Anytime, Anywhere For You

21. Birthday Surprise

After getting back from Waffle House, Jey and I laid around the hotel for the remainder of the day. I asked if he wanted to do anything else for his birthday, since we have dinner reservations at 8 tonight. But, Jey just wanted to chill.

I laugh to myself, as I lay on Jey's chest.

"What?" He asks.

"I'm just amazed that you haven't changed over the years. Ever since we were little, you never cared about your birthday.."

Jey shrugs. "It's just another day for me. I only celebrate it because mom wanted to. And I know you love birthdays.."

I sit up and look at him. Jey's face is expressionless, as he stares at the tv.

"Jey, are you ok? You seem..I don't know. Like, something is on your mind."

He looks at me and shakes his head.

"It's nothing. Just thinking to myself." He pulls me into his arms and I sigh.

"You've been distracted lately..Well, since I've been here. Did I do something?" I ask.

Jey scoffs. "No. It's not.. I just have a lot on my mind."

I sigh. "If you say so.."

I don't know what's wrong with this man, but he's acting weird..He seems a bit distracted about something.

As I'm rattling my brain, trying to think of what could be bothering Jey; his phone rings.

He leans over to pick it up and sits up, as he looks at the screen.

"Uh, I gotta take this."

I frown, as Jey gets up and leaves the room.

I sigh feeling frustrated and grab my pillow.

"The hell is wrong with him?!" I hiss under my breath.

Jey POV

I answer my phone, once I leave the room and sigh.

"What's up?"

"Me and your brothers are in the lobby waiting on you. Bring your ass." Roman says.

"Aight, I'll be down in a minute."

I hang up and head back into the room. Aniyah is laying on the bed with her back towards me.

"I'm heading out with the guys for a few hours. I'll be back before it's time for dinner."

Aniyah turns to look at me with a confused expression on her beautiful face.

"I thought you wanted to spend the day together?" She asks.

"I do. But, I have something to do first."

Aniyah sighs and nods. "Cool. I'll be here when you get back."

I nervously lick my lips at her irritable tone. I know that she knows I'm acting weird. But, what else can I do? What I have planned tonight is...Something I never thought I'd do. Not for a few years, anyways.

I walk over to the bed and kiss her cheek.

"I won't be gone long. I promise, Baby."

Aniyah turns to look at me and I gently caress her cheek. Her eyes search mine and I smile reassuringly at her.

"What are you keeping from me?" She asks.

"It's a surprise. I know how you can't keep a secret to save your life, so.."

Aniyah's interest is peaked, as her eyes widen and she sits up.

"I wanna know! Please tell me." She begs and already, my heart pounds.