Always & Forever [Completed]

Chapter 2

Ryan's PoV:-

Ariana is the only true friend I have. She is the Angel of my life, I love her more than anything. I know it's a one sided love because she would never love me back.
She loves me but only as her best friend.
I know she cares for me and I for her.
Our little bubble is cute together we do not need anybody around.
I am 23 now. I know my mom and dad always keeps on saying I should get married and start a family but I am not interested in settling down, not now atleast and not without Ariana. I want to earn a lot of money, follow my dreams, my passion. I want to settle ofcourse I want to but only with Ariana, if ever.
Dad always teases her asking about her marriage. I guess dad is aware of my feelings for her. He just teases me in front of her. I am pretty sure she is unaware of all this.
It's my birthday tomorrow. I know she is going to make my day special as always. She must have thought her lame excuses of not attending my birthday party went in vain.
I know she has the day off profusely because of my birthday. Chloe and Clieve, both are out of the town still I am pretty sure she must have planned something for me.

I had my dinner with Mom and Dad as our usual routine and went to bed at 9pm. Tomorrow will be a long day. I need rest.

I woke up at some voices coming from the living room when suddenly a shout was heard.

It was Angel. I rushed out towards the voice and came to a hault seeing lights switched off. I panicked and called her, "Angel., Where are you? Are you ok?. Say something Angel."

She was nowhere to be seen as it was pitch black. I started to rush downstairs looking for someone and listening carefully for any type of voices.

"Dad., Mom." I yelled calling them.

I entered the hall cautiously and saw our tv's light flickering turning towards it. I gasped at the beautiful pictures on slide show of me, angel , mom and dad.

There were pictures of our hugs and we laughing at some jokes.

I smiled adorably at our gestures. When the light was switched on , there stood all my life lines with a butterscotch cake in hand. I know it's my favorite and Angel has baked it for me. She always prepares my favourite dishes and spoils me.
"Happy Birthday Ryan" they all sang in unison.
I rushed to them and we all hugged each other into a group hug.
"Thank You, guys." I kissed Mom's and Angel's forehead.

We wined and caked our tummies and took our leave for the night at 2am. I again walked Angel to her house. It was a lovely surprise. I love her even more when she does such cute things for me.

"Ryan. So., As we were celebrating at Chloe's tomorrow and I won't be drinking anything why don't we celebrate your birthday alone after my shift again.? " She asked pouting.

She is damn cute! Especially when she pouts like a baby!

How can I refuse to such a beautiful offer.

I agreed with her instantly and hugged her goodnight.
I waited for her to reach her room and switch on the lights. As I know if her mother catches her sneaking out at this hour of night she will have to go through a lot.

I went back to my room and slept peacefully with a broad smile on my face.
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Ariana's PoV:-

It was my day off from The Chloe's. I made sure that I get this day for Ryan. It's his 23rd birthday and I won't let him have all the fun alone.
Chloe, Clieve, Chris, Tony and Claire have planned the day at The Chloe's.

Clieve will be looking after the bar and thus will remain sober. I want to enjoy my night with Ryan. And it's just the second time that I am going to get drunk I was pretty excited.
Last , I'd drunk, I was pathetic. It was my 21st birthday, last month. They all planned my day with lots and lots of booze. I only drank 2 beers but I was drunk as hell.

The next day Ryan took care of me like a baby. He always does. It's my turn now. We are gonna have a blast. Ryan is unaware of lots of fun and surprises we had planned for this day.

I was getting late. I changed myself into a red dress with black coloured stilettos. I ended up doing a pinch of make up and rushed to get Ryan a gift.

I was just at the threshold when Aliena entered the hall. She was all alone. I held my breath for her accusations.

I took my keys and smiled at her.

"Going to whore around?" She asked.

I laughed at her openly. Really??? Does she have any other words for me.

"Look Aliena, I am really not in the mood now. If you'll excuse me I have to attend a birthday party" I replied smirking at her.

"Sure. You have to. You better stay away all night. We don't wish to see your filthy drunk face " she replied smirking as if she won a lottery.

I laughed at her choice of words., "Actually I was planning a night out already Aliena. See you tomorrow" I winked at her astonished face and headed towards my dad's car.

I rushed to the Archie's Gallary at the mall and purchased a smart watch for Ryan. I took a card and a bunch of butterscotch cookies for him. I know he is gonna love all this stuff.

Chris met me at the mall. She was ready for the party. Tony was at The Chloe's already.
We were going to pick Claire on our way to the venue.

Chloe and Clieve are ofcourse at the venue already. We all waited for this perfect evening for so long now.

Ryan will be so happy for the day. I am super excited for his reaction at my gifts for him.

He want to pursue his passion of racing as his career so I have purchased a beautiful gift other than the watch for him.

I know he is gonna love all this.
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