A LIFE WORTH LIVING??

CHAPTER TWO: MY EIGHTEENTH BIRTHDAY

"So what are you going to wear for prom?" Chiara asked as we got ready for our last day of learning at school. Our school normally gives us a one week break before exams start and we all like it that way or at least some of us.

"Prom is like months away Chiara" Gemma said laughing at a hyper Chiara. Chiara pouted at us before laying down on my bed.

"I wish I could just marry your bed Kelly" Chiara sighed hugging my pillow which made me laugh so hard.

"You know sometimes I don't know why we are friends" Gemma shook her head at Chiara laughing. Chiara responded by throwing a pillow at us.

"Let's forget about that for now. Kelly how are you going to celebrate your birthday?" Chiara asked.

"I'm not celebrating it" I answered

"why not??" Gemma whined.

"Mum is not around and Dad is always busy and then there are my brother's who i'm sure forgot that i exist" i answered solemnly. i am not one to be down but after my mum's death things have gone down the road for me; dad is not always around and even when he is, it's like i don't exist and my brothers too so it's like i'm alone.

"Well that's not enough reason so get ready birthday girl because next tomorrow will be a day you'll never forget"

"Promise?" i whispered sadly.

"We promise" they said together giggling. i don't know what i would do without them.

"I love you guys" I said hugging them.

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"Happy birthday sleep head" I heard three well known voices shout; one that i haven't heard in a long time. I decided to open my eyes and the first thing i saw was my little brother smiling at me. I had not seen Ryder in a very long time because he decided to stay with his friend and I agreed since i couldn't really take care of two of us and now he is back and big. he is now fourteen years old. i didn't know tears were dropping down my eyes until he wiped it away.

"Hey big sis" He said giving me a warm smile. i couldn't believe the Ryder i once knew had now grown.

"You're here" was the only thing i could say at the moment; i hadn't yet recovered from my shock.

"Yeah I am. i couldn't miss your eighteenth birthday" he chuckled. His voice deeper than the last time.

"we're here to you know" Chiara said laughing.

"We need you to get off your lazy butts and start getting ready for tonight" Gemma said clapping her hands.

"you forgot to say chop chop" Chiara said smiling sheepishly.

"Well i didn't forget, i didn't just want to say it" Gemma sassed.

"I'll be in my room" Ryder said leaving.

"How did you guys get him here?" I asked happily.

"To be honest we didn't"

"He came here last night while we were sleeping"

"I really missed him" I confessed getting up from the bed.

"me too" Chiara and Gemma said laying on my now scattered bed.

"By the time i get back my bed must be straight" i ordered jokingly before going into the Bathroom. Chiara and Gemma giggled as a response. i rolled my eyes at them and got into the bath tub. I wonder if my dad and brothers were going to show up today; I mean it is my eighteenth birthday. It would mean a lot to me if they showed up to be honest.                                                                                                                       

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"Babe, you've been in there for more than two hours now. what's going on?" i heard Chiara's worried voice. i really went deep this time. I sighed before getting out of the bath tub and walking into my now scattered room; there were clothes on my bed and floor in fact everywhere.

"What are you guys doing?" I asked

"Looking for the perfect gown duh" Gemma replied without even looking at me.

"Just do your hair and makeup. we'll handle the rest and also wear this" Chiara said throwing me a white set of lingerie.

"I'm not going to seduce anyone Chiara" i groaned but complied. These girls are not to be messed with when it comes to this kind of stuff.

"Found it" they both shouted showing me a pair of shoes and a cocktail dress. it was beautiful.

"Why don't we wear it first, okay darling?" Gemma said handing me to dress.

"But i haven't done my hair" I complained.

"we'll handle that just put those clothes on" Chiara ordered

"We had four hours to get ready and you wasted two in the shower" Gemma groaned as she checked the time.

"I'm going to stop talking now" I said letting them do their thing.

We spent two hours and some minutes but it was all worth it because i looked good. The girls and I walked down the stairs where my brother was waiting. he looked like my dad but the smaller version. he took my hand when we reached the door and kissed it.

"You look beautiful" he said charmingly before taking me to the car. I remember when mum used to say that Ryder took my dad's coolness if that's even a word. we got in and the driver drove off.

"I just hope everything goes according to plan" I heard Gemma whisper underneath her breath or i think that's what i heard. the car came to a complete stop in front of a mansion i knew so well. it was where i grew up before mum died. There were many people outside taking pictures; so far it looked great. We got down from the car and everyone shouted 'Happy birthday Kelly'. You know that feeling when something is actually going right for once well if you do then you know exactly how i was feeling. We walked in and i started to remember all the events that took place here. I was happy once again. We danced, sang, laughed and played.

"Excuse me" Chiara said leaving.

"Where is she going?" I asked Gemma who was smiling at me.

"You'll see"

I watched Chiara climb the stage with a smile on her face. I knew that smile; it was the smile she uses when something good is about to happen but what?

"DJ please a slow song" Chiara said.

"Today marks the birthday of my sexy best friend, Kelly. Most of you know her and most of you don't but i would like to tell you that she is a good best friend and a good sister. I remember asking her what she would like to do on her birthday and she kept the same sad face that she kept every year when we asked her but this time we didn't take no for an answer. Today is her eighteenth birthday and it must be memorable so I would like you guys to welcome Kelly's brothers and Father as they come up stage to say something about her" Chiara concluded. My father and brothers were here; i was so happy. I hugged Gemma so hard. they really did it or so i thought. I looked towards the stage and there was no sign of my dad or my brothers instead it was someone else holding the mic. i didn't know him but he looked like he had something important to say.

"Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Mr. Cole sent me here to tell his daughter that he and his sons wouldn't be able to make it but they had sent their wishes and her gifts to her. he sincerely apologizes and hopes she has a great birthday." The moment i heard those words come out of his mouth, i was heartbroken. i didn't want gifts, i wanted them even though it was to see them for one second. At this time i thought they didn't care about; no one did. I had to stop worrying about them and make my life useful. I ran out of the party with my best friends running behind me but before they could reach me, I drove off. I didn't know where I was going but I knew I had to get out of there. The car finally stopped in front of an airport. I tried moving it but it was out of gas. this was it; this is what life wanted for me; to change and I was happy that i was with my ticket and my credit cards. i went into the airport and bought tickets for the next flight which was to New York. I had stayed in New York with my family before for like two years before moving back to England. Then I heard it; they were announcing my flight. It was now or never. I stood up and walked to the line. The line started moving and before i knew i had entered the plane. my seat wasn't hard to find since i had paid for first class. i sat down and put on my seat belt. I finally checked my phone and saw missed call from my friends and their family asking me where i was; normally, i answer those type of texts but not today; I switched my phone off.

"Good evening ladies and gentlemen, we are about to close the doors so seat back and relax as we prepare for take-" she was cut off by a man in the back.

"Wait!!!" the man shouted running to the front.

"I have made a very huge mistake; I need to leave this flight now" he continued.

"sir please calm down" the hostess eased. she went into the cockpit and talked to the pilot. she came back and took the man down. I watched him from the window as he ran hastily back into the airport.

"If you want to get down please signify now before the plane starts moving" she announced.

I looked around and no other person stood up so they did one last check before the plane took off. i closed my eyes and relax. THIS IS IT; no going back.