: , get out of bed NOW!
: But …
: No buts, you’re going to be late!
: I knoooow (and with that she gets out of bed)
: !!!
: I’m already out of bed! Jeez, I swear I should’ve looked for an other housemate ( , who just arrived in ’s room laughs)
: Stop complaining and get dressed
: Hmph (she pulls a face, making laugh even more) Got any plans for today than?
: Yeah, I’m off with , we’re probably going to the cinema or something, perhaps a walk on the beach
: O, so while I’m working my pants off, you’re spending a romantic day with that…boyfriend of yours?
: Yes, but before you start feeling sorry for yourself, let me remind you of that lovely colleague of yours, what’s his name?
: and it’s not like he’s gonna notice me, he never does
: Girl, cheer up. If he doesn’t like you he’s stupid and definitely not worth being moody over
: Yeah, you’re right. Only a fool wouldn’t like such a pretty, funny, clever, loveable, huggable and sweet girl like me
: (fake coughs) that’s enough nice words to last me a week (they both laugh)
: It’s true though
: Yeah sure, but I got to get going. See you tonight
: Have fun!
: You too! (She leaves to meet up with her boyfriend)
: How can I have fun at a boring office sorting files aaaaaalllll day? Hmph (She looks at her alarm clock to see that it’s already 7.30 am and she has to start at work in 30 minutes. In a rush she gets dressed, has breakfast and throws some water in her face in an attempt to wash herself, 10 minutes later she leaves)
, and are having dinner and are talking
: So, had a nice day you two?
: Yeah, we have
: Good
: What about you?
: Not really. I had an argument with my boss, apparently I’d made a mistake, but he says I’m too good to fire, so I could stay if only I promised to think about work a bit more and a bit less about boys. Helloooo?!?!? I’m 18 for heaven’s sake, boys are my life, the only reason I still work there is a boy and he wasn’t even at work today (starts getting angry)
: That sucks
: At times like these I wonder why I don’t just quit
: Because you need the money
: I know, but why don’t you have to work?
: Because my parents are rich and don’t want me to work, and you know that
: Yes, I do, I’m just frustrated, that’s all. Life is not fair
: Hey , it’s your birthday next week, isn’t it?
: Uhm, yeah…why? ( gives a thank-you-look)
: O, I was thinking what I should get you. Is there something you want badly?
: Uh…not really…Surprise me!
: Okay, will do (stares in the distance, lost in thoughts)
: I’m going to a friend. See ya laterzz (stands up and leaves)
: Heeey…tsss…and leave everything for us to clean. How dare she? Hmph (pulls a face, causing to laugh)
: I’ll do it, you sit back and relax
: Oeeee, I love you
: I know
: Good (stands up and goes to lie on the sofa) I feel lazy
: That’s cuz you are
: Aaaah, you’re mean
: Aaaaw, I still love you (walks over and kisses her)
: Hey you, back to cleaning
: Tssss
: Otherwise it’ll never happen and than we can’t watch that scary movie
: (puzzled) you don’t like scary movies?
: I don’t? No, I don’t, that means I’ll have to hide my head in your chest
: I like the sound of that (sits on the sofa)
: First cleaning
: You’re harsh (stands up and cleans up the mess)
is still at her friend’s place. and are watching a scary movie. doesn’t really like it and is trying to start a conversation with , but so far she hasn’t succeeded
: Okay, uhm…we had cars, girls, the weather and the movie we watched today, that leaves…o I know, ’s birthday
: Uhuh
: So, I was thinking, as she said surprise me, a surprise party maybe. What do you think?
: Eew, that’s gross
: I knew you’d like it. We could invite all her friends and ooowh, maybe we could rent a big party boat or something, after all it’s not every day you turn 19
: I agree
: That’s good. Really, I like that. You know, I want it to be really special, cuz when I turned 19 she’d arranged something extraordinary. Saying, owh I remember it as if it was yesterday and not 7 months and 4, no 3 days ago, anyways she said: “I want to celebrate that you’re exactly one year an adult. That’s special. It means that you may now drink alcohol in Canada. And in Greenland, they’ll get you a special coat, it’ll keep you less warm but they think that when you’re 19 you can survive on yourself” So I said ‘Really?’ And than she started laughing and said: “No, I just made that up, but 19 is special because it’s one year more than 18 and guess what I found out 1+8= 9 and you’re now 19. See? Special. So than I started laughing and…
: ! I thought we were watching a movie
: ! We are
: Than why are you talking?
: I don’t like the movie
: I told you you wouldn’t
: Yeah you did. Okay, I’ll shut up and watch the rest of the movie with you. Okay?
: Sure (they cuddle up and stay that way till the movie ends)
After the movie
: Okay, let’s discuss ’s birthday
: I already did that
: You did?
: Yeah. Have you been listening to a word I said?
: No
: Tsssk
: I was watching a movie
: And I was talking
: But the movie was more interesting
: Ohhhh, you didn’t just say what I think you said, did you?
: I dunno what you think I said
: You said I wasn’t interesting
: Practically no, but it did come down to that
: ohoh. Hmph. As a punishment you’ll have to kiss me
(cheekily): Hmmm…dunno if I want that…let me think about it…
(jumps on him and starts tickling him): You’re not nice to me
(laughing): I knooooww…I’m sorry… okaaaay…I’ll kiss you…I said okaaaay!!!! ( stops tickling him and kisses her)
: Good. Uhm… ’ birthday
: Yes
: So I suggested a surprise party
: Yeah, good idea. Than we’ll do it here and invite all her friends
: I agree on the part of inviting all her friends, but the location… can’t we do it on a more…uh… special place? I mean, here is so basic.
: Yeah, but it can’t be too expensive. Got any suggestions?
: Uh…not really
: Okaaaay…that’s helping loads NOT. Why don’t we discuss that later? Let’s first think about the how, who and when
: So when? The day before her birthday
: A bit late in the evening so that we can toast at 12, hoping that everyone is still sober
: I could take her to the movies, and when we get back everyone is here and…oooh…I know!
: Know what?
: The location. That new restaurant round the corner. It looks really cosy and you can rent a space there. Probably big enough for our surprise party
: You’re a genius
: I know
: Tsss (They laugh and kiss)
: So now we know the when, why and how. That leaves the who
: Yeah, we will be there of course and that girl she knows from school and of course the one she’s visiting now
: And some people from the club
: Hmmm…her family and can I invite a friend of mine?
: Yeah sure. The more the merrier
They continue making a guestlist till arrives home. Than they all go to bed
The next few days are filled with arrangements for the party. still doesn’t have a clue. 2 days before her birthday and 50 invitations were send, a space was rent in the restaurant round the corner, 100s of pounds were spend on gifts, decorations and food and has convinced to go with her to the cinema the next day. Everything was arranged and everyone was looking forward to it, everyone except of course who didn’t know there was going to be a party. We catch up with them, the next day, when the movie has finished and and are about to leave the cinema.
: , are you as hungry as I am?
: If you’re very hungry, than yes
: Why don’t we go to that new restaurant round the corner?
: Can’t we just grab a bite at the snack counter?
: NO! I want to celebrate your birthday. If we stay long enough we can toast
: What time is it?
: 22.45
: Than we gotta stay there really long
: Who cares? We can take it easy. Relax a bit, you know. Besides I don’t feel like fish ‘n chips. They apparently got great pancakes…
: They do? ( nods) Than what are we waiting for? I love pancakes! (The girls go to the restaurant. When they enter a waiter comes towards them)
Waiter: Hello ladies, how can I help you?
: We’d like a table for two, near the window please. And owh, no candles (that’s the secret codethingy, so that the waiter knows they’re for the surprise part)
Waiter: Follow me (They follow the waiter to the back of the restaurant. He stops in front of a door)
Waiter: Ladies first
(to ): After you ( opens the door and steps inside)
: It’s dark in here. Are you sure that this is the right door?
(At that moment the light is switched on)
Everyone in the room + : SURPRISE!!!
( looks at the crowd in shock, they start singing happy birthday. goes into the room smiling. walks up to her clapping; when the song is finished and everyone is cheering he gives her a hug)
: Happy birthday
: Thank you ( now comes forwards and gives her a hug as well)
: Congrats girl. 19!
: Thank you. Is this all your idea?
: Mine and . You said surprise me, so here you go
: Did you have any idea?
: No, not at all
: Good. Uhm…all the gifts are on that table (points at a table which is covered in gifts)
: But before you open them, I think they (nods at the crowd) are waiting for a speech. So I think it’s better if you stand here (lifts her and places her on a table whilst is yelling in protest) Hello everyone?! here is going to give a speech! Silence please! (Immediately the crowd is silent and looks at who starts blushing)
: O…uhm… hello everyone and uhm…thanks for coming. It’s really appreciated. Oh and to and , I’ll kill you when we’re back home (Everyone laughs) No seriously, thank you guys and well enjoy! (Everyone claps and climbs off the table)
: So…gifts?
: Sure
: Need help unwrapping?
: Is that an offer?
: Duh (laughing the girls walk to the giftstable)
20 minutes and about 40 gifts later and are still at the giftstable. is approaching with the friend he invited
: I think that was all, wasn’t it ?
Friend: No, it wasn’t ( turns round after hearing this familiar voice, to look in the cheeky face of the guy she knew too well, the one she loved, but also the one she thought could never love her back)
: , let me introduce you to my friend, do I think you already know each other. This is…
: ! What are you doing here?
: Celebrating the 19th birthday of the friend of a friend of me, or the shortened version, my lovely colleague. Congrats
: Oh, just
: I’m just ( laughs)
: Oh, I gotta help . So uhm…enjoy yourselves (walks towards )
: Who’s that?
: My friend
: Your friend is her colleague, the one she’s madly in love with?!
: Yeah, he’s the one she’s madly in love with, he’s madly in love with her 1+1=2. And after all it’s her birthday
: So you thought…( nods) Oeee, I like your way of thinking
: Just that?
: No, I love everything about you (they start kissing)
: O, I got you a gift. said you’d like it (he hands her a little box, she unwraps it and opens the box. There is a silver necklace with a little bear carrying a heart)
: O my gosh. ! This must’ve cost you loads
: Yeah, well, after all it’s not every day you turn 19
: I can’t accept this
: Yes you can (he takes the necklace from the box and puts it round her neck) How long have I waited to do this? It seems like ages
: Really? I know a better question. How long have I waited for you to do that? It seems like ages
: Really? What a coincidence. So…uhm…wanna dance…with me?
: Yeah sure (they go to the dancefloor, a slow song comes on. For a second they look at eachother awkwardly, than takes ’s hands and puts them round his neck, his own hands go round her waist. Halfway through the song leans in and kisses , she returns the favour. After a while they pull away)
: I got to confess something
: Me too, but you first
: Okay, I…I’m in love with you, ever since I first saw you. Of course I couldn’t tell you that, so I first wanted to get to know you better. I tried to find out as much about you as I possibly could. After a while I found out that , a very good friend of mine, knew you. I told him all about you and he arranged this for me. So uh… you had to confess something as well
: Everything you just said, well the same counts for me. Except the part. I didn’t know that. And uh, I really liked that kiss; do you think you could spare another one? : Yeah sure (they kiss again. and are watching form the sidelines and start cheering. Soon everyone is looking at them. Embarrassed they stop cheering and start blushing. and don’t seem to notice and continue with what they were doing. They kiss as if there is no tomorrow. Finally after a time that looks like forever they pull away)
: Hey , it’s almost 12
: O, yeah…uh…so what?
: HELLOOO?!?! Someone there (waves her hand in front of ’s staring eyes) Pffff, that guy really shook you up (to ) Your name is isn’t it?
: Uh yeah
: Okay , you tell her tomorrow is her birthday and we’d like to toast at 12
: Oh, okay. ?
: Yeah?
: Tomorrow is your birthday and that girl says they’d like to toast to that at 12. And it’s almost 12
: What girl?
: ME! Your best friend, , remember?
: ? Something wrong with you? Of course I remember, why wouldn’t I?
: Never mind. As said, it’s almost 12. So would you mind going with me, has produced something that should look like a stage
: O yeah sure (they all three walk to the place where has put some crates next to and on top of eachother)
(whispering): that can’t be possibly be steady enough for someone to stand on
(also whispering): I know, but he worked hard on it, so I don’t want to let him down. I guess we’ll just have to try
(also whispering): I’ll stand close by, so that I can catch you if you fall
(no longer whispering): Make that if a when
: What if?
: O nothing
: I just said: I wonder if you’re gonna ask me to take you home (all three pull extremely normal/laughing/straight faces)
: O (looks suspiciously at the three of them) Whatever
: What time is it?
: O…uh…23.58
: That late already? I’d better hurry than. We don’t want my birthday to start without me, do we?
: No we don’t (steps on the ‘stage’, follows) Hello everyone?! It’s almost 12 and so almost ’s birthday. And we’d like to toast to that at exactly 12 (gets a sign of ) Everyone ready for countdown?
All: Yeah!
: 10
All: 9….8…7…6…5…4…3…2…1
All: Happy birthday ! (At that moment the ‘stage’ collapses and falls into ’s arms, they immediately start kissing, clapping and cheering from the crowd. Fortunately was just in time to catch , they also kiss)
At the end of the party takes home. Some happy things are to happen
opens the door to the livingroom after a long day at work. It’s silent in her house and dark. Hmmm… turns on the light and…
Everyone in the room: Surprise!!! (singing) Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear , happy birthday to youuuu!! ( approaches her with on his arm their 2 year old son. smiles and takes him from )
: Hello darling (she kisses him on the cheek)
: Happy birdday mummy (he immediately looks at his father to see if he said it okay. His father smiles at him, so he knows he did it okay and feels really proud. also smiles and thinks back)
: ! The doctor says I’m not ill, I’m pregnant! 3 months already
(running in from the livingroom): O my gosh, that’s great! I’m gonna be a dad! (he hugs her and puts his hand on her belly) So in here is our little baby? Daddy loves you already! , I know it’s YOUR birthday today, but this is the best present you could give me, ever!
: I know; the same goes for me. But what about the name?
: Anyone you’d like to name the baby after?
: If it’s a boy, I think we should name him after , after all he’s the one that brought us together
Nurse: Congratulations Mrs. . It’s a boy. What’s going to be his name? ( and look at eachother)
: .
(hugging ): Congrats . 29 today uh? Remember 10 years ago?
: But , how could I forget that? Especially ’s ‘stage’ hihi
: Huhum, I’m here you know. Hey can I hold him?
: Sure (hands to )
: Heey mate
: Uncle !
: Do you want a piece of cake?
: YES! (big smile on his face)
: Shall we get some than? (also a big smile on his face)
: Yes! Mummy, daddy, uncle give me cake!
: That’s great of him, isn’t it ?
: Yes!
: You should thank him. Give him a kiss ( gives a kiss on the cheek, a hugeee grin appears on ’s face)
: Thank you . Now let’s get that cake (he walks away with on his arm. , and look at them)
: He really loves that kid, doesn’t he?
: Yeah, he does. But is named after him that gives him something special
: It is that I know I’m the father, sometimes it’s like he is. Not that I mind, loves him as well
: Don’t worry, soon everything will change ( looks at her suspiciously)
: What do you mean?
: and I got news…I’m pregnant!
: ! That’s great news!
: I know! (they hug, and come back. ’s face is covered in cake)
: Congrats dude (gives a manly hug, than takes and cleans his face)
: I take that has told you the news?
: Yes she did. That means sleepless nights, dirty nappies you got to change and of course no more time for you and your wife to relax together. But one look at your kid and you know it’s all worth it
: I hope so, the feeling of going to be a dad, to have a son or daughter, it just feels great!
: I toast to that
: Yeah, me too (they all raise their glasses)
All: To being a parent
: To having a kid (which is basically the same, but whatever)
: And to birthday surprises!