〰️ JOHNNY 〰️
At exactly few minutes past 6pm, guests started arriving and of course my mom and dad stood by the front door welcoming them cheerfully. I've never had a birthday party before,i just didn't know how to act,my mom would occasionally make smiley gestures with her hand and face then nudge me to do the same, she introduced me to few of her clients,business partners and her company staffs.
I grabbed a drink from a waiter that was passing by and gluped it down to ease the knot in my throat. Jeremy arrived,i finally have someone i can relate and talk to.
"Geez, this is lit dude and you look great", Jeremy said spinning me around.
"Thank God you are here,you have no idea how suffocating it feels to be here", i said without hiding the displeasure on my face.
"Just relax and enjoy it's your party remember".
More guests trooped in which left me wondering if it's actually a birthday party or a business conference.I got a little tired of standing around so i decided to go upstairs to my room and relax a bit.
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Adams and Jenny walked in, taking little steps and being careful not to bump into anyone. Jenny have only heard about crystal haven mansion but now she's walking into it, it's almost unbelievable.she thought the mansion looks beautiful on the outside but looking at the inside, Jenny couldn't find the right words to describe it,it was almost close to perfection.
Catherine came over to welcome them. "Mr Adams, am glad you made it, thanks for coming", she said shaking hands with him.
"The pleasure is all mine Madam Catherine", Adams said smiling. Catherine peered closely at Jenny twisting her forehead.
"This is my daughter, Jenny"he said nudging Jenny to move closer and give Catherine a hug.
"Wow Mr Adams your daughter is really beautiful, welcome my dear". Catherine said embracing her. Jenny felt so welcomed,so she decided to calm her nerves and relax, coming to the party was infact not a bad idea.
Frederick came by too when he sighted Adams and recognized Jenny.Adams was surprised to see him.
"Dr Frederick, it's nice to see again", Adams said, giving him a manly handshake.
"Permit me to introduce myself officially, this is my humble home and this gorgeous woman here is my wife"Frederick pulled Catherine closer to himself. Adams became more surprised,he never thought that Dr Frederick is a actually the owner of this famous mansion.
"Wow, it indeed a really small world you know, that reminds me, the last time at the hospital,a certain young man claimed that you are his father".
"That must be Johnny my son,this party is actually for him". Frederick replied laughing.
"You raised a fine man Dr Fred, you should be very proud of him". Adams said,he eyes filled with admiration.
"Of course,we are very proud to call him our son". Frederick said looking at Catherine.
"I hope you are all better now my dear", Frederick said looking at Jenny, who was a bit distracted by the creativity of those that decorated the mansion.
"Am very well now, thank you", Jenny said with a generous smile.
"This way please", Catherine said, leading them to a round table, at the top was some beautiful corsage of flowers with a sensational fragrance emanating from them.
"Do not hesitate to call me if you need anything", Catherine said then went on to greet other guests that have just arrived. Jenny held Catherine in high esteem, despite being the CEO of cocoa oasis company, she's still down earth and very kind.
Catherine looked around but Johnny was nowhere in sight, even Jeremy didn't know where he went either.
Catherine was already having a hard time keeping up with the guests and making sure they are all comfortable, now Johnny is nowhere to be found, she asked Jeremy to go upstairs and check if he is in his room.
Mr Frederick was called upon to make an introductory speech and also welcome all the guests officially.
Johnny came down shortly with Jeremy walking closely behind him.
"Where were you Johnny?" Catherine asked adjusting his tie and fixing his hair, Johnny was in no mood to respond to her question.
"Everyone is waiting for you, stop acting like a child and put on a big smile okay". Catherine urged him to get on the podium and welcome everyone.
When Johnny started giving his welcoming speech, Jenny instantly recognized him, the mysterious boy that saved her from klara's claws that fateful day."What the heck is going on here"she whispered to herself.
Tiny balls of sweat emerged from her forehead, she immediately started having regrets, she should have inquired more about this birthday party, she was so carried away in thinking that the party is going to be a getaway from all the stuff she was going through.
She glanced at her dad, but he was not paying attention to her at all.
Johnny was done delivering his speech, Catherine was indeed so pleased with it, she couldn't conceal her excitement, she ordered a waiter to bring out the cake. In the next few minutes, Johnny will cut the cake and everyone will sing him the traditional happy birthday song.
Jenny began to feel nauseous,her heart was pounding ferociously against her chest, she stood up and asked a waitress where the restroom was.The waitress was kind enough to take her straight to the restroom, she noticed that Jenny was sweating profusely and her face looked so pale.
By the time they got to the restroom, Jenny couldn't hold on for much longer,as soon as she entered the restroom, she felt lightheaded,her legs gave way and she fell effortlessly to the ground.The waitress heard a really loud thud, she became apprehensive.
"Are you alright miss?" she asked knocking on the door but no response came, she knew instinctively that something terrible had happened to the lady.
She pushed the door opened and there on the cold floor, laid Jenny,her body had completely turned pale and almost lifeless.The waitress was horrified by the scene infront of her, she immediately dashed out to call for help.