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Chapter 17: Birthday
I set my alarm early and unwind myself from Richard's arm. I tiptoe out of the room and go downstairs to the kitchen. Today was Richard's birthday and I wanted to make him a huge breakfast. I get out some pancake mix and the griddle from the cabinet, I also get some bacon, and eggs from the fridge. I start cooking breakfast anticipating the day ahead although I am dreading the party with Bruce. I start cooking the eggs and bacon when I feel a soft kiss on my cheek and Richard's arm around me.
I giggle, "Happy Birthday!"I yell.
"Thanks, you sound more excited than I am", Richard says and I giggle.
"Well I hope this delicious breakfast and my present will put you in a better mood", I say.
"We'll see", Richard winks at me.
I finish cooking breakfast and we both sit at the table and start eating.
"So what time does the party start?"I ask.
"7pm we can leave around 10 or something", he says.
"Oh ok", I say.
"Do I get my present before or after?" Richard asks anticipating.
"Hmm I don't know guess you'll have to wait and see", I say and tap my chin and Richard scowls.
After breakfast Richard leaves to go meet with Bruce about the party while I go to the mall to do some shopping. The party is formal so I needed a new dress; Richard suggested a local dress shop nearby. I get in my car and drive as I arrive at the shop I am a little taken back. 'Wow this place is fancy' I think to myself. I get out the car and smooth my hair back and walk in. The place looks like the inside of a bridal magazine. There are so many beautiful and breathtaking dresses on the mannequins.
"Are you Kori Anders?" A lady dressed in a beige dress suit as me.
"Yes, um hi", I say and give her a small wave, 'How does she know my name' I think to myself.
"Mr. Grayson called and said you be arriving I'm Gale, I'm here to assist you", she says and shakes my hand.
'Of course Richard always thinks ahead' I think to myself and smile and shake her hand, "Nice to meet you", I say.
She smiles, "Are you looking for anything particular?" She asks.
"Um, something for a formal birthday party", I say unsure of what type of dress that would need.
"Ok well we have some formal dress choices right here", she says and walks over to the rack.
I smile and start scanning the rack, I pick out 2 dresses and Gale shows me where the dressing rooms are. The first dress was a little too big but the second one fits perfectly. I take it off satisfied with my choice change into my regular clothes and go to the cash register I glance at the screen on the cashier and my mouth drops in horror '$950 dollars! This dress cost more than I make in a month!' I think to myself. Gale then pulls out a card and swipes it in the register she then gets puts the dress on a hanger and puts a garment cover over it and hands it to me.
"Um don't I need to pay?" I ask confused.
"No, Mr. Grayson has taken care of it", she says and she smiles, "Enjoy your party, come again soon", she says.
"Thanks", I say.
I arrive at the apartment with my brand new dress in hand. Richard is home and in the living room when I walk in.
"Hey did you find a dress", he asks.
"Yes", I say and hold up my garment bag.
"You didn't have to pay for it; it's too expensive I could have found a dress somewhere else." I say.
"I know but I wanted to", Richard says.
"Richard", I start to say but Richard cuts me off.
"Kori, for once can I buy you something and you not protest about it?" he asks.
"Nope", I say and pout.
Richard shakes his head and chuckles, "Guess I'm going to have to get use to it then", he says.
I roll my eyes, "You know how I feel about you spending money on me", I say.
"I know, but that's not going to stop me", Richard says.
I smack his arm, "Jerk", I say.
Suddenly Richard picks me up and hoists me over his shoulder and heads toward the stairs.
"Put me down you jerk!" I yell.
"Nope, I think you need to cool off", he says clearly amused.
Richard opens the door to the balcony on the rooftop and heads toward the pool. I suddenly realize what he plans on doing.
"Richard no!" I yell but it's too late and Richard throws me in the pool.
"Jerk!"I yell as I swim back to the surface but I can't help but laugh.
Richard laughs to and removes his shoes, shirts, and jumps in with me, I squeal in delight when the water splashes me. Richard swims back up to the surface and floats next to me.
"Are you cooled off now?" he asks.
"Yes, you're lucky it's your birthday otherwise I'd kick your ass", I say and splash him.
"Yea right", Richard responds and splashes me back. This ends up igniting a splash war between us we splash each other a couple of times and Richard ends up kissing me.
"You don't fight fair", I murmur against his lips.
"All is fair in love and war", he says and kisses me again.
After swimming it finally time to get ready for Richard's birthday party. Richard starts to get ready first while I sneak into the guest room so I can wrap his present. After I finish I put his present downstairs and go back upstairs to get dressed. I shower, dry off and start curling my hair and doing my makeup. I walk to the walk in closet and take my dress and slide it on. I slip on some silver stilettos and put on my silver earrings. As I walk back into the room Richard is already dressed in his tux struggle with his bow tie.
"Wow you look amazing", he says as he gawks at me in my one shoulder deep purple dress with long side silt.
"Thanks", I say and smile and help him with his bow tie.
"Perfect", I say and straighten his bow tie, "Ready?" I ask and Richard nods. I grab my clutch and we both go downstairs.
"Oh I almost forgot", I say and go to the kitchen table where Richard's present is located.
"Happy Birthday", I say and hand it to him.
Richard smiles and opens the present, he takes the picture frame and his smile grows even wider.
"I um already put some pictures on there", I say. I had uploaded a few photos of us and our friends in our high school days and some of the photos of me and Richard that he had on his desk.
"I love it", he says and kisses my lips softly, "Thanks Kori", he says.
"Welcome", I say, "There's more but you have to wait till later", I say.
"I can't wait", he says and wraps his arm around me and kisses me again.
We arrive at Wayne Manor, the place is packed, cars are lined up in front of the valet parking. We reach the valet and get out the car and the paparazzi immediately start to swarm. Richard tightens his grip around my waist as we pose for a couple of photos then go inside for the party.
"There's the birthday boy", Bruce says and shakes Richard's hand.
"Bruce", Richard says curtly.
"Nice to see you again Kori", Bruce says.
"Um thanks Mr. Wayne", I say uneasy.
"Dick there's some associates I want you to meet", Bruce says.
Richard gives me a conflicted look as though not wanting to leave me.
"Go ahead, I'll be fine", I say and give him a reassuring smile.
Richard kisses my cheek and goes with Bruce. I glance around the party and grab one of the champagne glasses of the waiter's tray. I look around the party for anyone I know when a familiar voice calls my name.
"Kori!" bee says and gives me a hug and Vic is behind her.
"Hey! What are you doing here?" I ask
"Vic and some people from STAR labs were invited tonight so I'm his plus one", she says.
I smile, "I'm so glad someone I know is here", I say.
"Hey little lady", Vic says and I give him a hug.
"Hi Vic", I say.
"Enjoying the party?" Bee asks.
"Eh, I guess", I say.
"Me too, all these stuffy people are beginning to bore me", bee says and I giggle. Once of Vic co-workers come over and whisk him away to meet with some people.
"Guess it's just you me", Bee says.
"Looks like it", I say and smile. Bee and I start to catch up I tell her about the Xavier situation and about me and Richard living together. Bee tells me how she expects to have her first runway show by the end of the year and how Vic finally got a permanent job at STAR lab. Bee and I continue talking when suddenly Richard comes over.
"Hey Bee", he says and gives her a hug.
"Hey happy birthday", she says.
"Thanks", he says and smiles.
"You ready to go?" he asks me.
"Already?" I ask we had only been there for an hour.
"Yea, if I have to shake one more person hand or talk about stocks my brain and arm are going to explode", he says.
I giggle, "Ok, we can go", I say.
I give Bee a hug, "Bye hope to see you soon and tell Vic I said bye", I say.
"Bye Kori , have fun you two", she says and winks at me.
Richard tells her goodbye and talks my hand and starts to escort me out of the party a couple of people stop and say hello to us but eventually Richard and I exit the mansion. The valet brings up our car and Richard and I get in.
"Worst party ever, It was more like a business meeting I prefer the pizza parties we used to have in high school", he says.
I giggle, "Yea, good times", I say.
Richard smiles, "Remember when you thought mint frosting was a topping?" he asks.
I blush in embarrassment, "It was listed on the menu how was I supposed to know it wasn't", I protest.
Richard chuckles and kisses my hand, "Your too cute sometimes", he says and I smile.
We finally reach the apartment and park the car in the parking garage. We get out and walk to the apartment door and go inside.
"So are you ready for your other present?" I ask.
"Yes", Richard says and smiles.
I smile and take his hand and lead him to our bedroom.
"Wait here", I say and grab a bag and go to the bathroom and change.
I take out the sheer baby doll nightgown with matching bra and panties and put it on. I bought at the sex shop and put it on along with my stilettos. I also take out the massage oil and the aromatherapy candles and use a lighter to light it. I brush my hair and take a deep breath and step on the bathroom.
"Who cares if I left early Bruce? It wasn't even a birthday party it was a business party", Richard says in the phone his back is turned to me.
He turns around and his jaw drops as so does the phone as soon as he sees me.
I smile and walk over and set the candle on the nightstand and walk over to Richard.
"What do you think?" I ask.
"Damn", he says and continues to stare at me.
I smile and bend over and pick up the phone and put it to my ear.
"Mr. Wayne? Richard is going to have to call you back", I say and hang up.
I put it on the dresser and walk over to Richard.
"Ready for your other present?" I say seductively.
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