I saw Jace and waved at him.He came to me.
"Hey."
"Hey."
"You look nice."
"Thank you."
We were then distracted by Emma's voice who was on stage and was speaking on a mike.
"Attention! Attention everyone! As you all know today someone very special was born today. I just want you to know that I love you very much and I always will. Please welcome my best friend Claire Amelia Smith!"
Jace winked at me and I went to where Emma was standing.
"Hey everyone. Thanks for coming and for the gifts. I hope you're having a nice time. I also wanted you to know that there will be a party at my house tonight. You're all invited."
After minutes later, Debby appeared. She was carrying a cake that I assumed was mine. It had candles that were shaped as seventeen. As in the norm, I blew the candles and handed everyone a piece of cake.
Soon it was seven o'clock. Emma and I were both surprised at how time had moved so quickly.People had already started leaving. I thanked the Gareth's management and got into my car with Emma.
We got to the house as Tyler was getting ready to leave. I told him a quick bye and we went to my room. My stomach began to growl and I realized that I had not eaten the whole day.
Emma dragged me by my hand to the kitchen and made me a ham sandwich. Afterwards Emma went to her house to get ready. She came back when I was in my bathrobe. A few of my friends had arrived so I asked them to set up the music and drinks.
I wore my dress with some black sleek sneakers because why not? I told Emma to do my make up and hair. When she was done I had a look and for sure I was stunning. Stunning enough to make Cinderella hate herself.
We went downstairs. Kyle was waiting for me. He pulled me into a hug and led me away from the crowd. He went into the kitchen and poured some soda into two cups.
We danced to the music until I was tired. I went into my bathroom to get some Advil. Shortly afterwards I went back to the party.
I decided to get some air outside. The cold breeze flew past me and I let out a sigh. It was around one o'clock. I stayed outside for a while until I noticed a silhouette that was coming near and nearer. I struggled to see who it was and it turned out to be none other than Regina.
I got into the house and quickly and dragged along with me to my room.
"Em, there's something I haven't told you."
"Ok...come on. Spit out Claire."
"Yesterday I couldn't sleep. And I heard some noise outside. I went to check it out but there wasn't anything. I then decided to go back to bed but then I realized a shadow that looked familiar. I turned back to see Regina she was tapping on my window until she stopped."
"Whoa! That must have been very scary."
"Yea...and just right now, I was out getting some fresh air when I saw her again."
"Should I tell everyone to leave?"
"No. Just let it continue. I don't think she will bother us if a lot of people are around."
"Ok then."
It was around three when people started leaving. Those who couldn't go home cause they were very drunk stayed. I told them they could spend the rest of the hours at my house.
Soon enough I was sleepy and I went to bed. I woke up at around ten o'clock with a mild headache. I could hear voices downstairs.
It was Emma and some of my friends who spent the night. They were cleaning up. Emma looked up and saw me come down the stairs.
"Hey girl!"
"Hey."
"We were just finishing up."
"Oh that's fine. Thanks a lot."
"I was just about to make us croissants for breakfast. Wanna join us?"
"Sure. I love your croissants."
Emma was French although she moved to Atlanta when she was five and that's when we met. Her grandma was a really good cook.
After everyone had left even Emma. I texted Tyler.
*Hey the party was lit. Thanks again*
*Sure thing Claire*
*The house is already back to normal. When are you coming home*
*Maddie were going to see the wedding planner today. She lives in the neighboring town*
*Ok. So that's basically forever *
*Not exactly. But I'll be back I promise*
*Ok then. Bye*
*Bye*
I had the whole day to myself. I hadn't yet talked to Emma about Jace. I guess they needed to figure it out things. So I texted Kyle to come over. I took a shower and wore an oversized maroon t-shirt. I put my hair into a messy bun.