The estranged family

Chapter 37-birthday

October 14

My birthday was in 3 days and I didn't know what to expect. My birthday were good until my mom passed away. Afterwards it was always a living hell.

"Good morning" I said putting my backpack down and grabbing the cereal box.

"Good morning skylar" Miss isabella said

I ate breakfast and headed towards the car

"Skylar, can I see you real quick" Tyler said

"Sure" I replied

"I wanted to tell you for your birthday I am throwing you a birthday party. Here are some invitations to give to your friends." He said handing me some invites

"Oh, okay. Thanks" I said confused. I didn't expect for him to throw me a birthday party, or even get me a cake.

"You're welcome, now don't be late for school" he said. I walked out of the house, stuffing the invitations in my bag and heading to school. Once I reached, I said goodbye to Michael and found my friends. I grabbed the invites from my backup

"My dad is throwing me a birthday party, so here's your invite" I said handing them the cards.

"Thanks" they collectively said

"Are you excited?" Max asked

"Yeah" I replied. In reality I was scared, not knowing what to expect. No one threw me parties, it was usually just my mom, Lucas, me and max and his family

"What do you want for your birthday?" Max asked

"I don't know, good question"I replied

The rest of the school day went fine and my friends were asking what I want but I never really thought of it. I haven't gotten a gift in a very long time and so I slowly stopped fantasizing items I would want. Once school ended, I saw a car pull up as I wait for Michael. The window rolled down and I see Tyler. Whenever Tyler picks me up, it's always something bad.

I walk to the car, opening the door and siding in. Tyler started driving back home

"I want to speak with you about your birthday. We will be having many guest, including your friends. Many of them will be my colleagues I'll introduce you too." He said

"Ok" I replied

"And later today as stylist will come and help you find a dress." He said

"What?" I questioned

"She will help you find a dress that you will wear for the party" he said

"Can't I wear like jeans and a sweatshirt?" I questioned

"It's a party, not a hangout" he said

"But it's my birthday" I said trying to negotiate

"Yes but it's not a child's party. Now I don't want to hear anything else" he replied

"Ok" I said not wanting to fight it. We got home and I started walking upstairs

"The stylist will be here in 30 minutes" Tyler said

"Ok" I replied

I sat on my bed and contemplated everything. Why is a birthday party if it's not even fun especially if I have to dress up. I liked dressing up but not really. I changed out of uniform and into shorts and a shirt.

"Skylar, the stylist is here" Anders said through the intercom. The stylist came up and brought the rack in my room.

"Hi I'm maggie" the stylist said