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The Family
Chapter 25
My dad woke me up from my nap a little after 7 and told me to be ready for dinner by 8. I immediately hopped in the shower and when I got out, my dad yelled through the door that he was going to round up the guys and come back here at 8. I curled my hair after it dried and put on my makeup before I walked out into the bedroom with my towel wrapped around me. I sorted through my clothes before finally choosing an outfit. I slid on a black tank dress. It was satin black fabric with a black lace overlay and pleating with an empire waist. I dug around through my shoes before finding the pair I was looking for; simple, red, peep-toe pumps with a 3 inch heel. I pulled them on and was about to grab my purse when I realized, I wouldn't need it. I stood in the middle of the room, waiting for my dad to return with my uncles. I didn't have to wait too long. They burst through the room laughing and stopped when they saw me.
"Baby, you look beautiful." My dad said first, stepping forward and placing a kiss on my head. I smiled happily.
"He speaks the truth." Uncle Kev said, also stepping forward. "Happy birthday." He said before placing a kiss on my cheek.
"My little Princess sure is growing up." Uncle Shawn said and I rolled my eyes playfully as he too kiss my cheek.
"I'm speechless." Uncle Dave said, grabbing my shoulder and looking down at me. "Maybe we shouldn't go out and should just order room service." Everyone nodded and said "yeah" in agreement.
"No." I said and he laughed as he engulfed me in a hug, placing a kiss on my forehead.
"I was just teasing." Dave said.
I looked at Uncle Mark and smiled innocently as I tilted my head to the side; he was the only one who hadn't said anything.
"I swear it was just yesterday when Paul showed me your baby picture. I told him, this girl is going to be a heartbreaker. He said, no way, how can she break hearts if she'll never be allowed to date?" I smiled and glanced at my dad. He shrugged in admittance and I turned back to Mark. "I said, yeah, you say that now. But wait until she's 20, you'll have to beat the guys off with a stick. And here we are, 20 years of age, and you're even more beautiful than I thought you would be." I smiled and walked over to him, giving him a hug. I stood on my tiptoes, despite the heels, he was still taller than me, and I kissed his cheek.
"Yeah, and not only does Paul have to beat them off with a stick, we all do." Uncle Dave said and we all laughed. I linked my arm through Marks and started walking towards the door. After we went down the elevator and were in the lobby, I started walking toward the hotel restaurant but my dad grabbed my elbow.
"Ah, ah ah, this way." He said and started directing me towards outside the lobby.
"But where are we-" I started but stopped talking when I saw the limo waiting outside. The chauffeur was holding the door open for them to enter. "Dad, you didn't."
He smiled his famous Triple H smile and nodded. "Indeed I did."
"Dad, this is too much." I said but climbed in the limo anyway.
"Oh please, nothing is too much for my first born." He said and I smiled in happiness. After all the guys had piled in, the car started moving.
"So where are we going?" I asked, looking out the window.
"To dinner." He stated and I rolled my eyes.
"Obviously."
"We'll be there soon, Elle, just enjoy the ride." Uncle Mark added and I shrugged and did as I was told. I reached forward where the bar was and grabbed a chilled bottle of champagne that was on ice. I began opening it and was shocked when no one tried to stop me. I smiled as I poured myself a glass. I lifted the glass to my lips but was stopped when my dad's hand covered mine on the glass.
"For me? Thank you." He said, taking the glass from me.
"No, it was mine." I said happily and began pouring myself another bottle.
"But Elle, I think you forgot, you're too young." Uncle Dave said, leaning over, taking my second glass from me.
"Oh come one. Uncle Mark told me to enjoy the ride, I'm trying." I said but put the bottle back on ice.
"I'm sorry baby." Dad said rubbing my back. "but that is just a bit too much for this year."
"But dad, I thought nothing was too much for your first born." All the guys erupted in laughter and a chorus of "oh's".
My dad just smiled. "You got me there." Finally, the limo came to a stop and we all piled out. Uncle Shawn wrapped my arm around his arm and patted my hand once it rested on his bicep. We walked into the restaurant and I was a bit overwhelmed. I've never been in such a nice restaurant, I didn't know how to act.
"This is a really nice place." I whispered to my Uncle Shawn.
He chuckled. "Your dad wanted this to be special." He said and I smiled. We followed the hostess to our table. It was a rectangle table that sat 6 people perfectly. Dad sat at the head of the table with me and Shawn on either side on him. Kev sat next to me, Dave was next to Shawn and Mark was at the other head of the table. We all looked over the menu, telling each other what sounded good and what didn't. After we ordered our dinner, we talked about our day.
"Glad to see you two have worked things out." Uncle Mark said, referring to Dave and I. We smiled and shrugged.
"We always do." I said.
"So have you talked to Randy?" Dave asked; seemed he was the only one brave enough to do it.
I cleared my throat and swirled my straw in my drink, watching it. "Nope."
"Does he know tomorrow's your birthday?" Kev asked.
"Yep." I stated, not looking away from my glass.
"Do you think he'll come see you?" Dave asked curiously.
I finally looked up, looking him in eye. "I wish he wouldn't." I felt like I was sending a message to Dave telling him to let Randy know to not come near me. My dad cleared his throat, noticing how uncomfortable I was and changed the subject to some new movie coming out that he wanted to see.
After dinner, we headed back to the hotel and we went back up to my room, All of us except Shawn who said he had to do something but would be up in a second. Once we got into the room, I pulled my shoes off and slid my feet into black knee length uggs. Okay, I hate those damn boots, but they are incredibly comfortable and that's what Steph had gotten me for Christmas this year. I had fully intended to return them and buy something else but the minute I slipped my feet into them, I couldn't take them out.
I joined the guys on the couch, snuggled up under Uncle Marks arm, careful to fold my dress under me. I looked up when there was a knock on the door and watched my dad go open it. I heard some whispering and some clicking and then I smiled when my dad walked back with Uncle Shawn in tow, carrying a mini birthday cake with lit candles. They erupted into a chorus of 'Happy Birthday' and I closed my eyes as I made a wish then I blew out the candles. I gave them all a hug and thanked them. My dad cut the cake into mini pieces, though Dave and I were the only one's that ate the cake. I wasn't really surprised; Dave and I were known for sneaking out late at night to satisfy our cake cravings.
Everyone left about an hour later and I changed into some pajamas. I climbed into bed and looked up when my dad came out of the bathroom.
"Ellie, I'm really sorry I have to leave tomorrow." He said and I shrugged. I was a bit sad, but tonight had been great.
"It's ok, I understand. Thanks for tonight, it was fun." I said and he smiled, happy he did that right.
"Good, I'm glad you had fun. I want you to know I have your gift, but I want to give it to you when I get back." He said and I shrugged.
"That's fine. You know you really don't have to get me anything. Being here with you and the guys is enough."
"Nonsense. You know, you really are a dream daughter." He said and I giggled a little bit.
"Thanks, and you're a dream dad." He chuckled to himself and stood up.
"Alright, kiddo, get to sleep. I'll wake you up before I leave." He kissed me on my forehead and crawled into his own bed.
"Ok, sounds good. Night." I said and rolled over, thinking about what I could do tomorrow. Hopefully at least one of the guys would spend the day with me so I don't have to mope around by myself like I've been doing the past couple years.