My Bestfriend's Brother Shouldn't Know How I Taste free chapter novel Chapter 82

Bailey's pov

" Bailey?" Dad called my name to grasp my attention. With my arms folded and my gaze still outlooking the buildings we pass, I hummed in response.

I can hear dad's loud sigh and felt his eyes to shift me for a split second. " You've been in a slump since morning. Is everything okay?"

He wasn't wrong; I have been in a slump. Today is my birthday and I shouldn't have been. But waking up to no text from Kaleb distressing.

I can't remember the amount of times I checked my phone, hell I even brought my phone in the bathroom with me. I peed, bathed and brushed my teeth, all the while waiting anxiously from a text from my boyfriend.

I had been itching to text him too and ended up caving in and texted him a good morning. He didn't open the message.....which led to no reply. I was.....frustrated and sad. And admittedly even though I tried to smile my way through my family well wishes, I knew they could tell it was fake.

Even Bash who was there via video call could tell. But before they could ask why I was upset, I made an excuse to leave early.

" I'm fine." I told dad in a clipped tone, hoping he'd not question me further. It was embarrassing to have to admit that a mere boy could make me feel this way and change my mood.

" Today is your birthday kiddo." Dad playfully nudged my shoulder. " Be happy. Show off your pretty smile."

I tried to smile, I really did. I knew it was unreasonably of me to act this way when they were all trying to cheer me up.

I sighed, fixing myself in the seat and turn to dad. " I am happy dad. I have the best family, there's nothing more I wish for."

Dad grinned. " Well in that case. Your mom and I made reservations for a family dinner tonight at this newly opened restaurant down town. I'm sure you'll love it."

I nod, smiling and the rest of the ride is stifled with silence. When dad drops me off, I waved him goodbye and watch him drive away. I let out a breath, wondering if I should've called in sick and sulk at home all alone.

" Haapppyy birthday tooo youuu!"

I turn around, flushing as everyone around locked their attention on me and Kristina who was singing. She looked radiant, a wide beam resting proudly on face as she skipped over, singing. " Happy birthday to Baileyyyy.....Happy birthday to you!"

She threw her arms around me and squeezed, making me laugh. " You're so old." She snickered, making me pull away to smack her arm. I narrowed my eyes playfully as I warned. " Watch it."

" Whatever you say birthday girl." She joked, nudging me playfully. I smiled and then something clicked when I realized that I was missing someone. A friend. Well someone who was once a friend.

The smile slips off my face.

Today was the day. And she hadn't bothered to text me or call....

My heart squeezes painfully.

Kristina noticed my expression and her brows furrowed. " Are you okay?"

I nod, forcing out a small smile. She doesn't look convinced but thankfully doesn't question me. Throwing her arm around my shoulder, she guided me to the front doors.

We entered the building with a few walking up to me to wish me happy birthday. I got a bit confused when Kristina tried to hurriedly nudge me away from everyone. I sent her a questioning stare which she replied to with a smile.

" There's something I need to show you. It's in the classroom."

Intrigued, I let her pull me to the classroom, my heart beating with anticipation. When we were only a few steps away, she lets me go and pushed me lightly to the door. " You go in first."

My eyebrows furrowed. She rolls her eyes, smiling and giggled. " I promise there's not a bomb in there but something sweet."

Fascinated, I nod and took in a breath as I eat up the space between me and the door. My fingers curl around the handle and with the breath snagged in my lungs, I pushed it open.