Chapter 7: Wish
It had been a wonderful three weeks. No more crying took place or any other sadness. Sure, I still missed my mom. I always would. But the emptiness was finally starting to leave,
Clark and I had become rather close. We weren't dating or a couple…. Yet. We decided to take things slow. I became quick friends with Chloe, Lana and Lois. And Lex, well, he was different, but still great,
It was Thursday afternoon and I was waiting outside the mansion for Les. Tomorrow was my birthday and he said he had a surprise for me. Then he pulled up in a red Porsche and got out.
"Happy Birthday!" He stated, handing me the keys. "It's all yours." I stood in awe. I had gotten my license when I moved to the U.S, but I wasn't expecting this!
"Oh my God! Thank you!" I squealed as I jumped and hugged him.
"That's not all." Then he handed me a platinum credit card and a key to the Grand Plaza Hotel in Metropolis. "This key is to the Imperial Suite, go pack a bag and head up there."
"Lex this is so amazing! Are you sure this is all ok?" I asked.
"Trust me its fine, now go!" He said smiling. I hugged and thanked him again, then ran inside, packed my things and headed for Metropolis.
I tried to call Clark, but there was no answer. Same for Lana, Chloe and Lois. I shrugged it off thought and just drove. When I got to the hotel the bellhop showed me to the suite. When I entered, it was pitch black. I found the switch and turned on the lights.
"SURPRISE!" I heard people scream. It was Lois, Lana and Chloe.
"What's all of this? I said in total astonishment. Not only were my friends here, but there were boxes of presents stacked everywhere.
"It's your pre-birthday bash!" Chloe exclaimed.
"Yea now open the presents, I've been dying to know what's in all these boxes since I got here!" Lois said. Chloe and Lana looked anxious as well. So instead of waiting, I went for the boxes. I had them all open with in an hour. Then there was one box left. I opened the top and took out a dress, but not just any dress. It was the most gorgeous thing I had ever seen. All four of us looked in awe. It was the color of sapphires, lightly shimmered with a handkerchief skirt that looked like it would come a little bit below my knee; it had a halter scoop neck as well.
"Wow, I wonder what this is for," I said. Chloe, Lana and Lois wondered to. After picking up the presents and trash, we decided to go shopping. All four of us ended up with loads of bags. I even found the perfect black shoes to go with that dress. After a couple hours of shopping and laughs we headed back to the hotel. Once we were back in the room, we found a note that told us to be in the ballroom and eight thirty sharp, and to be formally dressed. I was a little confused at first, but then began to realize what that blue dress was for. We got dressed and ready. There were two rooms in the suite, which was gorgeous, and both had an adjoining bathroom. Lois and I got ready in one and Chloe and Lana in the other.
"So what's up with you and Kent?" Lois asked. I smiled some.
"We haven't known each other very long, but it's weird. I know I have feelings for him, strong ones at that. I just don't know how to show him. Any way, I kissed him once." I told her.
"Really?" She sounded amused.
"Yea, then we decided to take things slowly, but in the past couple days; I've wanted to go faster." I said. Lois raised her eyebrows at me.
"Okay I am going to stop asking questions right here. Not sure how much more I want to hear." Lois joked. "Ok how do I look?" She asked as she finished off her mascara.
"Wonderful! And me?" I asked, putting my lip gloss down.
"Fabulous!" Then we walked out into the living area where Chloe and Lana were waiting on us.
"Ready?" Lana asked. We all nodded and headed to the ballroom. As soon as the doors opened, there was a flash of light and a huge yell of "SURPRISE!" I looked around and saw people I didn't expect. All of my friends from England! I could feel myself smiling like a maniac. Then I saw Clark. The walked up to us and said hey. Then he took me aside and whispered something in my ear,
"I have a present to give you after the party." He told me. I smiled and gently kissed his cheek. "Alright." I said. He looked a little surprised at my forwardness, but was still smiling.
"So this is Jules's new flame, needless to say I'm impressed." A voice from behind me said. Clarks face turned red and I turned around.
"Alexa!" I squealed ad I ran over to hug my best friend. We talked for a while, I also met up with some of my other friends before finding Lex.
"You did all of this?" I asked him.
"What can I say?" I love birthdays." He said smiling. "And this is a very special one. Happy birthday Jules."
"You're the best!" I exclaimed before hugging him.
Hours of socializing past, then at eleven fifty-eight, we all gathered around a huge birthday cake with eighteen candles. Everyone sang 'happy birthday' and at exactly midnight, I blew out the candles and made a wish. Everyone clapped and ate cake. Then the party ended.