Begin Again

Chapter 12

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY!” All three yelled in unison and I brought my hands up to my face.

“Oh my, girls this is amazing.” I said in awe. “Thank you.” I smiled and went over the other side of the kitchen island and gave them a group hug.

“Aw man, I missed it?” I heard my mom come into the kitchen. “This is what I get for having to pee.”

“Hi mom.” I smiled and went over to her and gave her a hug.

“Happy birthday baby.” She said in my ear and hugged me tighter—so tight it was hard for me to breathe.

“Mom—the birthday girl is having trouble breathing,” I chuckled and she let go.

“Sorry, it’s just you’re my baby and you’re now 23 years old.” She said tears coming to her eyes.

“Mom please don’t say that, I’ll always be your baby.” I smiled.

“Hey, what about me?” Gracie said.

“You’re my baby too.” My mom smiled.

I went over to the kitchen island, taking a seat and picked up the fork and began digging into the delicious food.

“Now come on girls, let’s go so Selena can enjoy her breakfast.” My mom said clapping her hands.

“Wait where are ya’ll going?” I asked with my mouth full, turning around.

“Nowhere.” My mom smiled and I rolled my eyes.

“You’re going home to help Brian set up my party aren’t ya’ll?” I said.

“What—pfft no.” My mom said.

“Mom you’re a terrible liar. I get that from you.” I smiled and laughed.

“Goodbye sweetie.” She said and kissed my forehead. “Make sure to be at my house by 3 this afternoon. C’mon girls.” And with that they left and I was home alone.

After I finished my breakfast, I watched TV for a while before I looked at the clock and saw I should start getting ready—after I take a short nap. Just as I was about to head up the steps my doorbell rung so I went over to the front door.

“Oh hey Demi,” I smiled opening the door wide for her to come in.

“So it’s almost one, which means we have two hours to get you ready for your party.” Demi said barging in not even saying ‘hi’.

“Well hi to you too.” I chuckled shutting the front door.

Demi continued ignoring me and walked straight up the stairs and up to my bedroom as I followed her. She opened up my drawers and pulled out some underwear and a bra then turned to look at me with one eyebrow raised.

“What?” I looked at her confused.

“Why aren’t you in the shower?”

“I didn’t know I have to be in the shower?” I chuckled.

“Shower now.” Demi pointed her finger to my on suite bathroom. I rolled my eyes and went to my shower as Demi continued pulling clothes out from my dressers.

I took a 40 minute shower, got out wrapping a towel around my body, drying my hair using another towel and when I walked out of my bathroom I saw an outfit on my bed laying out for me.

“GET DRESSED! YOU GOT 10 MINUTES THEN I’M COMING UP TO DO YOUR HAIR!” I heard Demi yell from the other side of the door.

I shook my head at how Demi has always been so demanding; but that’s why I love her.