Best Life

20

"Ok mom, thank you, bye," I said hanging up the phone. My mom called me to say happy birthday. 

I stood outside Ian's room with a big smile before going in. "Guess what today is!" "The 25th?" he answered. "and?" "I don't know."

"Man fuck you," I said as I slammed his door. I went back to my room and opened the box of clothes Mateo gave me before he was an asshole. I chose an outfit that looks good enough for my birthday. 

I took a shower, did my hygiene, brushed my hair, and waited in the living room for everyone else.

Aurora came out of the bathroom and we got in her car. She's almost 4 months and her baby bump is really showing and it's so cute. Asia and Aurora have matching baby bumps, it's kind of funny.

We pulled up to the school and went to class together. 

School was fine, Ms. Rita bought me a cupcake for my birthday, and Marco said happy birthday to me, surprisingly, and MJ gave me some money. 

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Ian had to go pick up my present so Aurora drove me to the dinner place. I chose Bennihana's because I like the tricks they do when cooking.

MJ and Asia were there before us. Asia brought Marco, I guess that's okay he hasn't been assholey lately.

We all sat down and waited for Ian to get here. Ian's parents got here first, They never turn down a night out. Once Ian got here we ordered, then the people came to sing Happy birthday. The chef started cooking soon enough and I watched in amazement. Asia and Marco handed me some money.

After the chef finished we started eating our food. This shit bussin!

After we packed the food in boxes and paid Ian handed me a small box. "Happy birthday," he said as he handed it to me. I opened the box and It had a car key inside."Oh my god thank you!" I said giving him a hug. I ran outside and sounded the alarm to find the car.

 It was a 2019 Chevy Impala. I got in and started it up. "Ian I love it thank you so much!" I said as Ian got in.

I followed Aurora home in my new car and parked on the street. For those of you wondering, we chose not to find out the baby's gender, we won't even look at ultrasounds yet, we want it to be a surprise.

"I love you, and you," I said as I kissed Aurora and her belly. "We love you too," she replied back.

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None of us went to school the next day because we were tired as fuck. I decided to stream some more for a little bit. After I streamed Aurora sent me out for new clothes because her stomach is getting bigger.

I bought her some nice clothes with the money from the stream. I hope she likes the clothes. "Is this all?" The cashier asked me. "Yep," I said, pulling out my wallet so I can pay. As the payment is going through the guy at the register next to me pulls out a gun. "Open the register and hand me all the money. All of you!" He shouted, waving the gun around.

Who the fuck robs a target? No disrespect to the hustle, but target? I took my bags and receipt and casually walked out of there. He didn't even see me.

"You will never guess what happened," I said as I sat the bags down on the edge of Aurora's bed. "Some guy robbed target." "Why target tho?" She asked laughing. "Exactly! Like out of all these places, Target?" I said, also laughing.

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School's almost over, Ian is graduating soon, Aurora is 7 months, and Asia is 8 months now. I and MJ are putting together this baby shower/gender reveal party. Everything is already planned and bought, we just have to set it up. 

I bought the balloon with the colored confetti inside and the confetti blasters. Ian and Marco are going to stand by her side, blasting the blasters while she pops the balloon. Everyone is here except Aurora and Asia, They are at Ian's house doing makeup or whatever.

"Asia Is almost here!" I announced when I got the text. Aurora is staying back to clean up then she will be over. 

Asia walked through the house and Into the back yard. "Lets get this shit done!" She shouted as she grabbed a balloon, Ian and Marco got in their places. "3...2...1" she counted down. Pink confetti blasted everywhere while "Isn't She Lovely" by Stevie Wonder played

"YES! I WANTED A BABY GIRL YES!" She said, jumping up and down. We did this shit and we did it well. Everyone went on to eat, play games, put gifts down, and dance while the throwback rnb station plays on the speakers.

I felt my phone vibrate so I answered it. "Hi are we speaking with Lathan Echols?" the lady asked. "Yes who is this?" "This is Erika of Portlands Womans and Children's hospital, Your girlfriend, Aurora Banks, got into an accident, she requested we call you." "Oh shit, Ill be there. soon." I said before hanging up.

"Yo Asia, I got to go, Aurora is in the hospital" I said before leaving. "Oh my god, I hope shes ok, tell her to call me when you get there."

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An hour later I got to The hospital. "Hi, who are you here to visit." The receptionist said.  "Aurora Banks" "Relationship?" "Boyfriend" I answered. "Ok shes in room c87"

I walked in the room and a whole bunch of doctors are around her I couldn't see her and all I heard was some mumbling but I heard the words "Labor" and "Premature" Loud and clear as they wheeled her bed into a surgery room.