Walk Out On

Chapter 10: Best friends and Birthdays!!

"Do not regret growing older. It's a privilege denied to many so make your birthday's worth it"

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Later on yesterday, after our dates, Vicky followed me back and we ended on a heated argument.

Vicky: What was that? You should have seen your face? That look you gave, Rose

Me: what look?

Vicky stared with a disbelief look on her face.

Me: don't' look at me like that, she was getting all over him. Being his girlfriend I wouldn't enjoy that while being there. Wouldn't you feel the same if, someone was all over Stephan???

Vicky waited for a while and 'well of course I would be but it's Rose, she is my friend. You are mistaking yourself, you are being the jealous girlfriend right now'.

We were both at the end of my bed, glaring at each other by now.

All I could do was stare back at her, to know that this conversation would lead nowhere. And so being the sensible one, I stepped aside and let this one go. Fighting with Vicky didn't give any good feelings, it's terrible and hurtful to fight with your best friend.

'Fine, maybe you are right...' I sighed and told her gesturing her for a hug. For which she returned with no hesitation. We were back on being 'us' in a few minutes.

And soon she had to go, before leaving saying that tomorrow is another day to wait for.

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Indeed, today was a day to await for. Today was Rose's birthday.

Birthdays are days which we celebrate to keep up with our long lives ahead of us and to which we accept gifts of all shapes and sizes openly.

Apparently, Vicky found completely normal to wake me up before my alarm and come over to complete her gift for Rose. My parents adore her, so they wouldn't mind adopting her even.

Unlike other mornings, my morning started a bit early, today. Things I do for the love of my best friend and loved ones.

The gift was one of a kind, and DIY (Do . It . Yourself) gift. It was book with their memories within it. Pictures from time to time of Vicky and Rose's were all over the book. And the guys were even here and there in the book. Jokes and bucket lists were made. Gifts made with love and effort can never be gone in vain. I was sure, she would love it.

There was one particular one I found amusing. It was based on Erik and my relationship. Being a bit different from the other two girls, I was fairer, and compared to Erik I was fairer than ever. The joke was shown in pictures, of two cats. Quite adorable ones.

One snow and pure white cat.

One dark knight black cat.

I'm sure you could guess which one was me, by now and which was him. The whole cat fetish came when one day, Erik called me 'kitten' and everyone found it adoring for us.

The book was decorated with sharpies and all the colorful things in the world. It was finished and packed by noon. Vicky was all set and ready to give a grand birthday for Rose.

The determination to show that they are committed in a relationship shows a lot, in any relation.

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We were all set and ready, on the way we bought a vanilla strawberry cake.

Reaching her house, we went up to her place and were greeted by her mom. I was amused to see the guys already present in the house. All of us ready, waiting for the birthday girl.

Just at that moment, the main door creaked a bit and came in Rose.

"Happy birthday!!" we shouted in union.

She was definitely surprised and happy. She acted like she was mad at her mom for tricking her to go out while we planned it out, but whole act in vain as it showed how much she loved her mom. Motherly love can never go wrong.

It's true and pure.

We all were lounging in the living room and each of us exchanging gifts. When it came to Vicky's turn she was beaming with joy. Opening the gift, ever so careful, like it's fragile, you can see her smile grow and grow. 'I love it!' was all she said. Brought happiness to Vicky in all ways.

We all cornered up to see what were inside and laughed.

"Some moments are meant to be treasured'--- was written bold and pink on the front page.

The last page was with wishes from the guy's and the girls. Each and every one wrote a note that brought happiness and joy to Rose.

Seeing Rose happy made all of us satisfied. Satisfied, knowing we did good by being her friends and making her birthday another memory to go the book, itself.

Our attention was grabbed by an amazing smell of food. Rose's elder sister, Phoebe came in with the steaming pot of – what??

Steaming, juicy and spiced up octopus.

Felt so good that everyone was earning for more. After a good meal of octopus. We all sat around to comfort our tummies.

Time went by fast we didn't even realize it. To make the memory count, Rose took a Polaroid camera and snapped a picture of all of us. Pasting the picture in her new fond memory book, closing it after a memorable and unforgettable birthday, in hope of having another worthy birthday next year.

"Time doesn't wait for us, so we have to make use of the time while we have it" 

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Lilo & Stitch all the way 💙 🌺

Short and sweet... 🍰

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