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"Surprise!!!

Everyone yelled as May made her way into the living room.

It was her 24th birthday and she thought they all forgot about her. Her father had called her at midnight because of the time difference, he never forgets special days no matter where he was, or how busy.

She had left home in the morning to work and only got a call from her mother and her brother later in the day then a cake from her a guy who has been bothering her.

Then Olumide called her as usual and even sang for her. He promised to give her a gift at a later date. It warmed her heart and made her feel special.

To say she was shocked to find all of them there is an understatement. The light was switched on and everyone came forward one after the other to congratulate her. A lot of her friends and close family members were present.

She was so happy. She was feeling gloomy earlier in the day because she felt as if she was not important to anyone again. This was all she needed to lift her mood. She had even gone for lunch with her friend but it did nothing to lift her mood. It was the perfect end to her day.

Her friend came forward to hug her.
May pulled her friend's cheeks playfully.

"We went for lunch today and you did not even give me a hint."

"Don't smear may make up joo," she swatted her hand. "If I had given you a hint, it will no longer be a surprise."

"Thank you so much Foyeke. I appreciate this."

"Awww. My pleasure baby girl, you know I love you."

Olumide came forward to her too. She was so happy he could make it. Since the day he drove out with their maid. She insisted on thinking of her that way. She had decided to give him the cold shoulder but the kind of feelings she had for him will not allow the maintenance of such distance for long.

Moreover, Olumide was hers first, and she was determined to be the only female he would think of having any emotional entanglement with.

"Happy birthday, baby." He said to her.

"I thought you replaced me already," she pouted leaving her arms around his waist.

"No one can take your place, and you know that."

She held him tight again and tried to kiss him on the lips. This was a perfect ending to her day. Being in the arms of the one she loved.

Olumide shifted and looked at her with surprise in his eyes.

"You know that is someone's boyfriend right?" August teased her.

"You are just jealous, " May said and reluctantly left Olumide's arms to her brother's.

"Happy birthday baby sis. I love you."

"I love you too." She replied and bussed his cheeks.

The sound of clinking glass called their attention. It was their mom.

"Good evening once again, and thank you so much for honoring my baby girl at short notice."

There was applause and murmuring as people responded.

"We can all move to the garden now, where the merriment will take place properly. Please have fun and enjoy the night."

The audience clapped and followed Mrs. Wright  towards the garden.

"Really?" May asked her brother.

"Anything for you baby girl. What's a party without food and booze?" he shrugged

She pulled Olumide excitedly towards the garden. She planned to make her move tonight. This was probably her lucky night because she didn't expect him to be here. She doesn't care what happens. She is old enough to make decisions on her own and she hoped Olumide felt the same way.

She thought of going to her room to change into something sexier, she wanted Olumide's thoughts to be on her throughout the night, but going upstairs means he could be pulled into a conversation with any of her friends around and she may not be able to accomplish her mission tonight.

The merriment continued in the garden for a while. People were not in hurry to leave since it was a Friday.
May saw Foyeke dancing slowly with her brother in a secluded corner of the garden.

Go girl she said in her mind. Better this than that maid. The D.j seemed to be in sync with her mood as he played current jams.

"Hope you are having fun?" Olumide asked as he was dragged to the makeshift dance floor.

"You are all the fun I need."

"Really? lucky me then."

Her soul was lifted, she held on to him and danced slowly.
She, however, noticed that every time she tried to move closer, or be more intimate, Olumide maintained his distance.

"Olumide"

"Yes dear"

"What are you doing?"

"Dancing with my baby,"

"No you are not, you are holding yourself away from me, don't you like me anymore?"

"Why will you say that?"

"I don't know, " she shrugged slightly.

"Maybe because I am trying to dance with you, and you are holding back from me, you never have time for me. You hardly call me, even when you come here you hardly pay attention to me."

"Nothing has changed. I think you are overthinking things," he teased as he continued to sway to the music.

"Then why don't you want to hold me?"

"I am holding you."

"You know what I am talking about."

Olumide sighed and pulled her towards a seat in the garden far away from the party.
He sat down and pulled her down beside him.

When she settled, Olumide held both of her hands and looked into her eyes.

"I respect you so much, you know that right?"

"Yeah."

"You and your brother are like family to me and you know that. I love you like a sister, I'd never take advantage of you or do that to your brother who is more than a friend to me."

"You are not taking advantage, I am an adult Olumide, and love has no boundaries, I love you and that is what matters. You used to love me too. Is it something I did? I can make amends."

Olumide thought deeply about what to say to her so that he would not hurt her. He had tried so hard not to get to this level with her. He loved her like a sister and that's all. He didn't know the point she started wanting more.
Deep down he knew his yearns for someone else even though she hasn't acknowledged any form of friendship between them. He smiled unconsciously.

"You know what, let's talk about this some other day. For tonight, let's just celebrate and have fun. You need it, we are all here because of you."

"Are you sure we'll talk about it?"

"Definitely. Let's just have fun tonight."

"If you say so."

They walked back to the party, hand in hand. She seemed sober, but she was not pushing herself closer to him.

There was only one person he wanted in that position right now and she was absent tonight.

He had called earlier to ask if she'd be around for the party and she said she had a lot of school work. She added that May would not have a fulfilled day if she found her at the party.
She never stopped to make him smile.

"Isn't it time you talk to your guests?" Olumide asked

"Will you go with me?"

"Of course, I will wait by the side while you take the throne." He teased trying to lift her mood after their conversation.

She smiled and that was what he wanted.

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