Life Goes On

8

It's been 2 full weeks of not hearing from or seeing Marshall. I've been doing nothing but working my ass off. I actually have an interview in January for working at the local hospital to work at the front desk... it's the best I can do as someone without a college degree in Detroit. It's also a hell of a lot better pay with $9.25 an hour rather than my $3.75 an hour I get at Wendy's.
(Remember this is 1995 In Detroit pay rate)

"Bitch I know your up for your special dayyyy" Deja shouts throughout the apartment interrupting my thoughts. She barges into my room crashing into my bed laughing.

"Get up birthday bitch" she says shaking me to further annoy me. And yes she's waking me because today December 17 happens to be my birthday.

"Oh my gosh bitch it's not a big deal" I say hating the attention.

"Girl you turn 20 today, you no longer are a teenager, so no more playing games and it's time to start getting married and having babies" she says clearly joking.

"I think I have a few more steps before any of that" I say laughing with her.

"So your birthday party is at Chin Tiki so be ready by 8:00 tonight" she says like it's nothing.

"Wait I'm having a birthday party? Who did you invite? You know I don't like this type of attention on my birthday" I say to her rambling.

"I got all of it covered... I just need you looking sexy by 8:00" she repeats herself.

"Fine" I groan.

Deja leaves to go work a short shift at the salon she works at. I wanted to ask her if Marshall was invited but I don't wanna seem like I'm missing him or something. I don't miss him... I'm just curious to what he's been up to...
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8:00pm rolls around and I walk out of the bathroom in a dark red mini dress with black heels. I look hot I think to myself as I lookin in the mirror. I mess around with my hair until I feel like it's perfect. I have it in my natural waves and my makeup is a no-makeup makeup look. I love to just slightly enhance my features.

"Damn bitchhh that's what I'm talking about" I hear Deja from behind me hyping me up. "You got that coke bottle typa body" she says.

"Bitch stop, you got the body of a model" I hype her up back.

"Well this night is about you not me" she says.

"So who exactly is gonna be there tonight" I ask trying not to sound like I'm asking for anyone specific.

"Um ya know Proof and his boys, our cliques from work... I invited like 30 people and allowed any plus ones, I rented the club from 8pm - 1am so no one random will be there... just good vibes" shes says looking at me through the mirror while fixing her braids. I look at her back.

"Why... anyone specific your wondering about" she says smirking at me.

"No! No! I'm honestly just curious" I say trying to sound convincing.

"I invited him" she now says. I know she's referring to Marshall.

"I wasn't asking about him" I say smirking.

"Right..." she says and we burst into laughter.

"Ok let's go before the birthday girl is late to her own party" Deja says grabbing my hand.
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We pull up to the night club and I see so many familiar faces walking in. We get out and walk into the club. I begin walking around talking to my friends. People wishing me a happy birthday and me thanking them for coming. It's about 10 now and everyone still seems to be having fun. I've been walking around just catching up with my old friends.

"Rachel come sit down and relax" I hear Deja say from the booth a little away from me. I walk over to the table we see Proof, Denaun and his girl, and Bizarre and his girl. I go sit down next to Deja and we begin talking. Less than 5 minutes later I hear "Scoot over birthday girl" I look and see Marshall. I was a little shocked that he even showed up.

"Hey" , "come on man your late" , " what up" everyone from the table greets him.

"Sorry I'm late I've been busy as fuck lately" Marshall says as he leans into my ear.

"Oh it's fine" I say feeling shy around him.

"You look beautiful by the way" he says smirking.

"Haha thanks" I say playing it cool.

"Ok lets get the birthday girl drunk" Deja says making everyone at the table laugh. She orders me a drink and everyone orders more for themselves. I feel amazing just being in a room with so many people I love and care for. The vibe is on point tonight.
Deja gets out of the booth and I see her hooping onto a table. What is she doing?

"Yooo!" She shouts getting everyone's attention.

"I want to give a toast to the birthday girl" she says holding her drink up and I feel my face go red from all the attention.
"Rachel your the realist and dopest person I've ever met. You have been there for me through thick and thin so thank you for being my best friend! so your deserve an amazing night tonight" she continues as I feel the tears starting up.
"To Rachel" she says "To Rachel" I hear everyone say and some people cheer.
"If anyone else would like to say anything about Rachel now is the time before we end the night" Deja says to the crowd. I then feel someone next to me get up. I realize it was Marshall and he is going up to say something. I feel anxious as I see him get on the table.

"So me and Rachel actually just met this year, about the end of October actually. She has become part of the few people I can for real trust" he now looks at me while he speaks "Rachel you are one of the most important people in my life and I know we've had our differences lately but the only thing I wish for tonight is that we are forever friends... your the realist so happy motherfuckin birthday" he says and everyone starts cheering again.

As Deja and Marshall come walking back to the table I run up to them. I first hug Deja.

"Bitch I love you so much" I say to her shedding a few tears.

"I love you to best friend" she says back.

"I'll be at the bar" she says walking towards there. I turn to also hug Marshall of course.

"That really meant a lot to me Marshall, thank you" I say looking into his eyes.

"Your the most beautiful person I know... inside and out" he says and I see him glancing at my lips. I can't let him kiss me I think to myself.

"Your an amazing friend Marshall" I say to him and walk to the bar to meet Deja. I felt Marshall's gaze on me as I walked away.

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