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Crazels’ Birthday Party


Juniper and Berrita had been planning Crazels’ birthday party for the last five months. He was turning forty and was very much looking forward to his party. Berrita was his cousin and Juniper was his girlfriend for the last two years. Juniper had an idea of jumping out of his birthday cake in a little tankini, but Berrita talked her out of that. They decided to just tastefully decorate the house and not over do things. Juniper did tell her that she had a special surprise for him at the party, but she would just keep it to herself until then. Sylvia, who was Berritas’ best friend wanted to help out with the party planning but decided against it because she was just too in love with him to hang out with his girlfriend. Even though Crazel was attracted to Sylvia he felt that she was too young for him because she was only twenty-five and here he was about to turn forty.

Juniper knew that Sylvia was attracted to him so she really played their relationship up in front of her. Sylvia tried dating other guys but Crazel was all she could think about especially when she was out on a date. She always thought back to her twenty fifth birthday when he gave her a kiss on the cheek and wished her a happy birthday. She could never forget that night because that was when she fell in love.

Just five minutes into the party and Sylvia was already on her second drink of tequila. She had not taken a drink of alcohol in over six months, but she was celebrating tonight. She had second thoughts about even coming tonight but her best friend insisted that she come and hang out with her. They had been best friends for forever and they really loved each other. Every body seemed to be having a good time until Juniper waltzed in wearing a black sequined jumpsuit with black and silver strapped sandals. Juniper stood at least 5’9 inches tall without heels and wore a size 6. Sylvia however was only 5’4 inches tall and wore a size 12. Standing there looking at Juniper she felt like she was humongous and unattractive even though she was a very attractive young woman.

Tequila was the drink of the night and Sylvia was really taking it in. She got her nerve up to approach Crazel when she saw him standing in the kitchen alone or so she thought. She attempted to go in and talk to him but as she was walking in she saw Juniper step up to him and plant a big kiss on his lips. She turned and walked away. Berrita noticed that her friend was standing alone and looking sad so she went over to her. Sylvia told her that she was leaving, but Berrita begged her to stay at least until he cut the cake. Sylvia decided to get a third drink and as she lifted the glass to her lips she heard someone say “number three, huh?” and she turned around there he stood, Crazel and she smiled and said” so you noticed, hm?” He smiled at her and told her to take it easy. She smiled from the inside to the outside and decided to dance and have some fun. Meanwhile, Juniper went outside to retrieve her gift from the car and Sylvia got a chance to whisper in his ear. She asked if they could talk and he said of course, but give me a minute and she said o.k. Nobody could knock that smile off of her face right now.

Juniper returned and said “can I have everybody’s attention, please?
Every body got quiet and she looked at Crazel and said “I love you, will you marry me?
Sylvia dropped her drink, she was in shock, and she could not believe what she thought she heard. She and Berrita hurried to get some paper towels to clean up the spill of the booze and she asked did I hear right? Berrita said yes you did, but can you believe it? And she said no I can not. She never heard his answer. Sylvia felt like a big weight had just been dropped down on her and she could not lift it up and away from her. She looked over at the couple and they were hugging and kissing so she assumed that his answer had been yes. Crazel stood 6’4 inches tall and had very broad shoulders and a small waistline, his hair was shoulder length and his eyes were a very gorgeous hazel green color. His teeth were white like ivory and he had deep dimples.

Crazels’ friend Kamp was attracted to Sylvia and whenever they got together he would bring her up to Crazel. This really bothered him, but he would not let it show. One night after watching football on television Kamp asked him when the last time he had seen Sylvia was. And He said why? Kamp said I am waiting for you to introduce us and Crazel said that is not going to happen because I don’t know her that well. Kamp said “I don’t believe you, but I’ll let that go”. In his head Crazel said no way buddy. He knew his friend and that he was not the right man for his Sylvia because he was.

Juniper went into the kitchen to get a knife to cut the cake. Sylvia went over to congratulate him. He looked surprised and asked why she was congratulating him and she said “on your proposal?” He said “so you missed my answer?” and she said I must have and he just laughed and walked into the kitchen. She did not know what to think, but he came right back out to her and asked her to ride to the store with him to get some cake plates and of course she quickly said yes. He asked her why she wanted to talk to him and she said tell me your answer before I tell you what I wanted to talk about. I told her that we would talk about it later he said. Last week I told her that we should probably see other people so her proposal was really out of left field to me. Sylvia was so happy she thought that she would burst from all of the excitement, but she did manage to compose herself. They were silent for the next two minutes. After her returned from the store and got back into the car she said o.k. here we go “I am very attracted to you and I have been ever since I have known you.” Crazel said “I am very attracted to you and I do think that you are a bit too young for me, don’t you think so?” “No, I don’t” she said and beside age is just a number. He looked over at her and just smiled. He said nothing else and she didn’t know what to say so she remained quiet for the duration of the ride back to the house.

He opened the car door for her and said “thanks for riding with me” and she said “anywhere and anytime”. He thanked her for his birthday present and she said what present and he said telling me how you feel about me. He kissed her on the cheek and thanked her again. Her eyes filled with tears as she stepped out of the way so that he could close the car door. He saw her tears and walked up to her and told her to let’s just get through tonight and we will talk tomorrow. That would be great she said. Now she was happy and excited again, but as they were walking in Juniper pushed Crazel back outside of the door and asked him why he took her with him. He looked at her and just held up the plates and walked inside.

A couple of his friends noticed the situation outside and Crazel was embarrassed. He never liked people to cause a scene in public and he let her know exactly how he felt about it right then and there. Sylvia and Berrita were embarrassed for her, but they knew that he was right. She ran into the bathroom crying, but soon came back and apologized to him and every body else there. Sylvia wanted him to end the relationship right then, right there, but he didn’t. Juniper knew that their relationship was over before his party so she didn’t make a scene, she just left quietly.

Finally, it was time to end the party. He thanked every body for coming out to help him celebrate and for the gifts which he received. After every body was gone he got the last piece of cake and sat down on the sofa to eat it but before he could Sylvia came out of the bathroom naked. He stood up, walked over to her and they shared that piece of cake and a long kiss. He stepped back and looked at her, saying happy birthday to me and she said "come and get your present, big boy.....

Publication Date: 04-03-2012

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