The Unexpected Love Story

Chapter 18

Decorations, cake, everything. All of my friends and family were here, and they literally threw me a surprise party. I stared in shock as everyone screamed "Happy Birthday"

"Now that's  what I call a surprise party." I said with laugh.

Everyone came and hugged me and congratulated me. I went up to Leo and he just laughed.
"Your face!! You really thought you were gonna get that kindove birthday? Especially on your 16th?"

"I didn't know. I was grateful." I said with a smile.
"And hey don't judge. I'm gonna get you when yours comes around." I left him with a victory smile. I've got to start planning though because his coming around the corner.
I turned back around with question that popped up all of a sudden.
"Heyy..."
"Yes?"
"Soo... I was wondering-"
"When your gonna get your present?" He answered the question of the tip of my tongue.
I gasped and said "how'd ya know?"
"BFFL instincts."
"Ahh, explains it. So is now a reasonable time? Not to be pushy or anything."
"Just a little longer."
"Aww." I put a pout face like on.

"Aw, your cute when you do that."
I just rolled my eyes and crossed my arms.

"Aww look at the two love birds. Ahh I remember when me and Toby would play fight and tease each other."

Of course. My aunt Jackie. Always the push over and to always get in your business. Same with my Uncle. They're literally soulmates.

"Oh no we're not dating!"
I look over to Leo and he covered in blush. Why's he blushing?

"Well it looks like y'all were meant to be. I can see it. It's coming soon."

I just stared at her like her eyes coming out of her head. This is what she does. Kills me.

"Umm.."

"No mam. We're not dating...... she has a boyfriend." He said the last part quietly, almost to himself but we all heard.

"Oh I must meet this guy! He may not be you yet but it's coming."
She said the last part mostly to Leo. What is this?
Yay.... here we go.

"Sure..." I said as I lead her on.
We approached Reagan, and Aunt Jackie did something that made me turn Red.

She ran up and slobbered French kisses all over him!! Ohhhh the embarrassment.

"So your the new boyfriend. After that last guy my Grace, honey bear-"

"Ok! Ok!! I think he gets it."
I pulled her to the side. "I love you but please don't say anything like that to him. I'll like to keep him. I know after all that stuff you said a few minutes ago but... he's just a friend. And this is my boyfriend." I said as politely as I could.

"Of course sweetie. But keep what I said in mind."
We reproached him again and she went all out again. Out of all my family members, she the one to act the craziest. After a while of her goo gooing over mess I made up an excuse and dragged him away.

"Sorry about that. My family can be a little crazy at times."
"It's fine. I have crazy family too."

Everyone mingled for a while till my mom gathered up everyone and brought me up on are little stage we had in are backyard. What could this be?

"Now I have a little surprise for you." She pulled a box that looked like a huge present.
"What could be in this huge box?"
"Why don't you find out." My mothered replies with a huge grin.
Oh what could this be?!

I lifted the lid off and I found....

Sorry for the Cliffhanger....... no I'm not😝. What will Grace find? Stay safe and miraculous!🐞🐾