Not So Complicated

Chapter ten(part 3)

Arlo's POV

"Okay, everything set?" Cara asked and we all nodded.

"Okay, no matter what, we stick to the plan, which means that Cara is not supposed to come outside until we call her out. WE STICK TO THE PLAN, CARA. We stick to the plan." I emphasized a little more in that, since Cara looked like she was going to jump on Carmen the moment she walked in. 

But that wasn't a part of our plan. It would totally ruin our plan.

It was completely understood that it had been a long time since she had met Carmen but holding on for a little longer would be of great help for us and after that, Cara would be called out as the main element of surprise and then the rest of the evening, she could spend with her.

"Okay, okay. Okay. I will stick to the plan, Arlo. No need to threaten me like that." She rolled her eyes.

"She's calling. She's calling. Carmen frickin Rey is calling." Esme spoke.

"Okay, don't receive, just like we planned. Dan, stand at the door now. She might call you anytime soon. She'll definitely freak out since Esme didn't pick the call and you're her next resort. And Cara, go get inside my room, it only takes five minutes for her to reach here." I instructed everyone and got ready for the plan to finally execute it.

It wasn't a big plan or something but a very basic one, to at least qualify it as a birthday surprise.

Dan stood in front of the main door and waited, while all of us waited inside, in our living room with the lights off.

My heart raced a little, hoping that she'd like the surprise.

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Carmen's POV

Esme didn't pick my call. What must've gone wrong? Is she alright? Why did Dan text me saying it was urgent?

I wondered as I brisk walked and took a left, reaching their street. My mind was preoccupied with those thoughts and I hadn't realized that I was taking the stairs and my main intention was to reach their apartment as soon as possible. 

Standing at the main door was Dan, slightly fidgeting with his phone.

I rushed over to him, only to notice his expression soften a little after seeing me.

"Is everything okay? Where is Esme? Why the fuck didn't she answer my call?" I ranted.

He took my hand and led me inside their apartment.

Why is it dark?

After reaching up to a point, he lets go of my hand and I found myself standing in the middle of what I guessed as their living room.

"Dan, why the fuck is it dark? I swear-"

"I know you're waiting to see me." 

A voice cut me off and I instantly knew it was Arlo's.

"Arlo?"

"I know you cant resist my hotness." He spoke again.

Just then, a dim light came on and I saw three people standing in front of me.

Dan, Arlo and Esme.

"Happy birthday!" They yelled in unison and chuckled, waiting for my reaction.

All I did was blink at them, wondering how they got to know about my birthday. Even before I could think further, Esme jumped on me and hugged me tight.