Complicated Miracle

Birthday Chapter 74

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" Happy birthday to you!! " I smile at everyone as they sing to me. Dad smiles as I blow out the candles. It's my fourteenth birthday. And I get to spend it with dad!!! I'm so happy. 

Marissa hands me a bunch of presents. " Aw, guys. Thanks. " I smile up at everyone. I open up some of the gifts. Most of the adults gave me fancy clothing and electronics. I got video games and consuls from the boys. Lip glosses, nail polish, and jewelry from the girls. 

I take a bite of the cake I'm handed and laugh at some joke Tommy tells. He gets confused halfway through the joke and turns to his dad for help. 

" Hey, Aura. Can I talk to you for a moment? " Chase asks as he gestures to the door. 

" Um, sure. " I set my stuff aside and wipe my hands on my pants as I stand up. I walk over to the balcony where he's standing and close the door behind me. " What do you need to talk about? " 

" I wanted to give you, um, to give you this. " He pulls a small, dark, velvet green box from his pockets. 

" Oh. " I smile. 

He hands me the box. " Open it. " 

I gently open the box and his fingertips brush mine as he lets go of the soft container. My heart raced at the small contact and my stomach gets butterflies. I open the box and gasp at the beauty of the contents. A small dog, a St. Bernard, is on an expensive-looking chain. The dog has diamonds, real diamonds, and my first name is engraved in fancy small letters on the collar. 

I look up at Chase. " Chase. " I say in a breathy gasp. 

Chase nervously looks at me while he rubs the back of his neck. " Do you, um, do you like it? " 

" Oh my gosh! Yes! I love it. Thank you so much. " I wrap my arms around his neck as I hug him. " You didn't have to do this. It's beautiful. " 

Chase chuckles. " I thought you would like it. I wanted to give you something...with meaning. " 

" Thanks, Chase. " I say softly. 

" Happy birthday Aura. "