27 Elis Birthday (1/2)

It was tense.Too tense and Olivia could feel the cold aura that Eli was admitting but she couldn't do anything about.In her defense Eli could have said no to her request but he was kind and made a few phone calls before agreeing to the change of plans.

Eli stared at the Masama twins, quietly assessing them.It caused the twins to raise their guards and made the whole trip to their destination unbearable.Once the driver announced that they had arrived Olivia quickly opened the door and jumped out of the car, welcoming the fresh air into her lungs.

As Olivia looked around she realized that they were at the Bluman Pluma Lake about 45 minutes away from the city.Eli came up beside her and held her hand.Olivia was relieved to see the Eli's normal smiling face again ”Surprise! I thought we could have a party on my family's yacht.Don't worry I invited all our friends so we are not alone.”

Once they were on the yacht, Olivia quickly greeted all her friends.It felt like a life time had passed since she last seen them all and was happy to know that she didn't ruin whatever Eli had planned.

The party was in full swing, music playing, people were talking and everyone seemed to be having a good time.They decided to keep the yacht anchored at the dock rather to go out onto the lake.

It was dark out but it didn't seem to bother anyone as the yacht was decorated with thousands of fairy lights.It was also the perfect chance for Olivia to try and bond with the twins and nonchalantly ask them about their mother.

Before she could start her mission Olivia need to get Eli alone and give him his birthday gift.She found him next to the chocolate fountain dipping in some strawberries.”Hey!” she cheerfully called.Eli turned to face her while he was taking a bite out of the freshly dipped strawberry.She froze in her spot as she watched him finish his bite, He slowly lick up the chocolate that selfishly dripped onto his bottom lip and she involuntarily gulped.

”Hey” he said back as he watched her stare at his lips.Olivia flushed as she tore her eyes from his lips, she took a few more steps forward and looked into his gaze.His eyes were dancing with amusement and gave her a charming smile.Olivia felt herself starting to melt, her knees turned into jelly and her heart was starting to race.She couldn't take him looking at her like that anymore so she shoved the small, thin package into his chest and said ”Happy birthday... I hope you like it.”

Eli gave her his thanks and began to gently pull of the gold ribbon and unwrap the blue wrapping paper.He put the packaging to the side of the chocolate fountain, he lifted the lid of the box and inside was beautiful silver ornament.He gently lifted it out of the package and inspected it carefully.

One end of the ornament had a long, flat silver handle not wider then his index finger, with wave marking embedded into it while the other side resembled a hook.Hanging from the hook was a chain of turquoise and jade beads leading downwards to asmall turtle figure.The turtle shell was made of Labradorite crystal while the body and head were made of silver.”It's a book mark.”Olivia said nervously ”Do you like it?”

Eli gave her wide grin ”I love it!” he said as his eyes twinkled with delight.Olivia nodded and internally praised herself for getting him the gift.Eli placed the bookmark back into its box and placed it with the wrapping paper beside the fountain. He looked up at Olivia and slowly spoke ”You know having a party here was plan C.... just in case you didn't like plan A or B.”.

Olivia looked confused and tilted her head slightly as he continued ”I really wanted to celebrate my birthday alone with you...” Eli started to move closer to Olivia and stretched out his hand to cup her chin.He gently touched the bottom of her lip with his thumb.”I have been wanting to tell you something for so long.”

”Oh my God Loreley! Loreley! Someone help!”everyone on the yacht could hear the blood curdling screams coming from Laila and ran towards her.Laila was bent over the guard rail and kept shouting into the water ”Loreley!”