Stubborn Love

Chapter:19

  one year later

    I woke up to an empty bed on the day of my nineteenth birthday.  I could have swore Josh was lying next to me when I fell asleep last night.  I got up and slowly made my way to the bathroom to brush my teeth and wash my face. I tied my hair into a messy bun and made my way to James' room. Shockingly he wasnt there, he must be with Josh.

    I slowly walked down the stairs and was greeted with the smell of bacon and eggs. Yummy.  "What are you boys doing?" I questioned. 

   James came running over to me and yelled, "Happy birthday Mummy!"

    I bent down to pick him up and thanked him while I planted a kiss on his chubby baby cheek. I walked further into the kitchen and stole a piece of bacon that was on a plate on the island.  "That is for breakfast," Josh said. He pulled me closer to him and planted a kiss on my lips.  I kissed him back till James started wiggling around and made noise of disgust.

    Josh and I pulled away from each other reluctantly.  "Happy birthday Gracie," he said to me grinning.

   "Thank you," I replied reaching to steal another piece of bacon.

   Josh pulled the plate away from me and held it above my head.  I was unable to reach it because he is taller than me. "That's rude, give it back," I said pulling my best puppy dog face.

    He bent down and quickly pecked my lips then pulled away and walked back over to the stove.  With the plate of bacon. "You ruined the surprise Grace. James and I were making you breakfast in bed for your birthday.  Then you had to come downstairs and ruin everything," Josh said.

   "Well excuse me for waking up," I said.

    "Too late now, grab a seat at the table, breakfast is ready," Josh said. I grabbed James off the ground and sat him in his seat. Then I took a seat myself. Josh placed all the food on the table and then sat down himself.  Then we dug in to the delicious meal that Josh made me for my birthday breakfast.

   Josh made bacon, eggs, toast, sausages, pancakes, and fruits.  It all tasted absolutely delicious.  He is an awesome cook for a nineteen year old boy. 

   As we were eating I realized my parents and sister weren't home.  "Josh where is my family?" I questioned.

    "Your mom and dad had to go to work early. They told me to wish you a happy birthday for them. So happy birthday.  And Chloe is at my house with my brother. I have a strange feeling those two have something going on which is disgusting," Josh replied.  Well I was expecting the parent thing but not the Chloe and Jacob thing. That is gross.

    "Well that is surprising. "

   "What is?" Josh questioned.

    "The fact you think my older sister and your older brother have something going on," I answered him. He made a sound of understanding before he began stuffing his face with food again.  When we both finished eating Josh cleaned up the dishes.  I offered to help but he said no because its my birthday and I Can't do anything apparently.

   We spent the rest of the morning and most of the afternoon lounging on the couch. We watched movies till I had to go get ready for my party.  My wonderful sister insisted in throwing me a nineteenth birthday party.  Much to my dismay. 

    I went upstairs and took a quick shower.  When I was finished I applied my makeup.  Which consisted of foundation, natural eye makeup and rosy red lips and cheeks. Then I blow dried my hair. It fell in natural waves down my back, it looked good so I left it like that.