I Got You ~ C.B

THIRTY-FOUR

One day between parties without drinking doesn't count as a bender, right? Because a full day of being hungover on the first, the second is Colby's birthday. And so begins another day of partying and festivities. The day begins with breakfast in bed. I make him blueberry pancakes and Postmates his favourite cold brew in. I head in with a tray, candle stuck in the top of his short stack of pancakes, singing
"Happy birthday too you."
He wakes up as I finish the song, sitting up as I place the tray over his lap, sitting across it from him. He grins, his voice still husky from sleep
"Baby..."
I nod at the candle
"Make your first wish of the day."
He shakes his head
"I have nothing to wish for."
I scoff
"Surely you can think of something."
He reaches out, touching my face
"I already have everything."
I kiss him, and he blows out the candle anyway. Clapping and saying in a little kid voice
"Pancakes! My favourite!"
Next on the list for the day is taking him to lunch with his other lover, Brennan. Tokyo Delves Sushi Bar. We ready ourselves for the day before heading over to Brennan's. Colby grabs my car keys off the kitchen counter, grinning
"I assume you'll be driving today."
I shake my head, reaching into my back pocket and pulling out another set of keys
"Actually- you are."
He tilts his head
"Elton destroyed my Corolla with a tank?"
Also from my back pocket, I retrieve a blindfold. Understanding fills his eyes, he lets me approach him and slip on the blindfold
"Let's go birthday boy."
I lead him out of his apartment and down through the complex, stopping him in front of the new car and slipping the key into his hands. He tries to object
"Alaska-"
"Shhh... I know I was partially culprit to Elton taking your Corolla, but I only let it happen for a reason. I wanted to buy you a new car too. But I thought I could hold it out until your birthday. So- Happy birthday!"
I pull off his blindfold, his eyes falling onto the Tesla model S parked before him. In red, like his Corolla was. He blinks from it to me, and furrows his eyebrows at it
"I know you're not telling me this here Tesla... is for me."
I make him press the button, the doors opening upward.
"If the key works. Its even got a new COLBY sticker in the back window."
He sighs, telling me
"I want to do the whole modest 'you shouldn't have' thing but I'm beyond thankful and dying to get in this baby."
I giggle, nodding at it and gently pushing him closer to it
"Well, off you go."
He screams in excitement and lifts me in his arms, hugging me to him.
"Thank you baby!"
"You're welcome baby!"
He's adorable. The whole drive to Brennan's. Every little thing excites him. It's like he's never driven before. Everything is new. After sushi, I leave him with Brennan while I go double check on how his party is coming along. Assuring everything is coming along well, being set up, organised. Decorating, catering, bar. After that it's back home, to Colby's, where he, Brennan and I get ready for the party in a few hours. Here I also gift Colby with a few more presents. A new Cartier chain necklace, Gucci letter ring with a C, also a Gucci Ghost ring. And a red Off White Mona Lisa print sweatshirt and plain black beanie. I went a little crazy stocking up for today these past few months. Again, he graciously accepts my gifts. I know I'll be borrowing them at some point anyway- I'm sure. The party starts at eight, and we get going around half past seven so an entrance can be made. It's not a formal thing, nobody has to dress up too much. Just look good, and feel good. Colby isn't the formal type anyway. I think I've excelled in the planning of this party. The rooftop is full of people, music and lights. The music playing is all of Colby's favourites- from rap, to rock, to emo. Colby hangs onto me most of the night, never letting me get far. Whether it's an arm around me, hand in hand, or his hand holding onto the chain of my buckle belt I wear with my faux leather strapless catsuit. There's a tattoo station set up, open bar, different classic house party games like beer pong and kings cup. Before hitting up those games, Colby and I sit down at the tattoo station, and in complete sobriety, decide to get a matching tattoo. A sparrow on his left hand, one small one on my right shoulder. It's a... pretty crazy party. Manageable, but crazy. Nobody counting drinks, just powering through. Eventually, Tana bumps into me with her shoulder as she passes. She leans in to tell me personally
"You need to use the bathroom. Come with me."
I mean, I suppose a bathroom break wouldn't hurt. So for the first time tonight, I excuse myself from Colby's side
"Baby, I'm going to the bathroom."
He kisses me, deeply and slowly. Making me want to stay
"I love you. Be right back?"
I hum
"Of course. I love you."
I head off with Tana, across the rooftop to the entry into the bathroom area, taking a sharp left into the women's. It's empty, by some miracle, and Tana closes the door and locks it behind us. I raise an eyebrow at her
"Tana... what are you up to?"
She thrusts her phone into my hands, stating
"I thought you'd want to see this before he does."
Concerned, I look down at her open phone screen, on it is that chic from the E News Rundown, talking about me.
"Alaska Rain, everyone's favourite Aussie starlet, has been shipped with many a person during her time in the spotlight. Most notably, her 'dear best friend' YouTuber Colby Brock. The pair always through mixed signals at us, making it impossible for us to tell what they really are. Are you dating or not! But as of today, images have surfaced which may have the answer. Taken recently on a night out while Alaska was back home in Brisbane Australia, Alaska was caught kissing a mystery man in the club. Sources confirm that he was an old flame from high school. So it's put to rest- Alaska and Colby really are just friends."
I can feel my soul leave my body. Heart racing faster and an instant headache developing.
"Shit..."
Tana asks
"Tell me it isn't what it looks like."
I nod
"This was all just bad timing. I never kissed this Zeke. He kissed me. What they didn't catch was me shoving him off me not even a second later."
Tana holds my face between her hands in an attempt to steady me
"Hey- at least it isn't going to damage your career. You didn't cheat- the world didn't know for a fact you're with Colby."
I shake my head
"I'm not worried about my career Tana- I'm worried about my relationship. About Colby- I have to go talk to him before he sees this."
On that note, I turn and open the door, revealing Colby waiting for me on the other side. Eyes already filled with hurt.