Ever since the second “break-up” with Vic, I haven’t really spoken to any of the guys except Mike, but that’s only because he forces me to. I also missed Vic’s birthday party, the one that I planned and apparently Emma took over with the help of Mitch, but he only did it for Vic supposedly. I couldn’t even bother to care about any of that. From what Mike has told me, Vic and Emma started dating again. That gave me the laugh of a life time. I never thought he would be that desperate of a guy. Well enough about him, it’s me time. It’s the end of March and my birthday is right around the corner and it’s time for my 21st birthday. The amount of excitement is overwhelming.

Mike had driven down to my school to help Ashley and I plan my party. Dad gotten a pretty big party space and I was told to use every inch of the space and I was gonna make it happen.

“I want big, like something no one will ever forget and talk about for months.” Mike said from the bottom of my bed.

Ashley and I laughed.

“I thought this was my party?” I said.

“Can she be anymore conceited?” Mike asked.

“Yes, this is only the beginning.” Ashley replied.

“Shut up you two, this is important. I’m aiming towards a royal party because we all know, I’m daddy’s little princess and everyone must dress to impress. So yes that means you Mike.”

Mike sighed while Ashley laughed.

“Can’t I just come in a really nice top and jeans?”

“Absolutely positively not.”

“I really wish you weren’t so god damn spoiled.”

“I just can’t believe your dad was able to get that ballroom. I’ve only heard celebs being able to get the place.” Ashley commented.

“That’s because Uncle D knows the right people. I still believe he’s in the mafia.”

“Oh Michael, only you. He’s always believed my dad has been in the mafia since we were young. For some time he had me believing it too. Ridiculous. Anyways enough about Daddy. Now so far we have invites handed out, food, DJ, and Interior decorating all planned out. But we need something else, something what is really going to wow the crowd.”

We sat and pondered for a few minutes then let a few ideas roll off of the top of our heads.

“How about a break dancing Joker?” Mike suggested.

“Ew, no.” Ashley said.

“Well do you have something better?”

“She can pull up in a really nice convertible with a prince charming.”

“No guys think bigger.”

Again we racked our brains for minutes, when Mike said the most amazing thing.

“Mike go back, what did you say?” I asked.

“You should get that Omarion kid to escort you and perform?”

I jumped off of my bed, “Mike you are brilliant, I knew there was a reason I kept you around.”

“Well while you’re at it, why don’t you get Mario to perform too?” Ashley said.

“I want both, someone get my phone!”

Mike went over to my desk for my phone, “Damn you’re spoiled. I know Uncle is going to make this all happen for you too.” Mike picked up my phone and frowned, “You’re still ignoring him?”

“Yup.”

“You know you’ll have to talk to him eventually. I mean you guys are best friends we all grew up together; it’s kind of hard to just cut someone off like that.”

“Correction Mike, “was” my best friend. Now give me so I can call Steve.”

“Why Steve?” Ashley asked.

“He owes me one.”

“For what?”

“Helping him out with some stuff.” I dialed his number and he answered on the first ring, “Hey Steve I need you to pull some strings with my dad.”

”Sure what’s up?”

“My twenty-first birthday is coming up and I’m throwing a party. I need two fellows named Omarion and Mario.”

”Oh lord Keri… Well when is it I’ll see what I can do.”

“Next month on the 20th.”

“Alright, I believe I have your father’s number so I’ll get back to you.”

“Thanks!”

I smiled in triumph. “Well guys all we need is our outfits and I know exactly where to go, but for now let’s get our movie started.”

“Thank god!” Mike and Ashley exclaimed.

I threw my phone back at Mike, “Whatever you two. If he calls you can answer.”

“Can I pretend like I’m your new boyfriend?”

“Dammit, I was going to ask if I could be her girlfriend.”

“Oh my god Ashley!” I said laughing. “Sure Mike.”

“Awesome cause he is right on cue.”

“Oh dear god.”

Ashley was almost in tears, “Put it on speaker.”

Mike answered and put the phone on speaker, “Hello?”

“Holy shit what did he do to his voice?” Ashley whispered.

“He’s a master of disguise.” I whispered back.

“Who’s this?” Vic asked.

“Well you’re the one whose been calling my girlfriend, so who are you?” Mike answered.

“WHAT?!”


“What’s wrong with you?”

“Keri has a new boyfriend?”

“Um yeah, I still don’t know who you are.”

Ashley and I were rolling in laughter.

“I, uh, um… Can you just tell her Vic called and that I’m am really sorry for everything. Like from the bottom of my heart, I’m truly sorry and I want my best friend back. I really miss her.”

“Uh sure.”

“One more thing, just in case I miss her birthday, tell Keri I said happy birthday Chubby Cheeks.”

The air caught in my through at the sound of my nickname. Both Ashley and Mike looked at me with concern, but I did my best to wave it all off.

“Yeah, sure.”

Thanks, bye.”

“Bye.”

Mike hung up and wrapped me in the biggest hug, “Are you going to be okay?”

“I’ve been okay for the past few months, I think I’m good.” I replied.

“Sure?”

“Yeah, now let’s put a movie on before I go nuts.”

“Harry Potter it is!”