Reach (Love Me Now Series #2) | Complete

👑 Chapter 32 👑

Markey's POV

I spent the whole day setting up for Mariah's surprise party. Finally, she was here at the club and everything was about to begin. I saw her sitting at the table that I keep reserved for Leya.

She has had the same table since I bought it 2 years ago. When Leya told me that Mariah's birthday was coming up, I just knew I had to do something special.

I planned a big ass party and invited everyone. The club would be the perfect spot. Off to the back of the club were 3 other buildings. Two of the
buildings were fully staffed with workers to take care of your kids. The last was a hotel. I didn't believe in drinking and driving, nor did I believe that it was ok to abandon your child to go out and drink.

When they began singing the happy birthday song, I snuck up behind her. I thought that she would be excited about this, but she was really killing the mood. I decided that we would just talk later.

I did all of this for her. I shut down the club for the night, called up all her friends n family, made sure the cake was perfect, got Mariah to get her here.... and she act like I was nothing.

Yes, I maybe I should have taken the time out to shoot her a happy birthday text. Leya came to the table that I was sitting at. She took one look at my face and asked, "What's wrong?"

That's the thing about having a twin. It's almost as if the two of you are on the same wavelength. They can always tell when something is going on. Normally, I think it's pretty cool, but on days like today, not so much.

"Honestly, I expected her to be just a bit grateful. I mean, yes it's my girlfriend's birthday and it's kind of expected of me to throw a party, but she just downplayed all the hard work I put into this. I bust my ass trying to make this great for her, and she is just completely unappreciative. She said her day would have been better if I would have just text her and said happy birthday."

I started out into the crowd not really seeing anyone. I was just so pissed.

"Mark, she's not like us. See you and me, we would be all over a party like this. We like legendary. Mariah just likes thoughtful. Apparently, to make her happy, you didn't need all of this. All you had to do was just say happy birthday babe. Mariah hates surprises. I though you ran this by her first."

"What do you mean she hates surprises? She was as fine when I surprised her on dates. How is this any different?

"When the two of you were on a date, it was just the two of you. She really doesn't like being the center of attention and she absolutely does not like large crowds."

I needed to talk to Mariah and make things right. I found her hiding out in a corner.

"Leya told me something kind of funny. She said that you don't like large crowds."

"I don't. I hate being the center of attention. Why would you do something like this to me?"

"I thought it would be great. I wanted to surprise you with all of your family and friends. I wanted to make your party the best. Yes, I should have text you earlier and said happy birthday. That part in the plan just slipped my mind. I just wanted everything to be perfect for you. Please forgive me."

"How were you able to rent out this club?"

"Babe, I own this club. Did you not notice that the name of the club is the same name inside of that ring I gave you?"

"Well excuse me for being a lowly peasant; must I bow down in the face of your greatness?"

"Nope, see you gone be my queen so we equal. The peasants must bow to you."

"I truly am sorry. I didn't realize that you felt that way about large crowds,"
I said as I kissed her behind her ear. She let out the softest of moans.

"It's fine. I forgive you this time."

For the rest of the night all we did was dance. She really seemed to be having a great time. Finally it was time for cake.

I brought the first piece to Mariah. When she went for the fork, I grabbed the fork and the plate. She looked at me and raised her brow. She thought she looked intimidating, but really she was just cute.

"Let me feed you babe. Just a lowly peasant trying to take care of his queen."

She smirked and leaned towards me. Our mothers walked by and gushed over how cute we were.

"Listen, I truly love the both of you. I have a bit of a problem though. I don't like to share."

Before I got the tongue lashing of a lifetime, I pulled out my phone. I motioned for my Dad and Mr. Abrams to come over.

"Actually, it's almost time for you to leave."

If looks could kill, they would be digging my grave.

"I know that it's customary to give gifts to the birthday girl, but I also know that the most important people in her life, other than me of course, are the four of you. With that, I have these four tickets for you. After a lot of talking to my beauty queen here, I decided to send you on a trip to Greece. This way you don't bite my head off for not sharing this beauty."

Surprisingly, they just gave us a hug and left.

"You do realize that you barely escaped with your life right."

"I think I was only able to keep my life because it's your birthday."

Everyone was so engrossed in the party.
I pulled Mariah onto my lap and she put her head on my shoulder. We watched as everyone danced to the music.

I let my had make its way to her thigh. She swatted my hand away and said, "Nice try. The party was wonderful, but you didn't think it would be that easy did you?"

Immediately I heard Leya and Lacey began to laugh. I didn't even notice their approach. Leya pulled handed me a bag, "Maybe this will add a bit of luck to your situation."

I peeked in the bag and all I saw was red lace. The girl knew that red was my favorite color. Mariah quickly snatched the bag put of my hand. When she looked inside, it seemed that her blush rose from her feet to her cheeks.

Leya and Lacey began making kissing noises and singing, "Get your freak on."
Mariah shot them a death glare and they quickly made their way back to the other side of the room.

"Don't even think about it," she said as she hid the bag under the table.

"I would never," I replied as made a trail of kisses from behind her ear down her neck. I brought my nose right back up the same path and began sucking on her earlobe.