Chap. 22 Birthday part 2
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Penelope looked with satisfaction at Derek' surprised face.
"Surprise! Happy Birthday Derek!" she said smiling.
"It's a happy surprise indeed." He whispered still staring at her.
He took some steps towards her and gathered her in his arms.
"Yeah, the best surprise I've ever had." He said hugging her tightly.
Penelpe didn't miss the glittering tears in his eyes just before he embraced her.
She leaned into him letting go of her cane. When he finally released her, the tears were gone remplaced by a huge smile.
"How?"
"Well, we haven't seen each other for moths.... I worked hard... it's not perfect I still have a cane but it feels good."
"I'm very happy, very very happy." He said looking her straight in the eyes.
His look warmed her heart and she felt her cheeks turning red when she realized that everybody was looking at them.
"Well birthday boy you should make a tour to speak to your other guests."
"Yeah... just don't go too far, we have a lot to talk about.' He said leaving her.
The party was really a success, Derek felt really loved that night. He didn't have time to really talk with Penelpe but today would be different.
He woke up in a good mood and after a good shower went downstairs to have a quick breakfast.
"Someone is in a happy mood." Desiree sinsonged when she heard Derek humming.
"Well yes. My family and friends threw me an amazing birthday party..." he said smiling.
"Plus your lovely Penelope can walk..." Desiree said waiting for his reaction.
"Yeah... it's what I've been wishing for her for all these months." He said smiling even wider.
"I like her. She's sweet and caring, and pretty."
"Yes, better than that she's an angel, an amazing friend."
"A friend, mmm?"
"Yeah a friend, my best friend I should say. It's weird but I feel like it.... yes she's my best friend." He said with a convinced tone.
"Who do you want to convince?" Desiree asked.
"What do you mean?" he asked puzzled.
"Nothing. Here is some coffee. Maybe we can have a late lunch later, just you and me?"
"Hem sorry, I'm going to Penelope's, we have a lot to discuss."
"About your feelings...."
"Desiree, I don't catch what you're meaning."
"Maybe she's more than your best friend." Desiree said before quickly leaving the kitchen.
Derek frowned at his sister's back.
"This girl is crazy." He whispered a bit uncomfortable.
Desiree left the kitchen satisfied and met the eyes of her mother.
"Your baby boy is all yours." She said smirking because she knew that her mother had head their talk.
"Desiree, don't push him too hard." Fran said with a blank voice.
Desiree thought that she was displeased but saw the laughter in her eyes.
She nodded and went in her room.