Confusion

Confusion

Ch 51

"Engagement Party pt 1"

Friday morning Alvin woke up and entered his bathroom to take his shower. When he finished his shower; he got dressed and brushed his hair. Then he put his cologne on and grabbed his back pack as he headed downstairs. Theodore and Simon were already up eating their breakfast. They both looked up and Simon asked.

"So why did Brittany choose July 26th again? I mean your anniversary is Valentine's day. Do you have any idea why she chose that day?"

He poured himself a cup of coffee and ate his breakfast. Then he responded.

"She wants a summer wedding I guess. It's no big deal really. Besides Valentine's Day too many couples try to get married and they're usually booked. Oh man tonight is our engagement party. How can I forget; we have so much to do after school today before the party. "

Dave saw Alvin's head buried in his hands and put his hand on his shoulder.

"Alvin Ms. Miller and I took care of it already. Calm down will you? All you and Brittany have to do tonight is greet your guests; we'll take care of the decorating right boys?"

Simon looked up and nodded.

"Yes Dave we already know and so do the girls. Can I ask you a question?"

Dave looked at him and responded.

"Yes sure you can. What is the question?"

Simon sipped his coffee and responded.

"If we're experienced can we wear white or does it have to be beige? Cause Alvin was talking to Brittany on Monday and Jill and Jake both told him they can't wear white. I was wondering is that true or not?"

Dave looked and said.

"Of course they can wear white. They have no kids out of wedlock, and besides why was Jake starting on Alvin like that. He already asked me the same question Sunday night and I told him what I just told you Simon. Besides neither of them are Catholic so they shouldn't be saying anything."

Alvin just sighed and ate his breakfast in silence. Dave looked at his eldest and asked.

"When are you going to start planning? That's a lot to do in 9 months; and I know picking your best man will be a hard decision. Alvin?"

He looked up and responded.

"Yes I know it will be a hard decision to make. Probably right after our engagement party. We were going to start planning Monday after school but I was in a very bad mood because of the rumor Trisha passed around our school bout Brittany. She told the whole High School that Brittany was pregnant and poor Brittany was in tears when I saw her at lunch. "

Dave's mouth dropped.

"Well is she pregnant? Alvin answer me young man."

He shook his head.

"No Dave she's not pregnant. Please don't start acting like my mother she asked me the same question. We're too young to be parents. Besides we are both going to college this fall."

Dave sighed with relief.

"Whew that was close. I'm glad that it's not true. Is that what the news report was for at 12pm Monday afternoon? Well you were right to correct the mess. After that news report did Brittany calm down or was she still upset?"

Alvin responded.

"No she was fine after it was cleared up, but I was the one still angry about that rumor. That's the main reason I came in so angry Monday after school. Because a girl so obsessed with me had to go and say that about my fiancé; mind you Dave the Vice President of the fan club too. Well I fired her after that and she ran away crying. . Well we'll see you after school bye Dave. Come on Simon and Theo we'll be late if we don't move. "

The 3 brothers walked out to Alvin's car and he drove toward the school. Brittany and her sisters were waiting by the parking lot for the boys to arrive. After he parked the car he locked it up and armed the alarm. Then he took Brittany's hand and headed toward his locker. Behind them followed Simon, Jeanette, Theodore, and Eleanor. Brittany sighed as her reputation was saved after that report on Monday. She went in her locker and grabbed her English IIII book because that was her 1st hour with her sisters. The bell ran and the boys walked the girls to their 1st hour and entered their 1st hour.

Finally the school bell rang and all 6 of them walked out to the cars. Brittany stared at her engagement ring and shook her head.

'Who am I going to pick for my maid of honor? Why is it so hard to decide?'

She walked over to Alvin who was checking under his hood. He hit his head.

"Oh Brittany don't do that. What's the matter? You seem really confused."

She responded and rested her head on his shoulder after he wiped the grease from his hands and closed the hood.

"I am having a hard time picking my maid of honor. When are we starting to plan anyway? Have you decided yet? Where's Simon now?"

Simon looked up from the passenger side door.

"I'm right here. I'm waiting for your sister; the teacher made her stay after class for some error on her grade. Why what's the matter?"

Alvin looked and said.

"She's having a hard time choosing her maid of honor that's all. She'll be Ok. What happened with Jean again?"

Simon sighed.

"Our teacher gave her an F on a test she took in Calculus because of Trisha was cheating off her test without her even being aware of it. So he wrote a big F on her test and Jean begged him to let her retake the test or she'd be unable to enroll in the same college as me. So he decided to let her retake the test and I'm waiting for her still. My life sux I swear. As for Theo and Elle they are in the home ecs lab making something for the party tonight. Umm Brit can I talk to Alvin for a minute?"

She looked and said.

"He's your brother I don't boss him around gee. Go on and talk to him Simon I also have to wait for my sisters. Since neither of them use their cars."

Alvin walked away with Simon and asked.

"What exactly did you want to talk to me about? Simon what happened?"

He reached in his jean pocket and pulled out the ring.

"That's why I had to talk to you. I was wondering if I could propose to Jean tonight at the party?"

Alvin looked and said.

"Of course you can. How long have you had that ring Simon?"

He sighed and said.

"Oh since homecoming night; but after that confrontation with that jerk on the beach I was too angry to bring it up. Besides she was asleep when I got back to our room. What do you think her answer will be?"

Alvin saw Jean coming and responded.

"I don't know Simon. You'll just have to find out when you propose to her. If I was you I'd put the ring away before she asks. We'll see tonight calm down already."

He smiled as he put the ring back in his pocket and felt Jeanette grab his waist.

"Sorry it took me so long. Are you ok Simon? What's wrong? You're not still angry at me for being asleep when you came back from the beach are you?"

He looked and grabbed her hands by his waist.

"I wasn't mad at you Jean. I knew how tired you were that's why I let you sleep. Why would you think like that? "

She smiled at him and responded.

"Of course I was tired. Right when we entered our hotel room we made love; and went on pretty long. How would I be able to stay awake after the way you loved me that night? Ooh I never knew you had it in you to love me so right. You surprised me that night after it ended and we were rudely interrupted!"

Brittany looked.

"Stop whining Jean I had my reason why I called you so don't start that again. I made my decision who will be my maid of honor. But I'm not telling anyone till Eleanor gets here kabish."

Alvin just shrugged and leaned against his car waiting for Theodore. Finally Theodore and Eleanor arrived and Alvin looked.

"What is that supposed to be?"

Eleanor glared.

"None of your business Alvin. You'll find out tonight at the party so stop asking!"

He looked and said.

"Well excuse me. Talk about pushy gee! Can we leave now? I don't want to stay at school any longer than I have to."

Brittany laughed.

"Yea same with me I don't want to stay here any longer! Besides I have to get ready for tonight. "

All 6 of them got in the cars and pulled out toward the houses. Theodore noticed a bulge in Simon's jeans and asked.

"What is that? What is that in your pocket?"

Simon's eyes slanted.

"My cell phone Teddy. Ooh you're so annoying I swear!"

Alvin shook his head as he drove toward the house and saw his mother waiting outside by the porch. He shook his head.

"Oh no the last person I wanted to see. If she asks me about kids I swear I'm going to scream! Let's go Simon and Theo."

He watched as Simon and Theodore hugged their mother and stormed up to his room slamming the door. Dave heard the door close and entered his room.

"Alvin don't you dare start with the disrespect! I understand you're still angry with her, but she's still your mother and has to be here. Her oldest is 9 months away from being married; can you at least try to be nice to your mother at the party please ALVIN!"

He looked up and responded.

"I'll try; but she better not mention kids I'm only 17. Umm Dave can you make the party a double engagement party for me, Brittany, Simon , and Jeanette? I know that Jean will say yes to him; she's just as much in love with him as Brittany is with me!"

Dave laughed.

"I'm a head of you Alvin. Ms. Miller already thought about it and I agreed! Oh speaking of that when Simon asked your mother for her blessing she fainted and Ms. Miller caught her."

At that Alvin laughed.

"Too bad I didn't see it. How did Simon react?"

Simon entered.

"Oh the best I could I guess. How was I supposed to know she was going to faint? Now let's just hope Jean says yes."

Jeanette overheard and Simon froze.

"When did you umm get here?"

She looked.

"2 minutes ago; we're decorating and Eleanor refuses to put the banner up for some reason? Does any one know why? Speaking of which Simon Seville get your butt downstairs and help us out! SIMON!!"

Alvin looked at their father and winked.

"Umm let me go help them out downstairs. Dad come on they need to talk."

Simon's mouth dropped.

"Alvin don't you dare! ALVIN!"

Alvin grabbed Dave's hand and ran downstairs to where everyone was decorating. Well all except Brittany she was busy setting the table. In the meantime back in Alvin's room Jean looked at Simon puzzled.

"Simon what is going on? What do we need to talk about?"

He sighed and said.

"I was going to do this on Homecoming night, but Todd ticked me off and I was in a pissy mood. Besides you were also fast asleep, and I didn't want to disturb you."

She still looked puzzled.

"You wanted to do what on Homecoming night? Simon answer me now! I don't have time for this I'm going downstairs! When you're ready join us!"

He shook his head and buried it in his hands. Brittany looked up and said.

"Oh no Alvin we don't have enough plates for the guests. Someone is going to have to pick more up and it seems like they ran out of streamers too."

Alvin saw Jean coming downstairs and ran back to his room.

"Simon what did you do? Why is she angry at you? Now get over your shyness and ask your woman to marry you already. Hello are you listening to a word I'm saying to you?"

He sighed.

"I don't know if I can. Alvin I'm not you."

He stared.

"Maybe not, but you're in love with her and want her to be your wife right? So stop being shy and ask her already. They can't put the banner up until you're engaged to her Simon. I know you can do it; now stop putting yourself down and get down there and ask her."

He nodded.

"How? There is nothing romantic about our house Alvin?"

Alvin smiled slyly.

"Maybe not, but you can always stop for an ice cream on the beach and then go to the store up the road. Simon think about it."

He smiled and said.

"Oh ok then I'll do that. I'll call you to let you know. Wish me luck I'll need it!"

Alvin sighed and headed back downstairs and watched as Simon approached Jean.

"Jean let's go for a bite to eat along the boardwalk? I couldn't eat my lunch today because I was worried about the test Mr. Mullen put the F on when it wasn't your fault. Besides Alvin asked me to go to the store to pick up some more decorations and plates."

She smiled.

"Sure Simon that sounds good. Well we don't have to worry anymore I retook the test and get my grade tomorrow. "

Alvin watched as Simon grabbed his car keys from the hook and sighed. Brittany walked over to him and asked.

"What's with Simon today?'

Alvin responded.

"He's going to propose to your sister since Todd ticked him off on Homecoming Night, and he didn't have the chance to."

In the meantime Simon parked his SUV and took Jean's hand as they headed to the boardwalk. They got a bite to eat and she smiled at him.

"It's been a while since we've been on a date without our brothers and sisters. So long that it made me forget how much of a romantic you can be. Look at that moon it's so beautiful don't you think? Can we take a quick stroll along the beach so our food can digest?"

He smiled and nodded.

"Sure Jean right after I pay the bill. Besides we have at least 2 more hours till the party. So who do you think my brother will pick as his best man?"

She smiled.

"Most likely you; because you two are awfully close even though you constantly fight with one another."

At that he laughed.

"Oh aren't you funny? Of course we do we're brothers. He may be older than me but he is rather annoying sometimes to. But I still love him; and couldn't be happier for him that he's marrying your sister."

She smiled and responded.

"Well I know that Brittany will pick Elle for her maid of honor because they're a lot closer than we are. It's not a big deal though; whoever she picks will be fine with me. I'm just glad they are finally getting along and not fighting!"

He signed the bill and the waiter said.

"Thank you Mr. Seville have a nice evening. Hope to see you again."

He smiled and responded.

"You're welcome; and thank you. We will be back."

He took her hand as they walked toward the shore and she rested her head on his shoulder.

"Ooh look at that beautiful sky. It's so pretty with all those colors."

He smiled and responded.

"Yes it is a pretty sky. A romantic setting for a beautiful girl like you who's love I could never do without."

He got on one knee and grabbed her hand.

"Jean would you do me the honor of being my wife; so we can spend the rest of our lives together?"

Her eyes widened and she smiled.

"Oh Simon of course I will marry you. I love you so much!"

He smiled and slid the ring on her finger. Then their lips met and she pushed him to the sand as she kissed him passionately. He embraced her tightly and returned the approach as he took her glasses off.

"Aren't you the feisty one tonight? Jeanette but I don't think the beach is the place for this to happen."

She looked at him puzzled as she kissed him passionately.

"Why do you say that? We did in your SUV before, and no one is around to see us on the beach. We're officially engaged shouldn't we celebrate it the right way? Well Simon answer me!"

He smiled up at her and said.

"How inviting that sounds but I still don't think we should because there are two reporters flashing pictures! How about we celebrate later tonight instead of now?"

She looked and nodded.

"Fine but you better not try and get out of it tonight. Oh man let's get out of here Simon now they're surrounding us!"

He laughed.

"I agree but you have to let me up Jean."

She laughed and let him up. Then he fixed his shirt and turned to the press.

"Yea Jeanette Miller and I are officially engaged as of tonight! Just like my brother Alvin is engaged to Brittany Miller and neither of them is pregnant! Now let us be!"

To be continued…in the next pt.