?A Wish?
Chapter 21
Ava pov
“Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday to you!” I opened my eyes and laughed when i saw my sister and boyfriend jumping on my bed.
“Good morning babe and Happy birthday!” Damon pecked my cheek, a wide grin on his face.
“Happy birthday big sis!” Abby tackled me in hug and i wrapped my arms around her small frame, hugging her back.
“Thank you Abby.” She grinned and got down from the bed before skipping out of my room.
I turned to Damon, arching a brow at him. “How did you get in the house?”
“I kinda yelled at your Dad to open the door for me.” He said timidly.
“And how are you still alive?” I asked, chuckling. My Dad doesn’t really like the fact that me and Damon are dating. After my toxic issues with Nathan, he became super proctective of me and hates seeing boys with different intention around me.
“Well, i hugged him really tight and said ‘Daddy please dont be mad! I promise to always be a goodboy!’ Your Dad was really pissed off and he tried to push me away but that only made me hug him tighter and again, i said ‘Dont be mad Daddy! You know i love you very much!’
I laughed, sitting up and pulling the covers off me. “Dad must have been really angry.”
Damon gave a lop sided grin. “Yeah, if he was a cartoon character, his face will be really red.”
“So Dad let you in?” I asked.
“Yep, he didn’t want your neighbours to hear me so he had reluctantly let me inside, and then i got Abby so we can both sing you a birthday song, speaking of birthday. Get up right now, take a shower and dress into something simple cause the others and i have a surprise for you, right after you eat breakfast.”
“But Damon.” I whined. “Yesterday was Alex birthday, do you guys really have to plan a birthday surprise for me?”
“Yes, you’re my girfriend and am not going to allow you sit down and watch netflix on your birthday.”
“How did you know that’s what i was going to do?”
Damon tapped my nose. “Cause that’s what you always do sweetie.”
“Okay, i’ll go take a shower.” I swing my legs over to the side and let my foot find its way into my white bunny slippers.
“Before i leave your room, how about a kss?” Damon asked, already leaning close to my face and i quickly clampsed my hand over my mouth.
“I have morning breath Damon, so you wont be getting any kss from me till i brush my teeth and have my bath.” I grabbed my towel from my desk chair and ran into the bathroom before he could say anything else.
I heard Damon huff and stomped out of my room, dramatically slamming the door, his big foot making a thumping sound that rumbled in the house. After brushing my teeth and bathing i threw my dark blue bathrobe on, tying the rope around my waist before i wrapped a small towel around my hair. I stepped out of the bathroom and walked over to my wardrobe, opening the small doors. I decided to go with a green turtle neck top and black jeans with a pair of white converse that has touches of black on it. I powered my face and applied the mascara on my lashes before i put on a simple nude lipgloss. I grabbed my purse and phone before i proceeded to walk downstairs. Damon was in the kitchen with Abby who was seated on the counter, playing with her teddy. And Damon was wearing my Mum’s apron?
“Uh Damon.” I stepped inside the kitchen, glancing sideways at the dining table that was filled with mouth watering breakfast. Bacon and scarmbled eggs, chocolate cake, churros and hot chocolate, pancakes with maple syrup and blueberries on top, sandwiches and finally, burgers.
“Babe you’re already here.” He picked up Abby from the counter and set her on the dining chair.
“What’s the meaning of this Damon?” I asked, gesturing down to the dining table. “And why are you wearing my Mum’s apron?”
“Damon made breakfast for you Ava and all of us!” Abby said, her big brown eyes glimmering with delight.
“Really?” I arched my brow at Damon.
“Yep.” Damon popped the p. “Its your birthday today, and am just putting on your Mum’s apron cause its cool but dont worry i’ll put it back.” He took the apron off and folded it before putting it inside the drawer.
“Wow, who cooked breakfast?” I twisted around and saw Mum and Dad, stepping inside the dining room.
“Damon made breakfast Mummy!” Abby said enthusiastically.
“It smells delightful.” Mum said, leaning down to kiss Abby’s forehead.
“Have a seat Mrs Turner and you too Daddy.” Damon said innocently.
Dad glared at him. “Call me that one more time, and i’ll punch the living daylight out of you.”
Damon’s bottom lip quivered. “Abby, Daddy is being mean to me.” He faked a sniff.
Abby shot Dad a glare. “Daddy!”
“What?” Dad asked, confused.
“You made Damon cry.”
“So? He deserved it.” Dad scoffed.
“No, apologize to Damon right now Daddy.” Abby said, giving Dad a stern glare.
“Fine.” Dad faked a smile at Damon. “Sorry Damon.” Damon grinned at my Dad in response.
Dad just glared at him and cursed under his breath but Mum heard it, so she smack him on his arm.
“David we dont say those words in front of the kids.”
“Geez am sorry woman.” Dad rubbed where Mum had hit him.
“Well good morning Mum and Dad.” I greeted.
“Oh sweetie, we didn’t notice you were here, happy birthday.” Mum pulled me in her arms.
“Thank you Mum.”
“I cant believe my baby girl is now seventeen, oh how time flies.” Dad said, pulling me in for a bone crushing hug. I chuckled and wrapped my arms around his torso.
“I’m not a baby dad, am now seventeen.”
“Hush now young lady.” Dad said sternly. “Even if you’re thirty, you’ll always be my baby.”
“Thanks Dad.” I smiled.
“Hate to ruin the family moment.” Damon piped in. “But the breakfast is getting cold.”
“Alright, we’ll eat your so called breakfast.” Dad said, fixing Damon with a glare who just pouted in response. We all sat down to eat and i instantly scooped up three pancakes in my plate. The pancakes tasted so yummy, especially the churros. They are so sweet!
“This is a really tasty breakfast Damon, dont you agree David?” Mum asked.
“Its sweet alright.” Dad grumbled.
Damon grinned. “Thank you Mrs Turner and you too Daddy.”
“Damon!”
~*~*~
The sun shining brightly in the sky, the light breeze which makes the leaves on tress rustle, and the relaxing cool fresh scent of Damon’s car as he drove us to the secret place he’s planning to take me to. I peeked up at Damon, his light brown eyes always has that warmth in them that msde his features look so gentle, his brown hair was so soft that i could run my fingers in it, though i’ve felt the texture of his hair before, but it still feels so new and surreal to me. With what Nathan did to me, I guess that i’ve not really been comfortable in getting into a relationship with someone. But with Damon i dont feel insecure or uncomfortable.
“We’re here.” Damon soft voice unveiled me from my thoughts and i surveyed the surrounding to see that we were in the woods?
“Why are we in the woods?” I asked Damon, opening the door and stepping out of the car.
“Like i said, its a surprise, or are you scared?” He asked teasinlgy.
“I’m not scared, just eager to see the surprise my lovely boyfriend has for me.” I responded cooly. I’m not really scared of the woods or forest cause my family and i always go camping during easter and mid-terms.
“Alright then, i’ll lead the way.” Damon arms moved around my shoulder, pulling me close to him as we walked into the woods. I actually miss going to camps, the little bonfire and roasting of marshmellows, learning how to catch fishes from the river and eating fruits from trees. I also really love it when we sleep in a tent. Even though i love camping, am still scared of running into wild animals. I furrowed my brows in confusion when we came to a stop in front of a small wooden door with leaves on it.
“Please dont tell me faires and elves are behind that door.” I said, putting on a serious face.
“What?” Damon knitted his eyebrows together. “No! Those paranormal stuff isn’t real Ava.”
I chuckled. “I was just joking, so what’s behind that door?”
Damon grinned and tucked his hand in his pocket jeans, pulling out a blindfold. “I’m going to have to use this so the surprise wont be spoilt ”
“Okay.” Damon gently tied the bilndfold around my eyes till all i could see was darkness. I suddenly felt myself get scooped up in the air causing me to let out a loud shierk and cling onto Damon shirt.
“Damon!” I slapped what felt like his shoulder. “Do you want me to get a heartattack?”
“Sorry Ava, there are some steps down there and you might fall since you’re putting on a blindfold.” He apologized, his grip tightening on me.
“Okay but next time give me a warning.”
“Sure thing babe.” He chuckled. I felt for his neck and wrapped my hands around it as Damon walked. I could feel the motion when Damon decended down the stairs.
“Okay we’re here.” Damon set me down and i instantly removed the blindfold, rubbing my eyes when i felt the sudden brightness that shone from the sun. My eyes wandered around, settling on a big house, beside it was a crystal clear lake. The grasses felt so smooth and rustly when i crouched down to touch it. The mountains, hills and pine tress where far up in distance, most of the tress were close by. A place like this kinda reminds me of camping, but here nature felt so peaceful and wonderful with all the butterflies and birds flying around the grasses and trees.
“Beautiful isn’t it?” Damon hand met mine, his thumb gently stroking my palm.
“It is.” I breathed out, still awestruck by the view. “What is this place?”
“A lake house.” Damon responded, a soft smile gracing his lips. “Our Aunt Emily built it for me and my brothers.”
“Is she the one you talked about, who lives with her husband and little son in colorado?”
“Yeah its her.”
“I wish to meet her someday, she’s been nothing but kind and loving to you, Xavier and Alex.”
Damon kssed my forehead. “I’m sure Aunt Emily will love you when you meet her.”
“So is this the surprise?” I asked, staring at the flowing lake, even the stones in it seems clean and clear.
“No, there’s still one more.” Damon gently squeezed my hand and we walked over to the lake house. He opened the door, motioning for me to enter inside. I stepped inside the house and glanced around, smiling when i saw what was set in the living room. A green banner had ‘Happy birthday Ava’ written in it, a long table with food, drinks and all sorts of dessert were neatly set on the table, a three layer vanilla cake with blueberry frosting was in the middle of the table. At the side of the table were four boxes. The first one was from Damon, second Brielle, third Alex and fourth Xavier. I turned around and was surprised when i saw that Damon was not there. A small yellow paper on the floor caught my attention. I picked it up and read the beautiful cursive writing.
‘Ava, the best girl i’ve ever met’ i furrowed my brows. That’s it? Another note three steps away was on the floor.
‘She’s the best friend a girl could ever ask for and i wouldn’t trade her, even for a million dollers’
There was also another note three steps away so picked it up.
‘She’s a great friend’
‘A wonderful advisor’
‘She’s smart and strong-minded’
‘She’s like the younger sister i never had’
‘She’s so beautiful’
‘Her sassy behaviour, confidence, kind-hearted and friendliness makes her more attractive’
‘I love her smile, her laugh and the way she eats’ i chuckled at the last part, no doubt its from Damon.
‘I’m lucky to have Ava as my girlfriend’
That was the last note and it stopped right in front of a door. I opened the door and walked inside only to gasp. A wide television was playing slideshows of pictures me and my friends and boyfriend together. The ones we took in school, at the park, at the mansion and at the carnival. The slideshows ended with a big ‘Happy birthday Ava’
I turned and was immediately tackled in a hug. “Happy birthday bestie!”
“Thanks Brielle.”
“Happy birthday piano partner.” Alex hugged.
I chuckled. “Thanks Alex.”
Xavier stepped towards me and smiled. “Happy birthday sis.” I could feel my eyes brim with tears. He called me sis. This means that he’s the one who wrote, she’s the younger sister i never had.
“Now, now, dont cry on on a special day.” Xavier wiped my tears and pulled me in for a warm and protective hug. He pulled back and kssed my forehead, giving my hand a gentle squeeze.
“Happy birthday babe.” Damon leaned forward and pressed his lips on mine before he pulled away.
“Thank you Damon.” I whispered.
“You’re welcome Ava.” He kssed my cheek and held my hand in his.
“You guys are the best.” I said, wiping off my teary eyes. “Okay, no more tears so what are we gonna do?”
First of all, we’ll eat then we can maybe watch a movie, play games, play in the lakes, Oh and camping.” She finshed of with a smile. I didn’t hear the other stuff she said but the last word played in my head. ‘Oh and camping’
Oh my God! Did Brielle really just say camping?!
“Did you just say camping?” I asked, bewildered.
“Yep, it was Damon’s idea, he said you love camping so we’ll be doing more of camping today.”
I turned to Damon. “How did you know i love to camp?”
“Your mum told me, i asked her about all the things you like and love doing.”
“That’s so sweet of you Damon.” I said, giving him a hug. He wrapped his arms around my waist and kssed my forehead.
I pulled back from the hug and leaned my head against his shoulder, turning to face the others. “So are we going to go eat now cause am kinda hungry.”
“Let’s go.” Brielle’s mood was enthusiastic. I laughed when she grabbed my hand and sprinted down the hall. We made two turns before we got to the living room. The house is really big and beautiful, kinda like a beach house. The boys joined us and we all began eating. Xavier was the one who baked the cake and desserts. I mostly enjoyed the churros and dipping it in hot chocolate really makes the churros melt in your mouth. After eating we played monopoly and chess. Right now we’re about to play truth or dare. We all sat on the floor in the living room, forming a circle. Brielle spinned the bottle and it landed on Xavier and Damon.
“Truth or dare?” Damon asked.
“Dare.” Xavier responded in a bored tone.
Damon smirked and ran inside the kitchen, later returning with a glass of water, an egg and a jar of mustard. Damon cracked the egg open and poured it inside the glass water before he added the mustard and mixed the mixture together with a spoon. Me, Alex and Brielle gagged at the same time.
Damon strectched the glass to Xavier who scrunched up his nose. “Drink it.”
Xavier arched a brow at Damon. “I should do what now?”
“I dare you to drink it.”
“There is no way am going to drink that disgusting thing.”
“Sorry big bro but its a dare so you have to drink it.” Damon’s tone was innocent but i could see the taunting glint in his eyes.
Xavier sighed and took the glass from Damon’s outstretched hand. He pinched the bridge of his nose and drank all the content in the glass in one gulp. Xavier placed the cup on the floor and his cheeks puffed out. He got up and dashed upstairs. Brielle also got up and ran after Xavier.
“Damon.” I slapped his arm.
“What?” He pouted.
“Why did you give that to Xavier, the combination is disgusting.”
“Yeah, what gave you the idea to mix egg and mustard with water?” Alex asked.
“I just thought about it and gave it a shot, you guys know i like messing with Xavier.” Damon winked at us just as Xavier and Brielle came downstairs. Brielle was rubbing his back and Xavier used his handkerchief to wipe his wet face.
“Hey Xavier, did you have a nice puking session?” Damon asked, grinning.
Xavier glared at him. “I’ll get you for that.”
“Yeah right.” Damon tsked.
“Xavier, here.” Alex threw a mint bubble gum at Xavier.
“Thanks bro.” He caught it and tore it open, popping the gum in his mouth. Xavier, Brielle and Damon settled down and Xavier spinned the bottle. It landed on me and Brielle.
“Truth or dare?” I asked
“Dare.”
“Okay, i dare you to sing twinkle, twinkle little star, while dancing.”
“Oh come on.” She whined. “Cant i just do another dare.”
“Nope.” I said, popping the p. Brielle groaned and stood up, standing in front of us. She started singing and dancing at the same time. Her voice was really beautiful but her dance moves were horrible. Damon and Alex didn’t do a good job in trying to hide their laughters with the way they clutched their stomachs and were laughing. Xavier was trying so hard to stifle his laugh.
“Next time i wont dance if am dared to.” Brielle stomped to the circle and plopped down beside Xavier.
“Dont worry your singing was good.” I said, trying to brighten up her mood.
“But your dance moves were awful.” Damon cracked up in fits of laughters after saying that.
“I know.” Brielle facepalmed. Xavier whispered something in her ear and she removed her hand from her face, then smiled at him. Brielle spinned the bottle and it pointed at Xavier and Damon.
“Truth or dare?” Xavier asked, a wicked glint was glimmering in his eyes.
“Dare.” Damon said boastfully.
“Okay.” Xavier stood up and went inside the kitchen. He returned with a glass bowl in his hand. The combination colour inside was weird, like light brown, yellow, red and green.
Damon wrinkled his nose. “What’s in it?”
Xavier lips tugged up. “Flour, eggs, mustard, ketchup, toothpaste, sand, grounded spinach and water.”
“Are you expecting me to eat it like its some kind of new flavoured ice cream?!” Damon exclaimed.
“Nope.” Xavier smirked. “You’re going to pour it on your hair.”
“What?!” Damon cried. “No! Not my hair! Anything but the hair!”
“A dare’s a dare Damon.” Alex chimed in.
“Yep.” Brielle said.
“Totally.” I added.
Damon gaped at me. “You’re not suppose to agree with them cause you’re my girlfriend!”
I shrugged. “You dared Xavier to drink water mixed with egg and mustard so you have to do the dare.”
“Alright, let’s get over with this.” Damon hesitantly took the bowl from Xavier and closed his eyes. He poured the sloppy paste on his hair, some staining his face and shirt.
Damon opened his eyes and sniffed the air. “Why does it smells so bad?”
Xavier stiffled a laugh. “I may have added some rotten eggs in it.”
“Oh sweet jesus! My wonderful hair!” Damon cried and ran upstairs.
Xavier laughed. “Thanks for the combination Brielle.” He slapped high fives with her and sat down. After some minutes Damon returned, wearing a new shirt. His hair was a little shaggy and wet.
“Dont be mad little bro, does Dami want a cuddle?” Xavier cooed, opening his arms for a hug.
“No!” Damon glared at him. “Do you know how hard it is to get ketchup and flour off your hair!”
“Sorry, no need to get so cranky about it.” Xavier said. Damon just huffed in response before we continue playing. After five more rounds of truth or dare we all went outside. Xavier, Damon and Alex gatheredwoods to make a fire. We cracked jokes, roasted marshmellows and just enjoyed the cool night air. Brielle and i swimmed in the lake for a while and later got out of the lake. I got changed into the shirt and shorts Brielle gave me before i went outside, and saw Damon seated on the porch.
“Hey.” I sat down beside him.
“Hi.” Damon enclosed me in his arms.
“The lake is really beautiful in the evening.” I whispered, feeling a sense of comfort by the warmth that radiated off Damon’s body.
“Not as beautiful as you.” He kssed my forehead and i leaned closer to him, interlacing his fingers with mine.
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