She Will Be Loved

Chapter 50: Happy Birthday

"Happy Birthday!" I sneaked behind him and hugged him.

He smiles at me. "Thank you."

"You know you are always welcome, even though you really didn't tell me about it." I pouted.

"I'm sorry, you about why don't celebrate my birthday." He turn to look at me.

"Yeah, I know." I nodded. I peck on his lips. "That's my birthday gift for now because I forgot to bring it to school." I lied. I already have it on my bag but I'll be giving it to him later tonight.

"It's alright." He grins at me. He glances towards his watch.

"Are you going to be somewhere?" I ask as I notice his gesture.

"Yes, I need to finish this urgent document. " he informs.

"Okay." I nodded. It'll be a good opportunity to get on a final check on the party. "I'll see later then."

"Sure." He kissed the top on my head and went on his way.

"He left in such a hurry yet again." Hanna commented while Dean just raise a brow at me just so much judgement.

"He has things to do." I defend Liam.

"He's been just too busy lately. I don't even see him at lunch anymore." Dean finally said his worries. "Are you still together-together?"

"Yes!" It came out a bit defensive than I wanted it to sound. "He's just busy arranging his future." I regain my voice.

"Yeah HIS future." Hanna being the worst best friend at the moment.

"Hey!" Lucas popping inside the classroom. "Where's the birthday boy?" He ask while scanning the room. Hanna and Dean pointed at me at the same time.

I roll my eyes at the two before facing Lucas. "He just left."

"That dude had been ignoring me this past few days." Lucas stomps his foot out of annoyance.

I furrowed my brows at what he said. Liam said he was with Lucas yesterday. "Where were you yesterday?" I ask Lucas out of curiosity.

"At practice after school." He pointed at Dean to confirm his claim and Dean nodded as he agrees. Did he just lied to me. "Why?"

"Nothing." I shook my head. "What about after that?" I ask him again.

"At home bored as hell. My booty call didn't arrive." He displays an annoyed expression from what he just said.

"Okay." I nodded. If Lucas was at home, why did Liam said he was with Lucas when he's not. I push the thought away and not want to overthink about it. Maybe Liam had a good reason on saying it. "Okay. What's the update on the party?" I ask them.

"Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!" Lucas cursing as he heard my question.

"He forgot." Hanna face palming herself.

"I'm sorry. I did." Lucas bite his lower lip looking so guilty.

"Dude, it was just one job." Dean shaking his head in disappointment.

"I'll just get them later." Lucas trying to make up his mistake. "Fuck! I can't." He curse yet again as he remembered something.

"You really can't we have practice after class." Dean filling in the blanks.

"Can I bring it after practice?" He ask me.

I roll my eyes at him. "I'll do it. I'll handle the cake." I said.

"Really?" I nodded. "Okay, thank you so so much. I'll make u p with it on your birthday and bring you as many cakes as you want."

"Yeah, whatever you say. Though you better keep that." I narrowed my eyes at Lucas.

"I will." He raise his right hand as he make a promise. "I promise."

"Alright. Let's get to class before the bell rings." I told them gesturing to the door.

***

The party will start at 7 because Liam said he'll be home by that time after going to do their group project on one of our classmates house.

I picked a chocolate flavored ice cream cake just to be different. I made sure to put a cute greeting on it. His mom is picking his dad at the airport and let us do the decorating. They'll said to be here as soon as his dad arrives.

My dad is also coming, so as Jacob and Riley. I hope with these people here to celebrate his birthday will make his happy. The food is already prepared and is ready. I had to slap Hanna's hands off just to stop her for messing up my plating.

"What time is it?" Hanna asks.

"Quarter to 7. His parents are on their way, so as Dad, Jacob and Riley." I said as I glance away from the wall clock.

The door opens revealing Lucas and Dean looking like they quickly drove here after showering. "Are we late?" Lucas ask.

"Nope, everyone else are still on their way." I answered.

"You look hot in that dress." Lucas wiggling his brows at me.

"That the plan, idiot." I playfully hit him in his arm. "Go and take the juice and put in on the counter.

Everyone else made it before Liam arrives. Everyone was excited to see the look on his face.

"Will he loved it?" I ask his mom that was standing next to me.

"Of course, darling." She gave me quick squeeze.

"Thank you." I said.

"Shit! Shit!" Lucas running away from the window and crouching behind the sofa. "He's here." He held on tightly at the party popper. I made sure that no one seemed home, the cars are all parked away from the house and all the lights are turned off.

"After he enters your on cue Dean to plug in the lights for the props." He signalled me an okay sign The headlights on his car turned off. I scan the room with everyone's face was full of anticipation, I held on tightly to the cake I was holding just wishing he'll be happy about the surprise.

"Ready?" I heard Lucas ask as we heard keys juggling. I nodded at him.

When the door finally opened and the lights turned on, the party poppers blew with the loudest cheers we can make. "Happy Birthday!" We all said. My eyes widen to the scene that we just witnessed. They were kissing.

Everyone was shock to what they saw. Liam and Astrid was in the same expression though more like criminals that are caught by the police. My heart fell straight to the floor with the cake I was holding. 

"Was he surprised?" Dean surfacing from the kitchen and breaking the trance that everyone was in.

"You asshole!" Jacob charging at Liam before Riley could stop him and hit Liam in the face. "You piece of shit!" Jacob hitting Liam again, taking all his anger out.

Dad and Mr. Levinson going in between as they try to stop Jacob from puching Liam again. "Stop it!" Dad's voice echoing and that's the time when Jacob stops. Jacob was panting heavily as Dad hold him still. "Take him away." Dad said to Riley and she took him away from the scene.

I was still frozen in place. I couldn't believe my eyes as to what was happening. Mrs. Levinson's shaking hands brought me to my senses. "I'm sorry." She said with tears filling her eyes. I look back at Liam and gaze into his eyes then to Astrid that was trying to help him stand.

I shook my head aggressively as I push Mrs. Levinson's hand away. I ran away through the backyard door, I ran and ran as fast as I could. I heard my dad and my friends called out to me but I couldn't dare to look back.