Chapter 48: I Drive Myself Crazy
Well needless to say, I fell asleep, just like Brian knew I
would. When I came to it. I heard that sweet voice of his call
out to me: "Sweetie, we're here," and I came to my
senses. I saw this really big restaurant and I smiled.
"Oh thanks, Brian.. I didn't know you were taking me to dinner, I could have dressed up more," I said.
"Baby, you look hot in the blue dress alone. By the way how did you know blue is my favorite color?" he smiled his blue eyes shining.
"Lucky guess," I said smiling and Brian helped me out of the car. Julie and I had started talking which left Brian and Nick conversing once again.
"Well is everything in place?" Brian asked looking my way.
"Yeah, everything is here.. and planned just the way you like it.." Nick said smiling.
"She will always be the
love of my life, but I want you to know, I'm glad she's with you,
take care of her man or I'll have to
come after you," Nick warned playfully.
"You got it," Brian said.
"Julie, Ashley, Kev, you guys come on," Brian yelled. All Of the guys were in formal wear including us girls...the lovely tip AJ had given us the day before had come in handy..we had our nails and hair done. and of course we were wearing our new outfits and shoes.
"Alright Brok, we're coming, Geez hold your horses.." AJ called out.
We met up with everyone else. But before I walked in Brian took me in his arms and said: "I Love you Ashley, and I want you to have the greatest birthday ever, although this was a very hard party to plan, I hope you like it.." Brian gestured towards the door.
"I will, you've made this day so special thank you so much.." I said to him.
"SURPRISE!!!!!" I looked around and I saw all of my friends from Florida there. I couldn't help crying.
"Brian, thank you so much, thank you!" I said giving him a huge hug.
"Well go on say hello to your friends, we'll be fine," Brian said. I spotted someone I recognized easily.
"Erica..??" I said walking up to her.
"Ashley!!!" she said excited and ran up to me. "I can't believe it's you, I love your hair girlfriend. And you have great taste in men.." Erica said eyeing Brian with approval.
"Don't even think about it, he's a keeper..." I warned her.
~*~
"JC, are you sure that this is a good idea?" Lance and the guys asked.
"Yeah don't worry, I got the OK from Justin, he's on his way," JC said loudly over the freeway.
"Oh boy," Joey said.
~*~
Well, the party was great. I had so much fun. Brian was an absolute sweetie. And I don't know how he planned this. I had talked to all of my teachers, friends, associates and relatives. He flew all of them in from Florida...and made this party the best ever.
I was sitting alone with Brian in a nearby booth by ourselves. Kat and the gang had already mingled with all of my friends and they were al hitting it off well.
"Did I thank you for everything?" I asked him holding his hand my head pressed against his forehead.
"Yeah, you did... but I wanted your birthday to be special.. I hope it was," Brian said looking into my eyes.
"You know it is special Brian.. it will always be special I won't ever forget this.." I said misty eyed. Brian then, scooted into the seat next to me.
"You're everything to me Ashley, and that means you get the best," Brian said firmly.
"I couldn't have gotten anything better. After all I got you didn't I?" I said smiling. We kissed but of course we got interrupted.
"I lie awake, I drive
myself crazy, drive myself crazy.. thinking of you Ashley.. made
a mistake when I let you go baby, I drive
myself crazy wanting you the way that I do.." the voice
called out.
"Happy birthday Ashley," Justin said walking to my table. I looked at Brian and then at Justin.