Iridescence

THREE

We all rush around getting the last couple of things we need and pile into my Stepdad's Mitsubishi Triton bakkie. This Bakkie is his pride and joy. he has worked so hard to make it perfect and just the way he likes it. it has a tent that inflates with a portable air compressor. Fully inflated, the camper has a 1.5-meter length floor, a 2.1-meter interior height, five ventilation windows with screens, and an entry door. The tent fits 2 people and is large enough for a full-size mattress, so you can have a comfortable sleep underneath millions of stars. it also has including a Primus gas cooker that slides out from the bed, a washbasin, a 12-volt connection, and a water supply. My mother and stepdad use it when they have a date night but it's mainly used by my stepdad and brother when they do their 'guy trips'. We as a family also love to Camp together. My stepdad has made a point of teaching us how to hunt and survive on our own in the wild. He has said that every person should have this knowledge as you never know what the future has in store.

The closer we drive the more excited I am to see everyone and have the best time. "I wonder if everyone will be there? will they like what we have done? I hope it's not overdone or underdone. What if nobody has a good time?" I start to blabber and eventually, SJ stop me"would you just calm down sus, it's going to be perfect, we all worked really hard and I promise it will be everything you dreamed and more." he says with so much confidence that it calms my nerves almost instantly. "don't worry darling we have everything under control, but please don't forget that we need to be finished with everything by 11 pm. Uncle Scheun and I have a surprise for you at midnight. "I know, I promise ill be there".

We finally arrive and everything is draped in Deep shades of purple and sparkling Silver decorations. it's absolutely perfect. "before you rush off we each have a gift for you my Bokkie." my Stepdad says stopping me in my tracks. "this is from me "he hands me a purple box with a silver ribbon wrapping around it. I open it up to find the most beautiful silver dagger. the hilt of the dagger is the head of a wolf. The grip is wrapped in leather with intricate detailing and is sharp and it comes with a stunning leather pouch that has the same detailing as the handle. "Now Scarlett, don't ever touch the blade, only ever hold this by the handle. It is a family heirloom and has been in my family for generations." I'm so entranced by the beautiful blade it takes me a little while to come back down to reality. I quickly wrap the pouch with the blade around my waist. it looks so perfect. I run and hug my Stepdad "Thank you Thank you Thank you so much, dad. I love it. it is absolutely perfect in every way" I squeal while holding onto him. "my turn" my mother says all giddy. She made me a beautiful small silver box. I open it up to find a beautiful white gold ring that had the shape of a rose on the top with Amethyst and diamonds surrounding it. once again I'm completely entranced with the gift I have just received and I stare at it open-mouthed. "mom, it, it" I am battling to find the words to tell her how beautiful it is and how grateful I am for this precious gift. "it was your great grandmothers' ring. you get your love for Silver and Purple from her. She would have wanted you to have it." I place the ring on my finger. "I promise, I will cherish it forever." I say hugging my mother with tears threatening to fall down. "hey enough of the gushy stuff, would you! I want to give her my gift" my brother eagerly interrupts our moment. "here, I made you this, it is so no matter what we will always find each other and even if we are apart, we will never be alone." my brother says with more emotion than I have ever seen him show. We are very close and it's times like these that make me so thankful he is in my life. he may only be 11, but he is far wiser than his age. he hands me a box that looks a lot like the one my stepdad gave me only a bit more slender. I open it up to find a stunning white gold Locket. the front of the locket is engraved with a crescent moon with a wolf sitting on the edge of it howling. I open it up to find a photo of him and i on the one side and my mother and father on the other. on the back of the locket the word "Vir Ewig" is engraved. it means forever in Afrikaans. this time the tears do start to fall as I am feeling an overwhelming sense of love and happiness for my amazing family. I grab him in a tight hug and as always he lifts me up and spins me around. " you the best my little terror" I say to him smiling "that's what they say." My mother helps me put on my necklace and now I finally feel ready to enter the hall where half the school is waiting.

Not feeling nervous anymore I hold my head up high and walk in to see so many people. I spot my group of friends and immediately I make my way over to them. " oh look! there's the birthday girl" scream Gemma as she rushes over to me pulling me into a tight embrace. " hey guys" I squeal in excitement. I look around at my friends all dressed to impress."hey where are Conner and Chelsea?" I ask. They just went to go get some drinks I think. they should be back any minute. As if on cue, I turn to see them both walking towards us. Chelsea makes a run for it and flies into my arms almost knocking me off my feet and standing there laughing. I turn to see Conner and he is looking mouth-wateringly handsome. his tall stature and large muscles are fit into a tight-fitted black collard shirt and dark blue jeans sit perfectly on his hips showing his amazing firm bum. "hey Scarlett" He says raking his hand through his tousled hair like he does a million times a day. "You looking Gorgeous as always. Happy birthday" he says while pulling me into a warm hug. suddenly my senses are all heightened and I can smell him, like really small him. What I smell is only not his usual cologne that he normally wears but the smell of honey and springtime. "Wow Conner," I say taking a long sniff of him. "you smell so good tonight" suddenly he and all my other friends burst out laughing at my sudden frankness which I have never had with him. "thank you, Scarlett," he says wiping away the tears, "you smell great yourself, although I don't think I will go out of my way to sniff you." and with that, they all burst out laughing again.

The night goes on and I walk around greeting people chatting with people and dancing with my friends and family. Taking pictures at the picture booth and my Stepdad and I Showing off our amazing dancing skills. This has really turned into such a glorious night filled with laughter and fun. 11 pm was coming around quicker than I expected. when I walk out of the bathroom I hear pleasurable moans coming from around the corner, intrigued, I go to take a closer look only to find my Best friend and my crush tonsils deep in a passionate kiss while her leg is lifted up and snaked around his waist and conners hands roaming all over her thighs.