All She Wishes | Shawn Mendes | ✔

36. Of Wishes And Charms

"An ideal boyfriend is not based on looks. It's in his desire to make you happy."

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I woke up to the sound of my mother's sonorous voice as she sang a birthday tune. I squinted, bringing my hand over my eyes as the sun rays poured in through my window, blurring my eyesight.

"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday to you," My mother sang and my father grinned beside her as she held out in his hands a tempting chocolate cake with 'Happy Birthday, Eiffel!' spelled out on it with icing sugar.

My father's infectious grin took its toll on me and I found myself grinning too. My mom finished the birthday song and crushed me into a bear hug with my dad not far behind.

"Happy birthday sweetheart," My dad pinched my cheeks before picking my cake up once again. "Now make a wish and blow out your candles,"

I closed my eyes, making a wish and then I blew out my candles.

"I can't believe my baby's eighteen now," My mom wiped the moisture forming in her eyes. "You're all grown up, Eiffel."

"I know, right?" I grinned, pulling back my covers.

My dad ruffled my hair, "But you'll always be my little girl,"

I rolled my eyes at his cheesy statement and then thanked him and my mom for the cake. After hanging out with me in my room for a while, they left to go downstairs.

I picked my phone that had been buzzing continuously and I saw that texts had filled my notifications. Texts from Lynelle, Jace, Tanner, Aaliyah and Shawn. They were all wishing me a happy birthday. I read and replied them all, but I saved the best for the last. With an uncontrollable smile, I opened Shawn's text which read,

Babe, you rock my world more than the heaviest metal band. More than anyone ever could. You may be one year older today, but I'm just gonna let you know that you get more beautiful every single day.

I promise to make this day special for you so I'm coming to pick you up by noon. I'll take you out, and I know right now you're thinking of what to wear. Just wear something casual like a shirt and a pair of skinny jeans. I love them 'cause they make your ass look so much sexier ;-)

Happy birthday sweetheart. Love, your delusional boyfriend who can't wait to see you in those sexy jeans ;-)

You're such a pervert, Shawn. I texted back, unable to control the laugh that escaped my lips.

I'm a sucker for those jeans, babe. I can't help it. His reply was immediate and all I could think about was that he called me babe.

Fine, I'll wear them, I smiled as I typed my reply. Where are you taking me?

I'm taking you many places, love. Just don't wear your heels so your feet won't get sore. I'd hate to see you worn out when I'm only just beginning ;-) We'll be gone the entire day.

Spending the entire day with you is going to be the perfect birthday present. I typed.

You betcha.