Maybe I'm Amazed~Threequel to I Wanna Be Your Man~

Chapter 91

Alice's P.O.V

June 18, 1973

I got up extra early in the morning so I could make Paul a special birthday breakfast. I placed the pancakes, strawberries and whipped cream on a breakfast tray. I quietly made my way to the bedroom. I peeked inside and saw Paul still sleeping soundly.

"Paulie, it's time to get up" I spoke as I stepped inside. I saw him shift slightly. I walked over to him, placed the tray on the bedside table, and kneeled beside him. I stared at him for a moment, admiring his gorgeous face. I gently blew on nose causing his eyes to flutter open.

"Happy birthday Paulie" I said. He smiled at me.

"Thanks, my love" he said. He reached for my hand. He took it and brought it up to his lips. He gently kissed it.

"I brought you some breakfast" I said.

"Can I have you for breakfast?" he said. I gave him a smirk and reached for the breakfast tray. He sat up and I placed the tray in front of him.

"This looks delicious, love" he said.

"Thanks. I made it just for you. I even made the whip cream myself. I have something else for you" I said. I walked over to the closet and grabbed Paul's gift which was resting on the top shelf. I went back over to Paul. I gave it to him.

"Now, you can't open it until tonight" I said

"Why?" Paul asked me curiously.

"I want us to be alone when you open it and everybody else to be asleep" I said.

"It must be special then" Paul said

"Well, I worked on it very hard. I know you'll love it" I said. I dipped my finger into the whipped cream then put my finger in my mouth. I licked it off, and moaned from the exquisite taste. Paul watched me very intently.

"It's better than I thought it would be. Do you want a taste?" I asked. Paul nodded. I dipped my finger in the whipped cream again.

"Open up Paulie" I said in a seductive tone. He opened his mouth for me and I put my finger inside. He clamped his mouth over my finger. He began sucking on my finger, and used his tongue to lick off the whipped cream. Even when he cleaned it all off, he sucked on my finger for another moment or so. It then slipped out with a pop.

"That's very delicious, love. It tastes even better mixed with you" Paul said.

"I'm glad you like it. Now eat up, birthday boy" I said

~

I sent Helen and Denny out for a supply run and Ethel decided to go with them. Linda and I were almost finished with Paul's cake. All we had to do was put the icing on.

"Linda, are you sure Paul won't be back for another hour? I want to make sure the cake gets done and that all the guests arrive before he does" I said

"That's why I sent Joseph out with him. He should help keep Paul preoccupied" Linda said. I let out a giggle.

"What are you giggling about?" Linda asked

"It's just the thought of my husband and my ex-husband hanging out together" I said.

"And getting along with each other?" Linda asked

"Yeah. It's funny. Ever since Joseph and I got divorced, they've become really good friends. I always assumed that Joseph would have a grudge against Paul since I had an affair with him throughout the marriage" I said

"Yeah, and look where that brought you two. The happiest married couple I've ever known" Linda said. I heard the front door open.

"Mommy!" I heard Ethel call me. She joined us in the kitchen.

"Oh! Just the person we needed. Did you, Helen and Denny get everything we need?" I asked

"Yes mommy" she said

"Great. Can you bring us thirty one candles please?" I asked. She nodded and hurried off back to Helen and Denny. Moments later, she came back with thirty one candles. I also heard a knock on the door.

"Thank you sweetie. Do you want to help Linda put them on the cake while I go get the door?" I said. Ethel nodded. While she began helping Linda with the candles, I went to go answer the door. It was George and Pattie, and Ringo and Maureen with Zak, Jason and Lee. Cynthia, Roberto and Julian were with them as well.

"Good! You're all early! Please come in!" I said. Everyone stepped inside and I closed the door behind them.

"Good. Almost everyone is here, and with an hour to spare as well" I said

"Jane and Gerald should be here soon with Carrie and Peter" Cynthia said.

"Lovely! Please, go make yourselves comfortable. Our house is your house" I said.

~

The rest of our guests arrived with thirty minutes left of Paul's arrival to be home. While I was patiently waiting for Paul to come home, Ethan had found me.

"Hey Ethan. Thanks for coming today" I said

"You and Paul are our friends. We wouldn't miss his surprise party" Ethan said

"I was surprised when I saw Francie with your child in her arms. It's been so long since we've seen each other, I forgot that she was even pregnant" I said

"We named him Tommy after Uncle Thomas. Anyways, I was hoping to talk to you about Roger" Ethan said. Before I could respond, I heard another knock on the door. That's weird. All the guests are here and I wasn't expecting anyone else.

"Please hold that thought for a moment" I said. I walked over to the front door and opened it.

"John?" I said. He flashed me a smile.

"Hi Alice. May I come in?" he asked. I nodded and he stepped inside.

"What are you doing here?" I asked

"It's Paul's birthday, isn't it? I want to help celebrate it!" John said. I smiled and brought him into a hug.

"Paul is going to be so happy you're here" I said

"Well he is my best friend" John said. Our moment was interrupted when Laura rushed to my side.

"Paul and Joseph are approaching the house" she informed me.

"Alright. Everybody hide!" I said. As everybody hid, I turned off the light and then hid myself. I heard the door open and close. When the light was turned on again, that's when everybody came out of hiding.

"Surprise!"

It startled Paul at first but then he grew a huge smile. I walked over to him and hugged him. His arms wrapped tightly around me.

"Happy birthday Paul" The words spoken didn't come from me, but from John. I let go of Paul as John started to approach us.

"John? You came!" Paul said

"Why wouldn't I? You're my best friend Macca" John said

"You're mine too Johnny" Paul said. They pulled each other into a hug. Paul looked in my direction and mouthed thank you to me. I smiled in return and I swear I could see a tear or two roll down his cheek.