"Are you okay down there?" The person who was yet to step into the light asked his voice somehow familiar.
I got up in a defensive mode and asked him to step into the light and identify himself.
"Hello chica" he said the minute he stepped into the light and smiled at me.
Kirk my childhood bully and friend who left the city mysteriously to the country side after losing a fight to my brother Chase.
I swear I wouldn't have recognised him if not for his eyes and voice. He has changed so much since the last time I saw him and he looked more mature in his tuxedo.
Wait, what was Kirk doing at my party?.
Are you going to keep ignoring me like always Anita? He asked and I jolted back to reality.
Kirk, I said his name almost in a whisper and got up.
Why are you here? I asked in a not so friendly tone and got a smile for a response as he approached me.
Happy birthday chica, and to answer your question, your parents invited me to your party. He said and handed me a gift box that I wasn't expecting.
"Get away from her Kirk! " Chase screamed when he saw Kirk with me.
It's okay Chase, he's not bullying me...yet.
I said and I saw my brother calm down.
" You were invited out of obligation and not out of courtesy so know your place."
" Be careful Chase you wouldn't want to get into another fight with me, cause I can assure you it won't end the same way."
Kirk threatened his eyes changing colour and I heard what sounded like a growl.