Living with a Jerk

Birthday Part 3

My jaw dropped.

There standing in front of me, was my entire family. My maternal and paternal grandparents, my aunts and uncles and let's not forget my crazy cousins.

A wide smile spreaded across my lips as I looked at everyone. I haven't seen these people in almost three years. Yeah, I talk to them over the phone and video chat but it's been a really long time since I've actually seen them. Tears brought their way to my eyes. I had no idea how much I missed these people until now.

"Okay everyone, on three. One..two..three- Happy Birthday to you.." Jasmine lead everyone in the singing of the Birthday song. I couldn't help but to grin wider at the scene before me.

"Hip hip!" Logan shouted when they finished singing.

"Hurray!" Everyone yelled in sync.

I giggled and wiped away the betraying tear that managed to escape.

My two grandmothers then made their way towards me with a cake and eighteen candles stuck to it.

"Make a wish dear." My maternal grandmother said. I smiled as I looked at everyone's joyous faces. The feeling of my hand being slightly squeezed reminded me of the fact that Jason was still here. I glanced at him and he gave me a small smile which I returned.

I closed my eyes and made my wish, hoping for it to come true. I blew out the candles and every body cheered.

"So, what did you wish for?" Jason asked in a soft voice.

"Don't worry about it." I said with a teasing smirk.

"Naomi! You didn't tell me you had a boyfriend!" My aunt Grace squealed. Yes, she squealed like a teenage girl. I didn't even know that that was capable of coming out of her 40 year old body.

"H-he's not my boyfriend." I muttered shyly as my cheeks went completely red.

"Naomi you don't have to hide the fact that this handsome fella here is your boyfriend." Aunt Grace muttered and sent Jason a flirtatious wink.

Oh God. Aunt Grace was one of those aunts that always looked for their true love on those dating sites. Long story short, it never works out; But that doesn't stop good ole aunt Grace from trying again.

My face got even redder, embarrassed by my aunt's not so subtle action.

"Seriously! He is not my boyfriend." I assured her and emphasized the "not" part.

I could see Jason at the corner of my eye, smirking at my embarrassment. I gave him a look which said "Help me!"
Jason mouthed an 'okay' and stepped forward.

"Hello my name is Jason Adams. Pleasure to meet you." Jason introduced and stuck out his hand for my aunt to shake.

"Grace Carter, pleasure's all mine." My aunt said and shook Jason's outstretched hand.

"Don't mind Naomi here. She's still getting used to the fact that we're dating so she always deny it. So yes I am indeed her boyfriend. A proud one too."

Ohhh Myyyy Goooood.

You have gotta be kidding me!

Seriously Jason?!

This is not what I meant by 'Help me' !
I widened my eyes and sent Jason a 'What the hell?!' look.

"I knew it!" My aunt gushed and smiled widely. "Hey everyone! Meet Naomi's boyfriend Jason!" My aunt yelled.

Oh my.

In just a few seconds everyone was gathered around Jason and I, shooting us endless questions. I looked over at Jason and saw that he was a bit uncomfortable with my entire family interrogating him all at once.