes were fixed on the garden. Someone was standing there with a bouquet of lavender and a present in his hands...