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Riley's POV

I wake up more excited then usually. Well, I guess it's normal... IT'S MY 17TH BIRTHDAY! OMD I AM SO HAPPY!

I have always loved my birthday. It was this one day where I wouldn't mind that the attention were all in me.

I get up and jog to the bathroom.

Today was a free-dance day. Nit because it was my brithday or anything. We didn't even mention it, since we are all so foccused on Nationals.

This way, I put a bit more of effort in my appearance. Today I feel rather confident.

I guess when your ex-boyfriend spends a week doing cute stuff that make you feel special, it has these effects.

After I am dressed and have applied my make up, I head down to the kitchen.

Another thing I love about my B-day is the fact that my mother always cooks something special for breakfast.

When I reach downstairs, everything is really quite which is weird.

I open the kitchen door and am welcomed by three people screaming "Happy Brithday, Ri!"

I giggle and hug my parents, and then my sister, who fixes my hair.

"When did my big sister get so grown up?" She asks grabbing me by the waist.

I smile. "You are only one year and four months older than me!"

"Yeah yeah... But you will always be my baby sister. No matter how old you are."

We giggle and then I look at the table. My mom made croissants and pumpkinn cupcakes. My favourites. I ran to her and hug her, kissing her on the cheek multiple times.

"Thanks you, thank you! You're the best mom! You know, right?"

My mom pulls me to a hug. "Oh Simon, our baby is becoming a woman!" I blush and everyone giggles.

We sit at the table and start eating.

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The rest of the day went on pretty well. I had lunch with my friends from school and my sister, as well as Stephanie and Tiffany. Though, they are not in A troupe anymore, we still hang out often.

I am just a bit disappointed because, other then Chloe who stopped this morning in my house to ask what I had planned for today, nobody else from the Studio wishes me a happy birthday...

Not even Miss Kate who was like a mother to me...

I guess the pressure from Nationals makes people forget important dates...

I was never a person who liked to organize birthday parties... I mean I enjoyed them, I just didn't feel like having ones for me...

Due to this, I didn't have anything planned for today... I guess it would Netflix and Chill... There was out a new episode from one of my favourite tv shows "Beauty and the Beast", so I would use the time and watch it. After that I would decide what to do.

The episode was almost finishing when I started listening my phone ring. I icked ot up and looked the caller.

It was James...

Finally I though. He didn't forget me

"Hey, James!" I answer happily.

"Yo, Riley! I need to ask you a favour . My mother asked me to go and try a suit for a family event but I am not really good with that stuff... Could you come with me?"

I sigh, yet again disappointed... He didn't remember...

Again I felt self-concious and wanted to cry, but I decide I won't. At least he wants to spend time with me...

"Will you?" He asks again.

"Yeah sure..." I reply calmly trying to hide what I truly feel.

"Great! Oh, and Riley, you are gonna meet one of my uncles. He is crazy and you can only enter his store if you are wearing party clothes... Don't ask! Could just come a bit dressed up?" He asks and I am a bit confused but agree with it.

He tell me he will pick me up and 20 minutes.

So I turn to my closet and try to decide what to wear. My sister left so and my mom is at work, so, yeah, it's just me and the clothes...

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Twenty minutes later I am ready. I am wearing a cocktail purple dress, my make-up exactly like it was this morning, only I applied some golden eye shadow.

I hear my bell ring and grab my purse, heading downstairs.

I open the door and see James.

He is wearing a black tight shirt which shows off his muscles, a black leather jacket and dark grey jeans.

He looks me up and down and smirks. "You look wow... " he said.

I blushed a bit. "Do you think is too much? I can go get changed? Since you said it had to be party clothes, I just assumed... But maybe I was..."

James puts a finger in my lips to shush me and then caresses my cheeks, making them get even more pink...

"Don't worry about, Riley. You look amazing." I smile.

"You look good as well." I state, making James grin.

"Now, let's go because my uncle Enzo doesn't really like it when people are late..."

He takes my head and leads me to the car, opening the door for me.

He turns on the radio and a song drom Brighter Brightes is playing so we just sing (or try to) during the ride.

Just as the song is finish, James pulls over at a big white building.

It's pretty plain when seen from outside. I would never guess this was a clothing (whatever type it is) store.

Above what I suppose is the main entrance (which looks closed by the way...), there's a sign saying "Enzo place is your place". I giggle at it.

James gets out of the car and then opens the door for me.

"OMD, Riley! I almost forgot!" He started

I smiled shyly. He did remember!

"What?" I ask, expecting his "Happy Birthday".

"My phone! I can't leave without it!" He says and turns to the car."

Why did I come to this when he can't even remember my B-day..."

I looks down disappointed.

He gets back with his phone and puts a hand in my waist, which I accept despite everything.

He leads to the entrance of the building.

"I just wanted you to know that's I asked you to come with me because I think you are special. Okay?" I nod and he open th door.

The minute I step in, i scream in shock.

"SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY RILEY!"