Chapter Thirty *** A Few Weeks Later *** Julies Point of View I looked around the room at all my friends, partying and having a good time. Today was my 18th Birthday. Luckily it happened to fall on a week end and every one was able to make it. As promised, mum and dad weren’t home. Peter and Jenna had come, obviously, as far as Peter knows, every thing was fine, how ever, she was keeping her distance. Eddie was here, but he’s been acting really weird recently. ‘Hey, Drink?’ I nodded and James passed me one over. I thanked him and kissed him. He smiled. ‘Happy birthday’. ‘Thanks cutie’. He stepped closer and wrapped his arms around my waist, grinning. ‘I’ll give you your birthday present later when we’re alone’. I couldn’t help but giggle and instantly felt my face heat up. Cheek

