Chapter 14- Planning Surprises
_____Ayana's Pov_______
I had just dropped Ariel off to school after her week vacation from school.
It was Monday and on Friday Ariel would be turning twelve. I knew her favorite color was blue and her favorite Disney princess was Melody, Ariel's daughter in 'The Little Mermaid'.
I immediately called some party decorators to confirm the various things needed at Ariel's party.
Just as I was driving to a cake shop, my phone rang.
"Hello?" I answered .
"Ms. Octave, have you forgotten about the case? We need in back in South Carolina as soon as possible!" Corporal Harris shouted.
" Sir, I'll be there Sunday evening for the latest. I just need to cover up some stuff in Los Angeles and then I'll be back on the case." I said as calmly as I could in gritted teeth.
"You better." he said and grumbled some incoherent things before hanging up.
"Arrghhh." I yelled aloud.
I hate him so much. He is so annoying.
As I parked in front of the shop, I took my phone and called the team.
Trevor answered the phone.
"Trevor, why did you make Harris call me. You know how annoyed I get when he calls me ! What is your---" he cut me off.
" It wasn't me. Corporal Harris realized we had not fully completed the analysis of the investigation and was furious. Someone then said we could not without a leader. By the way , where have you been?" he asked cunningly .
" L.A. I'm taking care of business. I'll be back soon. When I'm back make sure you guys are ready to work. Got a party to plan so later." I said and hung up the phone.
I got out of the vehicle and entered the shop.
"Hello. Welcome to Frosted Cupcakery. I am Ria and I will be assisting you today." she said smiling.
"Hi Ria. I'm Ayana and I am looking for cakes for a party. I need the cakes by Friday and want them to be chocolate flavored and blue icing design." I said sweetly.
She scribbled something on her notepad.
"Would you like to take a look at some of the cakes we have on display?" she asked kindly.
" Sure." I replied and followed her .
*******half an hour later********
I was currently in a store buying Ariel her gifts. Her favorite color was blue so I decided upon something blue for her.
"Ma'am , do you need some help?" a worker at the store asked me.
"Sure. I'm looking for a blue dress for a girl about eleven years of age." I said smiling.
The lady then directed me to the rack full of dresses.
After half an hour of searching, I found the perfect dress.
I then bought some dolls such as the little mermaid and Melody.
I got out of the store, at the verge of collapsing due to all the bags in my hand.
I then went to a party store to buy decorations for the party. I decided that Ariel should have a pool party. I know she would have fun. Henry had already arranged with her class friends to come to our house for the party after school that Friday.
I think planning this surprise has been the hardest task for me.
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