Addicted

23• the party & the afterparty pt. 1

"You look amazing!" Addie hugged me, admiring my white jumpsuit.

"Thank you", I smiled.

"Hey!" Nia hugged me, "happy birthday!"

"Thanks and thank you guys so much for throwing this party for me", I smiled, hugging my best friends.

The turnout was amazing. It was so nice seeing everyone clad in white, here to celebrate my birthday with me.

"Go on! Enjoy your party!" Nia laughed, shooing me away.

I smiled, briefly greeting and conversing with fellow partygoers. "The birthday girl is here! We see you, Dessi!" The Dj announced as a spotlight was placed on me.

I smiled, waving before heading to the bar.

"What can I get for you?" The bartender smirked. It was more than evident that she was a lesbian. I mean, really Nia and Addie? I laughed to myself. It's the thought that counts, right?

"Sex on the beach", I responded with a smirk.

She winked before fixing my drink.

"Would it be too much trouble to ask the birthday girl for a dance?"

I smiled, looking up at Matt, "I didn't expect you to show up."

"And miss your birthday? Never", he smirked before digging into his pocket, "happy birthday."

"You didn't have to get me anything!"

"Just open it", he urged.

I pursed my lips, looking up at him before opening the box. "This is beautiful!" I exclaimed, gawking at the diamond necklace, "I can't accept this."

"You can and you will. Now, may I have this dance?"

"Sure", I gave in, taking his hand. I couldn't understand why Matthew didn't hate me; especially after everything I had done to him.

I smiled as he spun me around, wrapping his arms around me and swaying side to side. "You always did dance like a stiff", I laughed, yelling over the music. He laughed, hugging my body close to his.

"The strippers are here!" Nia yelled over the mic. I looked up, seeing more than a dozen half naked  women of different ethnicities with gorgeous faces. There was asses and tits everywhere!

I cleared my throat, turning my attention back to Matthew. There was a slight discomfort in me and I knew he noticed it. I know my secrets out and we aren't together but still, I felt uncomfortable with him seeing me in that element.

"It's okay. It's your birthday. Enjoy it. Don't worry about me", he assured me.

"Thanks", I smiled, kissing his cheek, "thanks again for the gift."

"Can we get the birthday girl up here?!" Addie spoke into the mic.

I noticed Alyssa in the crowd as I made my way to the stage. I made a quick detour just to speak to her.