Forever Yours (Stay With Me Sequel)

Chapter 19

Birthdays have always been very special to me. It brings a sense of excitement in me so strong that I can’t begin to describe. The day provides a feeling of being yourself completely; doing anything you want without being answerable to anyone. You can jump off a cliff, taste a fried grasshopper (even though that sounds very bizarre), call up people you hate and say them what you've always wanted to say and most significantly get drunk. In short, just anything in the real sense of the word.

My experience of drinking hasn't been nice so far hence; I planned to strictly not try that out again. However, it wasn't any novelty that if Niall urged I would eventually cave in therefore; I was prepared for whatever ‘amazing’ (as he said) plan he had for ‘my’ day and stayed delighted.

The boys and Niall’s family wished me yesterday night sharp at midnight. Maura’s voice message brought tears in my eyes especially because the calmness in her voice reminded me of my mother.

I went to office in not-so-office attire and more like I-am-a-party-animal one in a black LBD and tiger printed box heels. I laid my shiny brunette hair down and adorned myself with some junk jewellery. Everyone’s attention fell on me once I entered the office as the overflowing birthday wishes followed next. Aryan gave me a box of chocolates and Naina gave me a pair of earrings. I was overjoyed and maintained a wide smile on my lips throughout the day. The happiness intensified when end hours rolled and I was supposed to meet Niall.

“Excited?” Naina arched one eye-brow.

“Pretty much,” I smiled as I walked towards the exit.

“Is he waiting or what?” Aryan asked coming from behind while looking at Naina.

She got baffled and simply managed to nod her head discreetly. I was quite stunned to see him take such a subtle step but it was good anyway. No one would be better for them than each other.

I ran down the stairs learning that Niall is waiting and sure he stood there right in front of me across the street. He wore faded blue ‘skinny’ jeans and paired it with his ever-known white tee. A red and blue combination checked shirt over the tee complimented him too much to express. His hair appeared brown from the back while blonde in front. I understood he dyed it.

We exchanged smiles as soon our eyes met. It burnt around me as I perceived how out of the world sensuous he looked. A watch around his left wrist which was a novelty caught me off-guard. I stood frozen sinking in the new style that he was flaunting. Even though I said I missed his loose jeans the other day, I didn't deny to myself that these tight ones added to his sexual appeal.

“Hi,” I smiled at Niall as Aryan and I crossed the road.

“Hi,” he returned the favor before shaking hands with Aryan.

“She has been excited as hell since morning,” he said as I looked down blushing.

“I know,” Niall retorted.

“Anyway, I better go. Have fun,” he patted on Niall’s forearm.

“Bye,” I raised my hand.

“Bye, happy birthday once again,” Aryan replied before turning on his heel and moving towards his car.

Niall sighed loudly before we clasped our hands and commenced to walk. After covering quite a long stretch when the bus-stand neared, I asked Niall if I could get a hint of his plan(s).

“Surprises are meant to be sudden,” he raised his brows and asserted.

“But I asked for a hint,” I pestered sobbing vaguely.

“Not gonna happen,” he shook his head before wrapping his arm around my waist. I made a cry face.

On reaching the bus-stand thousands of glares fell on me. Niall and I looked around trying to shed off the uneasiness before the sight of a cab came to our rescue. He summoned it to come over as it pulled off before us in split seconds. He opened the car-door for me as I smiled and boarded the vehicle.