Orange Blossom

Chapter 7

"Feliz cumpleaños, Naranja," my mother said to me as I woke up to a small caramel cake with seventeen candles.

"Thank you, Mom," I said smiling gracefully.

"Make a wish," my mom said, while I sat up in bed.

I closed my eyes for a few seconds then blew out the candles.

"My baby's getting old," she said dramatically.

"You know what that means for you too, right?" I said back with a sly smile.

"Shut up," she said whiping the frosting on my face.

"Mom!" I yelled out loud laughing, doing the same.

"Okay, okay! Don't waste it," she said trying to be serious, but her laughter took over. I laughed with her.

"What do you wanna do today?" she said calming down.

"I want to go rock climbing, paint balling, bowling, then get our nails done," I suggested, talking with my mouth full.

"You wanna get your nails done?" my mom asked unbelievably.

"I only suggested that because you like getting your feet rubbed and painted," I said licking my fork.

"Of course I do! Ouu, I'm excited now! Get ready & let's go!" she yelled jumping out the door.

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"Mija, be careful with your nails!" my mom yelled as I carried shopping bags.

She thought it'd be fun to go to the mall and buy me everything SHE adored which was lingerie, shoes, and makeup.

For my sake, she let us go our separate ways, giving me money for whatever I wanted. I was grateful for what she bought me, but I felt bad that she was spending too much.

"My french manicure is fine, Mom," I said shaking my head.

I dropped the bags on the floor in my room and fell on top my bed. I was exhausted from our long day, but that wasn't going to stop me from partying tonight.

"Mom!" I called out to her, still in bed.

"Yes, Blossom?" she asked walking into my room.

"Oh, I just wanted to remind you about the sleepover tonight at Jessica's. She actually just texted me that she and the girls are taking me out to dinner," I answered respectfully.

"Of course! That's sweet of them. What time were you planning on leaving? What time is it at?" she asked. I looked at the time. It read 7:56 PM.

"Probably 8:30, so I should take a shower now," I said heading for the bathroom in rush.

"Okay, dress nicely," she called out to me.

"Okay!" I yelled back before shutting the door.

"Yes," I said under my breath. Everything's going according to plan.

I stripped out of my clothes and took a quick shower. Once I was done, I threw on my robe and started to blow dry my hair.

After I finished blow drying my hair, I headed toward my room and packed for the sleepover.

"Check, check, check," I said to myself as I zipped up my backpack and threw it on the floor.

"Now what to wear," I said to myself as I slid open my closet.

As I looked inside, I slapped myself for almost forgetting.

"Thank you, Jessica," I said grabbing the mystery gift that Jessica bought me yesterday.