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    In this story, Chole has a party but is disappointed when few people show up.  She cannot understand it.  She is sure she sent out the invitations weeks ago.

    Chole's  POV:

  I take a look around me.

  I am amazed at how the decorations turned out.

   I  get the food out and set it gently on the refreshments table.

   I  put some music on.

    I wait for the guests.

    "Where is everyone?"

     I sit there glume when I see it has been twenty minutes since I got everything ready.

     "Did everyone forget it was today?"

      Ding, dong, ding, dong...the doorbell rang.

     I answer it.

    "Zoe, Zed, Marinette, Adrien, and Luka, I am so glad you could make it."

     I beam in relief that at least someone remembered my birthday.

     "Thanks so much for coming."

      "I am not late, am I?" I turn around to see Sabrina standing there.

      "No, you are just in time."

       "I have not seen you in ages. How have you been?"

       "Oh, I have been better."

         I notice she does have her boyfriend with her. I wonder what happened to him.

        "Chole, can you believe it?  Miles dropped me like a moth when he found out his favorite rockstar was in town."

         I felt sorry for Sabrina as she seemed torn up about the breakup.

       "Sabrina, I am  sorry."

        "It is not your fault he was a jerk."

       I  hugged her.

      "Is there room for one more as this gathering?"

        I look up to see him. I smile.  "Sure, do come in."

      I close the door.  I see the look of fury in Luka's eyes. Uh oh.

     "Luka, what ails you?"

       "As if you did not know Chole."

      "What is that supposed to mean?"

      I see him glare at Seth.

     "Goodness, Luka, you have the wrong idea.  Seth is Sabrina's ex."

         I see him relax.  Then, he laughs as if suddenly embarrassed.

        I  hear Sabrina sigh. I look over to see if she needs me. To my surprise, Seth reaches over and gently places a hand on her shoulder.  I hope he does not hurt her.  

       "Do not worry, Chole.  I am sure he will cheer Sabrina up."

       I  nod my head in agreement. Perhaps, he is right.

      The others are busy talking and mingling among themselves.

        I head into the kitchen to get some more punch. I hear steps behind me. I do not bother to see who it is.

       "Chole, I am sure it is fine."

      "What do you mean?"

     "Everyone has plenty of punch."

       I  stand there stunned.  I set the glasses back on the counter.

      I  feel speechless as he looks at me as if I am the only one around.

      "Chole?"

     "Yes, Luka?" I  mutter under my breath.

      "Is it alright if I kiss you?"

      I feel shy. I nod my head.

      I blush as he tilts my chin gently with his hand.  I  close my eyes as he kisses my lips. I never knew it would be this way to be kissed by Luka Cuffaine. I  kiss him.

        I feel the kiss deepen and play with his hair.

       "Happy Birthday, Chole!"

       I grin as he hands me a gift. I open it to find a ring. I put it on.

     "Wait, is this an engagement ring?"

     "Maybe."

   "Luka?"

"Chole Bourgeious will you marry me?"

   "Yes!"

   I kiss him this time, and he returns the kiss.
  

        "Say, want to take it upstairs?"

         "Luka, you dirty-minded boy!" I slap him.                  

        "So, I take it that is  a no?"

       "You are right. Now, get out!" I yell.

         Luka stormed off. I was relieved he did not ask me to return the ring.

         After the party, I don't tell anyone about the surprise engagement.  It is our little secret.

          I must admit it was some party.

     the end

      Until the next one-shot Lukaloe story,

     bye-bye, little owlets!

    Summer out!