Chapter 14 It's my party & I'll cry if I want to
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I toy with my hair. I can't decide whether I should have it up or down.
"Up all the way" Sara joins my reflection in the mirror looking stunning. Her long blonde hair is curled to perfection and she's wearing a simple little black dress.
"You're the birthday girl you have to steal the show" Sara smiles assisting me taming my hair into a sleek, elegant up do
"I'm super nervous Sar"
"You have no reason to be nervous you look super beautiful"
I glance down at my nude ball gown which Sara had sneakily hidden away from me.
"So have you had 'the talk' with Oliver about last night yet?"
"I haven't had the chance, this morning he was out on a run 'clearing his head' and he rushed off into the hot tub with Tommy for pre drinks before I had chance to speak to him. I get the feeling he could be avoiding me"
"Well your about to find out, it's almost time to make your appearance at you're not so surprise party"
"Great" I mumble
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I make my way down the spiral staircase linked arm in arm with Sara, trying my best to remain elegant and not to trip over my trailing ball gown.
We reach the bottom of the stairs and at least fifty familiar faces come into sight.
"SURPRISE" they all cheer as they set eyes on me.
Sara nudges me and I give my best "oh my god I knew nothing about this party" face.
"Look at my beautiful girl" The blonde bombshell wearing a tight red mini dress that is my mother comes into sight wrapping her arms around me tightly, forcing an oversized champagne glass into my hand.
"Hey mom" I murmur
"Honey it's been far too long, I was so happy when I got the phone call from Sara. She tells me you've got a little something going off with Oliver Queen.. THE Oliver Queen"
"Whoa mom slow down.. slow dowwwnnnn"
"I'm sorry but I'm just so excited and so happy that you've finally found someone. I was totally worried that you were going to be an old bride"
"Mom I'm 24"
I raise my eyebrows "Hey mom isn't that Detective Lance looking for you?"
"So it is I better go give him some attention honey. He gets a little awkward at social gatherings. I'll see you later, go and enjoy your night you look beautiful" My mom reaches over placing one of her notorious sloppy kisses on my cheek, more than likely leaving a cerise lip mark behind.
"Hey Lissy you didn't tell me your mom was so hot, if I'd have known I'd have totally got rid of Lance prior to this party" Tommy grins
Sara taps his shoulder playfully with disapproving eyes.
"You're such a creep honestly" I giggle
"Hey have you seen Oliver? I really wanted to talk to him?"
"Talk? Of course you do" Tommy winks playfully, "Last I saw he was getting some air on the veranda outside"
"Hey Lissy, good luck with 'the talk' I want to hear all about it" Sara grins
I nod my head and make my way to the door. Butterflies are flying around my stomach. Here goes…
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The cold air hits my face and bare arms as I step forward onto the veranda. The sky is dark, only lit by a few fairly lights hung around nearby branches.
It's busy out, busier than expected and the air is filled with drunken giggles and conversation. I shuffle through the crowd searching for Oliver.
I'm stopped in my tracks as I glance down towards grassy bank which is home to the beautiful lake. There stands Oliver, he's wearing a black tux looking like a James Dean movie, I step forward to make my way down the steps.
I take ten steps forward and then I stop. I hear another voice, it's female. Then it hits me Oliver's not alone.
I position myself behind a nearby tree. I wasn't spying, I was just investigating. I didn't recognize the girl Oliver was speaking with, she was thin, brunette. Seriously pretty in her sky blue dress.
Her body language told me she knew Oliver well, the way she kept placing her hand on his shoulder every time she made him laugh, the way her eyes constantly met with his.
I didn't know this girl but I already hated her. Hated how comfortable she was around Oliver.
"Felicity ?"
I jump out of my skin, almost falling forwards into the mud. I turn slowly and a familiar smile greets me.
"John, what are you doing here?" I wrap my arms tightly around him.
"I could hardly miss my besties birthday now could I?"
"You're the first person tonight that I'm actually happy to see"
"Let me guess, Oliver problems?"
"Ugh like you wouldn't believe"
"Hence the reason you're stood spying from behind a tree" John giggles
"I was totally not spying, I was.. Observing"
"I believe you Felicity, thousands wouldn't"
"Who is that girl?" I mumble trying to curb my obvious jealousy
"That's Helena, Oliver's ex-girlfriend. She's a total head case but for some reason Oliver's always had a soft spot for her"
I exhale tears filling my eyes
"Hey Felicity don't cry it's your party"
"Hey It's my party and I'll cry if I want to" I giggle through the tears that are now rolling down my cheeks
" I thought I was finally getting somewhere with Oliver and now he's avoiding me"
"Hey Felicity he's only talking with Helena that means noth-"
But before Diggle can finish his sentence our eyes are directed back over to Helena and Oliver…
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