FULL NOVELXO Chapter 56
In the end, I was not able to hear his answer. Even so, I did not ask about it again as I thought that it might be a confidential task for him due to being the Alpha of the Silver pack.
Thinking that the day would end up like that, I was proven otherwise the same evening.
When dinner time came, Carrie insisted that I go with her blindfolded.
I was utterly confused and baffled about it, but I followed her request nonetheless, thinking that it was only one of her playful antics.
Going down the stairs, my feet felt the cobblestone pathway. Then a little while later, my shoes were already stepping onto the lush grass drape prompting me that Carrie was taking me somewhere a bit further.
"Carrie, are we there yet?" I asked rather nervously as I could slowly feel that we were completely going out of the pack house.
"Almost there, Chloe... Just hold on a little bit..." Carrie answered under her playful chuckle then she pulled me even faster.
My feet followed her incessantly until we finally stopped.
For a moment, everything is silent. Only the serene sound of the crickets invaded my ears.
"Chloe, we're here~~" Carrie announced excitedly as she loosened the blindfold.
Bang!!!
"Happy Birthday Luna!!!"
"Happy Birthday Chloe!!!"
Suddenly a loud cheer came around as the gentle golden lights assaulted my eyes.
The next moment a bright rain of confetti fell all around me as my surroundings were filled with smiles from everyone's faces
Blake and Arthur, the betas and warriors training with me, even Teacher Astor was at the end of the table raising his glass to quietly give me a toast.
"What is this..." I looked at Blake who was already holding the flowers as he approached me with a gentle smile.
Everything around me was something new... the smiles of the people, the confetti, the flowers the greetings...
This is the first time that these things were directed to me. My brain was not even thinking straight because of the excitement and the warm feeling that I was given.
"We wanted to surprise you, to celebrate your birthday.” Blake reached out his hand and lightly brushed my cheeks which was already a little damp without my knowledge.
If not for their surprise gesture, I would not have even remembered that it was my birthday. “How did you know that today is my birthday?” I asked him
“That time when we were asking for the antidote, I saw the number keyed in by Alpha Dean...” He answered truthfully. With that a wave of realization hit me, Blake also remembered the date just by seeing it one time.
“I usually never celebrated my birthday... that is because it was also the death anniversary of my mother.” I replied with a bittersweet smile.
Blake just looked at me, with his hand still brushing my cheeks lightly,
“From today and onwards, I will celebrate your birthdays with you..."
"Happy Birthday Chloe... I am so glad that you were born and that I was able meet you in this lifetime...”
Blake looked at me straight in the eyes, his gaze spoke louder than the words from his mouth.
He handed me the bouquet of freshly cut tulips... in the flower language it meant eternal love, which moved my heart deeply.
“Thank you Blake... " I took the flowers with my trembling hands, my eyes could not stop looking at it as I felt joy springing deep in my soul.
It's the first flower bouquet I received from someone...
It was also the first time I received something during my birthday.
I looked around and saw the smiling faces of everyone.
The little bulb lights that was installed on the trees making the party place looked so natural. The wide array of food on the table and even the party flags that was decorated all over, giving color in the golden surroundings.
“So this is how it feels when someone celebrates your birthday..." I thought to myself while I tried my best to refrain from crying.
"C'mon Chloe! It's time to blow the cake!” As I was feeling moved with Blake's gesture and the party around me, Carrie woke me up from my thoughts and pulled me to receive a cake.
“I made your favorite blueberry cheesecake! Now it's time for you to blow the candle!” Carrie excitedly flicked the lighter on and lit up the candle sitting on top of the cake.
The next moment, every one around me clapped their hands as they sing a birthday song in rhythm. “Make a wish, Chloe!” Carrie cheered.
I smiled and looked at everyone, then I closed my eyes and sincerely wished, “Moon goddess... please help me keep and cherish these people who treated me sincerely...’
"Yay!" Everyone clapped and cheered as soon as I blew the candle. After that, the party finally started.
Everyone was going around with me, toasting while wishing me a happy birthday.
"Happy Birthday Luna! I wish that someday, you can finally defeat every one of your spar mates, like how you finally defeated me!” Says one of the betas who were training with me.
I laughed heartily as I raised my wine glass and return the toast, “I really do hope so! I also wished that I could land a few more punches and even knock you out in the future!”
"Wahahaha!" Everyone laughed, ate and drank merrily.
To be in the presence of the people that accepted you for who you are was really an exhilarating experience.
In the end, when the party ended, my head was already aching and dizzy while my body is no longer in the capacity to walk straight.
Fortunately, Blake guided me through my room and in between were the giggles and soft laughs as I kept on reminiscing the funny moments in the party.
Stumbling from my door, I hugged the flower bouquet carefully and twirled around, feeling so much special at the moment.
Then I looked at Blake's hazy figure and smiled, pulling his arm toward me because I had the urge to lean on his shoulders. But because of the alcohol, I was not able to keep my balance and stumbled backwards instead.
While my vision spun around, I heard Blake's worried voice, “Careful...”
The next moment my back touched the fluffy bed with the scattered flower petals around it. Above me was Blake's alluring orbs starring at me intently.
I giggled while I caressed his face, mouthing the only words that could contain the strong emotions in my heart.
“Blake... thank you so much.”
Blake's body jolted, then I felt his warm hands holding onto my waist causing my mind to go on a haywire.
"Just thank you? Hmm?” Blake answered with his low magnetic voice.
He bent down a little bit and his breath tickled the side of my cheeks, sending me waves of shivers into my body.
It might be the alcohol or not, but instead of shying away, I met his pair of beautiful deep midnight orbs and wrapped my arms around his neck. Then the next second, I planted a kiss on his lips and giggled playfully.
Blake's eyes flickered in emotions, then he said in a hoarse voice, “Chloe, you're playing with fire...” I looked up to him and giggled, not taking way my hands on his neck staying in such an ambiguous position.
This time, he bent down and claimed my lips passionately, leaving me out of breath.