I Will Be There For You
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CHAPTER 30
“So what do you think?” I reached half an hour ago and discussed my plan with mom and dad.
“Sweetie, you are just 25, you don’t have a permanent job and you are not settled yet.” Dad replied.
“I am not running away, dad.” I protested.
“Honey I am really happy that you are mature enough but don’t you think you are going too far?”
“Mom and dad you both are the most important people in my life. I want that wherever I go, whatever I do, if I look back I want you both standing there for me inspiring me. I know you are concerned about me but I am a big girl now. I have to leave your hand to stand on my feet. I love Jake. He is really dear to me. I can’t live a day without him and I want you both to support us. Please mom and dad.” I buttered them up.
“Are you sure?” dad asked.
“Couldn’t be more.” I replied.
“We are there for you sweetheart.” Mom said and smiled.
“You are making the right decision.” Dad said too and I was feeling out of the world. They agreed, oh my god. I am so happpyyyy.
“Thank you, thank you thank u sooooo muchhh.” I hugged my parents’ tightly.
“Mom and dad you know what you have to do?”
“We know darling and we will do it.” Mom and dad both replied.
“Well this calls for a celebration!” I exclaimed with joy and bought a bottle of wine and three glasses from the kitchen.
“Cheers!” We three clinked our glasses and sipped the wine. We were drinking wine when my phone beeped.
We got the place!!!!! XOXOXO
EM.
“Oh my God….” I screamed with joy as soon as I read the message.
“What?” dad asked.
“We got the place and we’ll have a party!” I sang and I danced. Everything’s going perfectly. Note to self: whenever I have got too excited something or the other goes wrong so just relax.
Thanx Emma. You are a rockstar. Love you loads.
Ash.
I texted her back.
“Mom and dad I am going over Jake’s to invite them all to the party.” I said.
“We can invite them on the phone.” Mom suggested.
“No mom that would seem really impersonal. Jake’s family means a lot to him I don’t want them to feel left out.” I said.
“Okay then but please be precise no need to go in details. I don’t want you returning in tears again.” Mom said.
“I will be okay mom. I promise.” I said but I wasn’t sure myself. I went outside and started walking to Jake’s house. Many thoughts occupied my mind. What if they don’t agree? Rachel and Jon are really nice and I don’t think they would be anything but happy. The problem is Becky. What if she overreacted, like always? I am doing something good so I shouldn’t have any negative thoughts. I reached their house and rang the bell.
“Hello Ash!” Rachel greeted me.
“Hi Rachel.” I smiled.
“Come inside.” She said and I followed her in. My childhood was spent in this lobby but still I felt uncomfortable.
“I am so sorry for what happened the other day.” She said.
“It is okay.” I said.
“Becky is not here.” She said. I am so relieved. I feel light like a feather.
“Actually I came here to invite you all. I have decided to throw a small surprise party for Jake. I would really love if you all came and I know he would too.”
“That is so nice of you, Ash. We would surely come.”
“Please ask Becky to come too, for her brother.” I requested.
“Of course, sweetie.” She said. “You are a gem. After what Becky did, you still care for her. I am so happy Jake has such a beautiful, smart and the most caring girlfriend.” She said and I blushed so much. She started crying after praising me. Oh God not again.
“Thank you Rachel.” I said and hugged her as I didn’t know what else to do.
“You are welcome.”
“I think I should leave, I have a lot of work to do.” I said.
“Okay, thank you so much for inviting us, we four will be surely there.”
“Four?”
“Joey too, is that fine?” she asked.
“Of course.” I said and hugged her (again) goodbye. I left their house and took a sigh of relief. The toughest part is over and I was glowing all over. My party is going to be a big hit. I strolled towards my house full of zeal and excitement. Tomorrow is going to be the best day of my life. I reached my home and hurriedly dialed Emma’s number.
“Hey Emma.” I said.
“Hey.”
“I invited Jake’s family. I am so relieved.”
“Good, now only the table is left and of course your surprise.” She replied.
“What to do about the table?” I asked, I have no clue of event management.
“I will take care of it. You worry only about your surprise.”
“I love you. Emma you are my bestest buddy.”
“Same here darling.” She said.
“I will talk to you later. Just don’t let Jake get even a single hint.” I said and kept the phone aside.
“Ashley come here for a moment.” Dad called me to his bedroom. I went inside and both of them were sitting there and there was a broad smile on their faces.
“Check this out!” mom said
“Oh My God! It is beautiful. I mean exactly what I wanted. Thank you so much I love it. You guys rock.” I said, overwhelmed.
“My choice.” Dad flaunted.
“Your choice is the best honey!” Now it was mom’s turn to show off.
“You both are the best.” I said and planted a kiss on both of their cheeks.
I don’t believe this, everything is done. It is 9:00 at night and we are completely prepared for tomorrow. Let us check:
1.Emma has ordered a very nice table and a beautiful table cloth. Dr. Smith helped too.
2.My parents have done their work, perfectly.
3.Jake doesn’t even have the slightest of a hint that we are organizing a surprise for him.
4.All the people have been invited.
Jake (of course)
Me (of course)
Emma (nothing would have been possible without her)
Emmet (well we found a beautiful garden as he was admitted in the hospital)
Kathy and Henry (they gave me birth)
Jon and Rachel (they gave Jake birth)
Rebecca and Parker (well, unfortunate guests)
Dr. Smith (He got us the place and he is really cute, no offence.)