A New Life, A Big Change {N.H} Book 1

21 and in New York

I was woken up by a phone call, and I thought by myself. "Who would call this early on a Saturday morning of all days?" I grabbed my phone from my bedside table and still sleepy, I answered it.

"Hallo."

"Hi sweetheart, it's mom. I just wanted to say happy birthday."

"Thanks, mom." I didn't really sound excited.

"What are you planning for your special day?"

"Don't know yet mom, Aralynne said she has a surprise for me. I will just have to wait and see."

"That sounds like fun. Enjoy the rest of your day. I got to run, got a few things that I want to do. I love you, can't wait for you to come home soon. Bye sweetheart."

"Bye Mom, love you too."

Mom ended the call, and I crept back under my covers, I closed my eyes and tried to go to sleep again.

Aralynne came into the room with such a noise. Suddenly a loud bang shattered the silence, giving me a fright, making me sit upright in my bed.

"Good morning! Birthday girl." She said in a singsong voice.

"What's so good about this glorious morning?" I asked, being irritated by the way I was woken up.

"Just everything. Why would you ask such a question? Well, let me tell you why. It's because it is your birthday and today is all about you." Aralynne jumped on top of my bed, causing me to fall from my bed.

"Ouch! Hey, that hurt."

"Are you okay Z?" Aralynne got off the bed and helped me up.

"Yeah, I will survive, for now. So what do you have planned for today? If I might ask."

Aralynne was more excited than I was, I wish Niall could have been here, but it was impossible he had shows to do.

We talked a lot on the phone, and it felt like I knew him like forever, I know that sounds cheesy.

He was the perfect boyfriend we skyped from time to time, but it was only for a few minutes.

We have only been together for two weeks, but it was the best weeks of my life.

Aralynne placed a big box on my bed and handed me a little pink note that was taped to the box.

Happy birthday, I am sorry that I can't be there with you Princess but enjoy your night out with Aralynne. Wear this dress tonight; I know you are going to look beautiful, wish I could see you in it.

Love Nialler Xoxo.

P.S. Remember that I am crazy about you.

"So, who is it from?" Aralynne was more curious than I was.

"Like you don't know?"

"I don't so now tell me."

"It's from Niall."

I opened the box, and the most beautiful dress was displayed. I softly ran my fingers across the material, wherever I touched it, it flowed like water. It was cool to the touch.

"Take it out of the box; I want to see it." Aralynne shouted in awe.

I stood up from my bed and lifted the dress out of the box. It felt as if I picked up two feathers in my hands.

I held the dress in front of me, my hands shaking and I turned to look at myself in the mirror.

"Wow Zenè, Niall is such a romantic."

"He is the best."

My heart skipped a beat, and I had to hold back the tears that threatened to spill from my eyes. The material shimmered in the early sunlight that shone through the window.

The color of my eyes matched the color of the dress as if it were poured from the same bottle.

"Earth to Zenè, halloo!"

"What? Sorry A, my mind wandered for a second."

"You have been staring in that mirror for close to ten minutes."

"Sorry, what did you say?"

"Why don't you try it on."

"Try what on?"

Aralynne looked at me as if I had gone mad or something. I looked in the mirror again; I could not get enough of the dress.

"Just try on the dress, please? I will even help you."

"No, that ... I mean, I will manage by myself, no need for you to help me."

I started to remove my pajamas and stopped just short before removing my undergarments. I picked up the dress and pulled it over my head.

It felt like an autumn wind blowing over my body as the dress flowed over every curve that I possessed. It was a perfect size. It was gossamer soft, and I practically felt naked.

The dress accentuated my whole body. I stared at myself in the mirror, not recognizing myself. I looked more like a Princess Niall made me out to be.

*Stay sweet Xoxo ✌.