The Secret PT 2 || A Pretty Little Liars fanfic

Birthday

I wrote for hours that night, Despite how tired I was and despite how early I had to get up; I just kept on writing and the words kept on flowing.

Eli woke me up very early, 6 o'clock on the dot. His sleeping was very wonky but I didn't mind, I knew as soon as I woke up that I got to spend time with my little man and I wouldn't trade that for the world.

He and I had breakfast and got ready for his big day, His first birthday!

''Who's one, Eli?'' I questioned Eli who had a cheeky smile on his face, Eli sat confused for a second then smiled ''Me!'' He said in a faint voice, I tickled him as my nose scrunched ''That's right, You! My baby boy is one!'' I cheered.

Spencer agreed to letting me host Eli's party at her lake house, There were going to be a lot of guests and my house was not quite big enough for that many people. My family was coming of course, Hardy (Ezra's friend), Wes and my friends and their family. I encouraged everybody not to buy much, I don't want Eli to be too spoiled but knowing my family and friends; He's going to be spoiled whether I like it or not.

I sat there on Ezra's bed, Eli in my arms as I rocked him back and forth. Things use to be simply, Well as simple as things can get in Rosewood. I thought staying in Ezra's place would bring me and Eli closer to him but it's been a bad reminder of that day; Each night I dream of him and what happened and the images just won't leave my mind; It's eating me alive.

''Oh, My handsome prince. Will we be okay?'' I ask him, Not expecting an answer from a one year old little boy. Surprisingly he nods rapidly ''Yes muma.'' Eli says in the most adorable voice. I feel a tear run down my face, He's perfect in every way.

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I pulled up into Spencer's lake houses drive way; Parking along the side of the lake house so people could pull up freely. I noticed Spencer's car was already here, I wasn't surprised she was here before me.

I opened up the driver side back door, Unbuckling Eli and straightening out his ''Tiny but tough'' Active Tee along with his pull on cargo shorts.

Placing Eli in the stroller as I buckled him in, Making sure he is in snug. 

Starting off to the Lake house front door as Spencer opens it with a wild smile ''I wasn't expecting you for an hour!'' She said surprised to see me, I carefully maneuvered the stroller up the stairs backwards. ''I wanted to hang out with my bestfriend.'' I smiled as I got to the top of the stairs. Embracing her, Missing my friends more then ever.

''I'm going to let him nap before the party.'' I mentioned to Spencer, Looking over at Eli who was still buckled and fast asleep in his stroller. Spencer nodded ''Good idea, Not aloud to have a cranky baby today.'' She laughed as she played with his feet which he was kicking in his sleep.

'' I can't believe he is one.'' I said astonished by the fact, It was like just yesterday I was holding him for the first time in my arms with Ezra by my side; Sharing tears of joy and amazement. I now understand what my parents meant by they grow up so quick, Children do. One day they are being born, The next they are having their first birthday.

Picking up a colourful banner that read ''Happy birthday.'' I stood on the step ladder as I hung up one side of the Banner along the wall and Spencer hung up the other end.

I stepped off of the ladder and examined if it was straight, it was.

''Is the cake in the fridge?'' I questioned Spence, Making sure we had everything. Spencer nodded ''Yeah, The food, Drinks and cake are all in there.'' She reassured me; Noting we hadn't forgotten anything.