Separated Lovers

CHAPTER NINETEEN

(Cameron's POV)

She enjoyed my birthday surprise for her. She really loved it. On our way home, she stuck by way close to me. And I guess she really liked her present, she kept touching her necklace and looking at my picture.

She kissed me when she got home and I kissed her back. I hugged her and she hugged me back.

I said goodbye to her and went home.

SIX MONTHS LATER...

It's almost my 21st birthday, meaning it's almost my one year anniversary with Rachel. She insisted that she would plan our day because it was my birthday and that I should relax. I still wanted to get her a present though, since it was our anniversary.

I knew what to get her. A nice yellow sundress that had little accents on it. While we were on our date a few days ago, she couldn't stop looking at the dress when we passed by.

On the day before my birthday, I went to the mall and stopped by the dress shop called Chrissie's Gallore. I entered the store and immediately got the dress. I went to the counter and paid for it.

I went home and ate dinner with my family. I took a quick shower and went to bed early. I couldn't wait for tomorrow.

THE NEXT DAY...

I woke up when I heard a knock on my bedroom door.

Knock Knock...

I looked at my alarm clock and saw the time. 7:30. It was still early. Usually, I would be up by this time because of work but I didn't have work today. Today was my day-off, I took it off because it was my birthday and I wanted to take a rest.

I pulled myself out of bed to open the door only to find Rachel.

Hey sweetheart, happy birthday and anniversary.

Darling, happy anniversary.

Sweetheart, what are you doing? Don't you have work to do?

Nope, I took the day off to rest. But I guess you don't agree with that.

Oh, sorry dear. I didn't mean to disturb you. I just wanted to give you a nice birthday surprise before work.

Don't worry. Having my girlfriend with me this early on my birthday isn't so bad.

I kissed her forehead and she hugged me very tightly.

So, what have you got planned?

No no, not telling you. It is a surprise.

Hm... getting back at me huh?

You can say that.

Well, what time does it start?

About lunch time, why?

Because I got to go back to bed.

Oh, alright. I'll be back before noon.

Hey wait. Stay here. Maybe lie down with me?

Cameron, I don't....

Ah! It's my birthday, do what I want you to do.

Fine, but only because it's your birthday.

Thank you.

She came in my room and put her bag by the table. I went back in bed and signaled her to lie down beside me.

C'mon, I won't bite.

Fine.

She lay down beside me and got comfortable. She put her head on the pillow and her head was towards me.