THIRD PERSON NARRATIVE

"Hey Marcus! I need a favor from you"

"Alan what now?"

"It's Jem's birthday tomorrow"

"It's impossible to forget"

"I need you to shock her"

"Shock her? How?"

"Show up. That's all man!"

"She hates me!"

"She needs you"

"Okay fine! What time?
Marcus listens as Alan tells him all the details. He smiles and promises to be there.

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JEMIMA'S POINT OF VIEW
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"HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY BEAR!"

"Aarrgghh!",

"Happy birthday love"

"You didn't have to frighten me like that!", I say standing up from the bed.

"Alan! I hope you didn't do anything elaborate. Our Dad is sick, so we can't do anything elaborate", I say looking at him with a raised eyebrow. Alan has always gone overboard with the birthday celebrations in the house.

"No love just a few of our friends I invited"

"We don't have friends here Al."

"Shh! I got you these", he says handing me a box. I hastily tore off the wrappers and nearly fainted at the sight of the clothes. A black leather dress. With matching black sneakers. I looked at him and hugged him senseless.

"Easy there baby bear! There's more. Hurry up and go get dressed while I wait for you outside"

Yaaayy! I'm finally nineteen!

I hurriedly take my bath and put on the dress. It hugged my body perfectly. I put on the sneakers and added some hair clips to my hair to hold it up in the French plait that I did. I look Gorgeous!!

I open the door and I see a cute little puppy. Alan had promised he'd get me one and he did. I bent down pick him up. I read the note attached to the bow and ate the chocolate bar attached to it.
: many people I hate,
       many people I like
but you I love.
Al.

Who knew Alan could be so sweet? I look up and see him smiling down at me. I give him a kiss on the cheek.
"Thanks Al"
"Anything for you baby bear, now follow me, there's more"

I giggle and let him take my hand as Rex follows us. Yes I decided to call the puppy Rex.

Alan stops In front of a door and comes behind me placing his hand over my eyes to prevent me from seeing.

"Now remember, whatever happens today, don't cry, it's your day!"

"Alan why did you say that?"

"Surprise!"

"Anita!"

I look at Alan and he scratches the back of his head like a kid. I look at Anita and she seems calm.

"Oh Jem! Happy birthday", she says hugging me.

"Thank you Anita, I..."

"Shh it's your birthday! Don't worry about the past, now let's have some fun.

"Good" Alan says closing my eyes again as well make a move for the second door.

"Surprise!"

"Dimitri!", I made my move to hug him but stop short as I realize that Anita is right behind me. I only extend my hand in greetings and he awkwardly shakes them.

"Now for the next door, we have..."

"Zayn!", I yell as I jump on him and hug him. He hugs me back.

"Happy birthday kiddo! Good to see you", he says planting a kiss on my cheek. I grin from ear to ear as Alan laughs behind me and protectively hold my waist.

After a few more doors, we unlocked Nina, Aunt Emilia, Zayn, Zara, and Jay. At this point I was so happy already. I didn't think anything could spoil my fun.

"Now let's party!" Alan yells as we all move downstairs. He holds my hand.

"I have few more surprises Jem, just hang in there", Alan whispers in my ears.

"I already have more than enough, what else?"

"You'll see", he says giving me a smug look. A raise my eyebrows in question but he only kisses my cheek.

"Hello Pretty may I have this dance?", Zayn calls out to me and I willingly oblige.

"Nice to see you again Zayn", I say as we sway across the grass. Good thing Alan decided to do an outdoor party instead.

"I thought you wouldn't recognize me!", he says tucking a strand of my hair behind my ear.

"Excuse me! Psst Zara! Jay is free!", I whisper into her ear and she hurriedly turns around to go meet him. I thought she'd have gotten over him by now.

"You look stunning!", Zayn compliments me and I only smile.

"Excuse me will you", I say moving away to go get a drink. No I'm not getting drunk this time.

I spot Alan dancing with Aunt Em and I soon find myself laughing at how chastened he look. So cute, so hot, so... Snap out of it young lady.

"May I have everyone's attention? We're gathered here today to celebrate a living legend. Not only the Most feared assassin, but also the most beautiful girl I've seen. No words can describe how I feel for you Jem. Anything I have to say now, you've heard me say it before. Toast to Jemima Luciana Valerian" Alan toasts, not breaking eye contact with me.

Everyone cheers and toast as I watch Alan walk up to me and Jay climbs up the stage. I hug Alan and listen to what Jay has to say.

"Before meeting Jem, I hated her! I hated her because she was a woman and women didn't fit in our world. When Alan called me to tell me his sister was coming over, I thought it perfect to finally break her will to Be the best. Surprisingly, she mended her way into my heart and looking back, I realized I was so stupid and naive then. Jem is not just any woman, but she's a brave woman with a resolve, we love you Jem and happy birthday once again" Jay says.

"Three words first... You are amazing! You're the most courageous young woman I've ever seen. Not everybody lives with what happened to you but you did, you got right back up and that makes you a champ. Even our great grand children's children will carry your legacy. Stay blessed", Anita says.

I look up at Alan and noticed him get tense. He looks at me and kisses my nose. I wish that was my lips.

More heartfelt messages from everyone. Soon everyone starts dancing. Alan brings out my cake and tells me to make a wish.

I wish Alan would finally kiss me this year

This has been my wish every year since I got here. I cut my cake. I was kinda expecting a ring inside as a proposal but nope, I found a cookie instead which is way better than a ring.

"Present time!", Dimitri yells, making the others yell too.
One by one they bring their gift forward.

Now It's Alan's turn. Alan signals something to Jay and Jay nods. Jay goes outside and bring three bad looking ingrates.

I stand up in shock and look at Alan. How did he? Why did he?

"OMG!" I scream and jump in excitement as I hug him.

"Hello Ava! Hello Mrs Valerian! Hello Mr Valerian! I say with a smug look and revel in their shock.

"Oh Alan thank you! I love you!", I say planting a kiss on his nose.

"Jemmy!", Mr Valerian calls.

"It's SK to all of you. Brother bear! I'm in no mood for them, please take them to the cell. The after party will begin with them tomorrow". I say turning away from their disgusting sight.

"It was a nice party Jem but I think we should be going now", Zara says as she hugs me and places a kiss on my cheek. Aunt Em, Zayn and Nina follow suit.

"I have one more gift for you Jem!"

"What else. You've given me everything I wanted"

"But not something you needed".

"Okay, what is it?"

"No matter what happens Jem, promise me you won't cry"

"I promise", I answer cautiously. Why will he ask me that,? Does he intend to make me cry? I certainly hope not!

"Come in!", Alan calls and in comes Godfather with his hood and red cross.

"Why did you invite Godfather Alan?"

"He's..."

"My Angel!", Godfather calls. Only he calls me "my angel".

Godfather slowly removes his hood and looks up at me. My breath hitch up in my throat and I fall to the ground in a thud.

"Jem!", Alan calls me.

I look at the ground and I look up again. His perfectly champagne gold hair is still as it was several years ago. Maybe I'm dreaming, i close my eyes and open them again but he's still there. He removes the Godfather cloak and I spot it. The other half hearted shape on his wrist.

This can't be! This can't be! I'm going mad! It's official, I am mad, crazy, insane! I begin to hyperventilate. I hear them murmuring but can't place a hand on what they're saying. It can't be. My eyes still fixed on him.

"No matter what happens you won't cry Jem, promise me" Alan's voice wafts through my head. "I promise", I said giving him my word.

I suddenly feel myself floating through air. With that voice floating with me. I start to see black dots. I try to focus my attention on the supposed Godfather but my eyelids suddenly becomes too heavy. Just a little sleep won't harm me. At least I'm not crying.

It's him!
It's Marcus!

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A happy birthday Indeed to Jem!

I don't know who Marcus is, do you? I guess we'll have to wait for the next chapter.

So how was this chapter guys. It was fun to me. I smiled all the way through. Thanks for reading and keep the votes and comments coming folks. Y'all are making your girl happy.

Love you all mother lovers!!! 😍 ❤ 😘