Chapter 29

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I stared at Vanessa.This was real right?Vanessa had come back,and on my birthday.This seemed too good to be true.

Vanessa's eyes filled with tears as she stretched her hands towards me.I ran into her arms and held her tight.Vanessa hugged me back just as hard.

I tried to force back the tears since I didn't want everyone see me dissolve into a sobbing mess,but me crying was inevitable.

Over the years,I had sometimes wondered what it would be like to see Vanessa again.Whether she would look like a stranger or I would feel weird around her.

But in this moment,as I hugged her,she didn't feel or look like a stranger,but the sister that I had known when I was a child.

I rubbed at my eyes as we finally pulled away,and we couldn't help but laugh at each other's red faces.

"I know that we have so much to talk about,but right now,I want us to celebrate your birthday,"Vanessa said,softly.It was weird hearing her speak with an Australian accent.

"Okay,"I croaked out,and we both turned to everyone."I actually don't know what to say,but thank you guys for coming."

There was a series of 'don't worry about it' and 'you're welcome'.

I reluctantly left Vanessa,walked over to mom and hugged her."You had me sick with worry when you didn't call,"I told her.

"I was going to,but Ross called and told me not to.Then he planned this whole thing,"mom replied,and I turned to look for him,my heart feeling like it was about to burst from all the emotions I was feeling.He was talking to Ben about something,a smile on his face."Did you give him my number?"

I shook my head,my smile widening."I can't believe he did this.Mom,I'm gonna go speak to him."

"Okay,honey,"mom replied,patting my hand.I began to walk towards Ross,and when I got near,Ben noticed me coming and tapped Ross.He turned to look at me,his smile widening.

"Hey,Ben,can I borrow him for a sec?"I said when I stopped in front of them,even though my hand was already reaching for Ross's wrist.

"Yeah,feel free,"Ben replied,and I threw him one last smile before turning towards the kitchen and pulling Ross with me.

"You did all this,why?"I asked,when we entered.

"I wanted to get a present you would remember forever,and this was all I could think of,"Ross replied,running his hands down my arms and placing them on my waist."It was a surprise so I couldn't tell you."

I wrapped my arms around his neck and placed my head on his chest."Gosh,Ross,there's no way I'm going to top this on your birthday,"I said,and he chuckled."Thank you so much for this.You're so sweet."

Ross wrapped his arms around me and placed his chin on my head."I know,I'm a very sweet boyfriend,"he sing-songed.

I rose my head to look at him and he took that opportunity to peck me repeatedly on the lips.I couldn't help but burst into laughter when he started to kiss me on my cheeks,nose and eyelids.

When his lips found my neck,Jessica walked into the kitchen.

"Sorry,Ross,but I have to kidnap her.Everyone's waiting,"she said,then pried Ross and I away from each other and proceeded to drag me away.Ross trailed behind us,his hands in his pockets and a pout on his face.

The party was fun and it was the best birthday celebration I had ever had.When I blew out the candles,I couldn't wish for anything because everything I needed was right here.

"I never would have thought you guys were planning all this with Ross,"I said to my friends.

"Yeah,because we're such great actors,"Sam replied,with a smirk.Jessica raised an eyebrow at her and she groaned."Fine,I may have almost gave it away.You were looking so sad and depressed,it was pathetic!"

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