It was Saturday night, and the party was about to begin. I placed the finishing touches of my make up on and could hear the sounds of cars pulling up to the house. Looking back at my refection in the gold trimmed mirror on top of my vanity, I couldn't help but smile. It was Caelus and I's 18th birthday, we are now technically adults, before we know it, we are going to be off in the world focusing on our careers, falling in love, creating our own families. It was bittersweet.
I got off my vanity chair and walked to my floor length mirror to get a better look at myself. Once I did, I mentally gave myself a pat on the back examining my work. I had done an updo for my hair that had two strands of hair curled on either side of my face. My eyes were simple with a hint of a shimmer, I drew on a winged eye liner look and to tie it together, on my lips was a vibrant red color that matched perfectly with my dress. Accessories included of long gold dangling earrings, my infamous necklace, a gold cartier bracelet, and some strappy black heels.
"Looks like the party is starting, you about ready to go?" Cal moves back one of my curtains to look out the window. Cal had his hair slicked back, and a midnight blue tuxedo, a matching bow tie, a white pocket square, and an all-black Rolex.
I walk over to where he is standing and look out the window to see what was happening outside. The valet guys were running like crazy from all the amount of cars showing up. There were Tesla's, Maserati's, Porsche's, any sports car one could think of was out pulling up to our driveway.
We had caterers holding trays filled with glasses of champagne already waiting at the front door for our guest to carry inside and a red carpet that was lay out rolling up to the front door. Everyone looked so glamourous walking up in their party attire.
I turn to Caelus with a giant smile planted on my face "happy 18th birthday brother." Cal pulls me into a bear hug "happy 18th birthday sis."
We made our way towards the marble staircase and look down at the party and people. The party was exactly the way I pictured it, maybe even better. There was life size dice, cards, poker chips, red and black balloons spread throughout the house. A few huge lit up signs that spelt out the word casino were hung up on the walls. We had poker tables, blackjack, roulette, slot machines and a stage that the DJ was at. Caterers were carrying trays of alcohol and finger foods through the crowd.
Caelus linked his arm through mine, and I smiled at his gesture. We walked down gracefully, and everyone turned to face us and started singing happy birthday. Before I knew it, I was scanning for someone in the crowd. I sighed at how pathetic I was. Then, there he was. Riley. Looking dashing as ever. He smiles at me and lifts his glass making me blush. Instantly when we reach the bottom, people pulled my brother and I away from each other all telling us happy birthday. In the corner of my eye, I can see the three guys making their way towards me, and I feel a smile wash upon my face. Instinctively I go to meet them halfway when in an instant my smile falls from a single individual walking in between us.
"My, my, my. Doesn't someone look smokin'" Scott says taking a sip of his drink
"What are you doing here?" I hissed. Riley looked as pissed as I did at the sight of him
"I was invited"
"You must have been mistaken, because I handled the guest list, and I sure as hell didn't invite you"
"It's not only your birthday, but also Caelus's too"
"Your point? He only tolerates you because you guys are on the same team. That's it." I spat
"Come on. It's your birthday, and you look mighty fine in that dress" he inches closer to me causing me to take a step back.
Right then I felt a hand on my waist, and I didn't need to look back to see who it was. Riley. When did he move behind me? It's only been seconds since I saw him standing next to the other two behind Scott. At this point I didn't care how or when he got there, I was simply happy he was. Riley cleared his throat.
"Mind if I interrupt?"
"Yeah buddy, I do mind. We were having a conversation" replies Scott
"No, you were talking, I was trying to avoid" I turn around to face Riley and gawked at how amazing he looked. His hair was gelled and was wearing a grey tuxedo that matched his eyes. I am now even more delighted with my party theme choice because I get to witness Riley looking like this.
"I'll find you later at the party Violet, I need to talk to you." Scott says. My eyes were still focused on Riley, and I heard Scott grunt and walk away.
"thanks for saving me"
"It's my job too" he smiled. Before I could question what, he meant by that, Max and Kyle were now standing next to us. Max's hair was slicked back in a ponytail and was wearing a black tux that had a velvet blazer and a black bow tie. While Kyle had on a brown three piece suit, with a light blue collared shirt underneath, and a brown tie. His hair was shaggy, but it looked good on him. Shaggy hair is in right?
"It's the birthday girl!" Max yelled and wrapped his arms around me in a hug lifting me off the ground. He had already been drinking it seems.
"My, my. Why don't you fellas look dapper!" I said looking them all up and down.
Kyle spun around on his heels and snapped his fingers "it's bond, James Bond." Riley rolled his eyes and I giggled. "Thanks for inviting us, this party is epic. Oh and of course, happy birthday" Kyle gives me a hug. Riley's hand has still yet to leave the bottom of my back, almost in a possessive manner. Why didn't I mind? Normally I would have shoved the guy's hand off of me because I wouldn't want them to get the wrong idea, but his hand kept me relaxed.
"Thank you. I think Trevor is over by the champagne tower if you want to go find him"
"Sweet!" Kyle runs off
Right after Kyle runs off, Isabella comes walking up to us. She was absolutely stunning. Her hair was all let down in tight curls with one side pinned back. The dress she had on was long, satin, light pink with a heart shaped neckline and had off the shoulder sleeves. It was tight and showed off her curves and on the very bottom it came out a bit looser. She was wearing diamond stud earrings a matching necklace.
"Happy birthday!" She went in to hug me
Cal returned back to where we were standing and stops to look at Isabella. He looked mesmerized in her appearance. "Wow Iz, you look gorgeous."
That was the first time I have ever heard him call someone other than me or our mom gorgeous. There was this look on his face as if he had forgotten Isabella and he was trying to remember where he's seen her before.
"Uh, thank you?" I could tell Isabella was also thrown off with Cal's out of character compliment.
Caelus looked lost in thought, when suddenly he blinked a few times as if remembering where he was. "For a little sister… Anyways I'm going to find Jeremy and them and get myself a birthday body shot!"
"Birthday body shot?" questioned Max
"Yeah man! It's when a girl pours a shot down her body and you lick it up. You seriously have got to try, it's exhilarating!" Max's eyes widened like he was a kid walking into Disney World for the first time.
"I'm in!" Max and Cal fist bumped and walked away.
I faced towards Riley and Isabella "poker anyone?"
Hours were passing by and everyone was gambling away their parent's money. No table had any empty seat. In one hand people were holding stacks of cash and in the other was their cocktail. If you weren't gambling, then you were out dancing. The DJ was playing Future, The Weeknd, Big Sean, Chainsmokers, Calvin Harris, Drake, and all the other goodies.