Chapter 21 – Phil's Birthday

I woke up at 11am, happy to finally being able to sleep for as long as I wanted without worrying about getting late to the law office, since yesterday was my last day there.

Today was Saturday, 30th of January and it was Phil's birthday. I was really excited, since a couple of days ago I sent him a package with my present in it, because unfortunately we wouldn't be spending his special day together. I hope he likes it; it was a box with some sweets and a memory card with a video I made for him, wishing him a happy birthday. It may involve some singing in it, but fortunately no one but Phil will see that.

He told me yesterday that he had already received the package but I forbidden him to open it before time. Some people say it gives you bad luck, not that I believe in that kind of superstitions but still, it's better not to risk it.

I grabbed my phone and sent him a massage saying:

Good morning birthday boy! You are one year closer to your retirement! Haha

I always liked to make fun of Phil for being older than me, and I love when he gets annoyed because of it. I know that he doesn't see me as a kid younger than him, but still, I think that sometimes he gets aware of it, mostly after we start talking about me going to University next year, when he has already finished his degree.

It was already 11am, so he was probably already awake. I waited 10 minutes for a reply to my message and because I received none, I went downstairs to get something to eat.

I didn't have any plans for today; maybe I will exercise a little. Yeah, sure, who am I kidding? I sat on my bed and played video games until late afternoon.

When I got bored I remembered to check my phone again to see if Phil replied. Still nothing. What was he doing?

By the time my mum called me to dinner I was really worried about Phil. He sometimes takes a while to reply but never this long.

When I returned to my room, the first thing I did was check my phone. I had a new message, and it was from Phil. Finally, I thought to myself while I clicked to see it.

Hi Dan, sorry for only replying now. I had the most awful day ever and only arrived at home now. Come on Skype so I can tell you about it. X

I quickly logged on Skype and called Phil.

"Hey Dan" He said.

"Hi Phil. What happened to you? I was getting really worried!"

"Sorry, I didn't want you to worry. Basically I ended up in the hospital."

"WHAT?" I think I shouted there.

"It was really stupid, I woke up and I stop seeing and when I tried to call 999 I passed out. Only when I woke up again after being on the kitchen floor for a while, I was able to call them. They took me in an ambulance and gave me some drugs to make me better. I'm alright now."

"Phil! How am I supposed to stop being worried now?"

"Oh, don't be Dan, I'm okay. It was just the blood pressure that was too low or something. I am now taking pills to help it getting higher." He said. "Anyway, I loved your present! Your video was really lovely."

"Thanks…" I said, slightly embarrassed. "Wait… When did you watch it? Because if you were in the hospital all day and you only arrived home now… PHIL, don't tell me you opened it yesterday!"

I could see his cheeks turn red, I can't believe he saw it yesterday when I told him not to.

"Sorry… I just couldn't wait any longer!" He admitted.

"Oh Phil… Remember when I told you that opening presents before time was bad luck? I think you had your punishment." I laughed." Now you know for next time!"

a/n: Thanks for reading, hope you guys are all well! :] Sorry for the small chapter, I have to study for my exams, but I don't want to stop updating! xx

-Mariana