Ocean Eyes [ COMPLETED ]

Chapter 18 Part 2

-Annabelle's POV-

"I'm going to go home and drop these bags off, you girls continue shopping," Aspen says as she speeds walks out of the mall.

Atallia and I walk over to the food court, we find a Starbucks and order ourselves drinks.

As we sit at a table, we begin to talk about life.

I look down at my phone to check the time, 4:30 PM.

Wow. we spent quite a while shopping!

"Hey Anna," Atallia says.

"What's up?" I reply.

"August said that we could have a mini photoshoot down at Venice Beach in 15 minutes. Wanna go?" She asks.

"Of course! Sounds like fun.

We walk out to the curb as we wait for our uber to arrive. We get out of the uber once we reach the beach and meet up with August.

"Hey, it's the birthday girl!" August says as he hugs me and bumps his fist with Atallia.

"Y'all ready to take some photos?" August says in a girly voice.

We laugh, "Of course we are"

Over the next 2 hours, Atallia and I have been flaunting the most ridiculous poses.

"Yas girl work it!" August says in his girly voice as he snaps a few more pictures.

"Ok, I think that's a wrap! I can drive you girls home" August continues.

Atallia and I nod as we pick up the bags and file into August's car.

I look down at my phone and see a text from Daniel.

"Hope you had a good day baby :)"

My heart fluttered a little, he's so adorable.

August parked the car in front of the house we all got out carrying the bags.

"I'll carry your bags," August says as he holds out his hand.

I knew he wasn't going to let me carry the bags so I let him grab the bags.

"Close your eyes Anna," Atallia says as she places her hands over my eyes.

I hear the door open and I waddle into the house. I walk further into the house and stopped.

Atallia removed her hands and my eyes fluttered open to see my parents, the boys, Christina, Angi, Aspen, David and Lisa (Aspen and Atallia's parents).

Mom came running to me as I gladly took in her embrace. Dad came over and hugged the both of us. As we broke apart, my parents glanced over to Daniel who waved awkwardly.

"You know sweetheart, he's a good boy," Mom says smiling at me.

"You better not hurt her or else," Dad said as he stood in front of Daniel.

"I would never hurt her sir if I ever did I have a group of people who would set me straight," Daniel says as he looks over at the boys and the girls.

Dad looked over at them and smiled.

"Treat her well son," Dad says as he walks back to me side-hugging me.

"Don't scare him, Dad!" I playfully hit his arm.

We laugh as I make my way through the various guests. We end up partying most of the night, of course, August was taking pictures and Eben was the DJ.

Aspen brought out a cake saying "Happy Birthday 18th Anna" Everyone started to sing happy birthday, the boys obviously standing out.

I blow out the candles and everyone claps.