Church was good, I thanked the lord for letting me live to see another birthday. Everyone wished me a happy birthday. I just felt loved and extra confident in my new lavender dress. I even changed up my hair a little. Everyone said I looked different but- in a good way.

My birthday dinner was amazing. I have no words
I got more gifts, this time a bit more luxurious. My dad's male colleagues gifted  me with things like watches and rings etc. while my mom's friends gave me more dresses and shoes.

Anyhoo, the night started off with me struggling to pick a dress to wear. I got so excited for my dinner that I didn't plan out what I was going to wear.

I had three dresses in mind, I wanted to get a second opinion but both my parents are too old-fashioned.

I asked my brother and he said "The black and white dress because it suits you."

I wanted a second opinion because Rick be having poor taste in style. I don't have that many girlfriends but Judy, she's been my friend for years. We met at church actually, plus she came to the dinner.

She told me to put on the black and white dress because it matches the heels I wanted to wear. Looks like Rick was right.

When I came down stairs, everyone was stunned by my presence. I felt so good.

Judy finally came.

She wore a long black dress with red lipstick. The dress looked absolutely great on her body. She was short and thick. Unlike me, who was tall and slim.

"Are we getting turnt up or what??? You're 18 now boo, you should be emptying your dad's liquor cabinet by now"

She's two years older than me and yeahhh she may seem like a bad influence but trust me she's far from that and she really do be making my day. She's everything you can find in a friend and more.

"Sooo....... Do you see anybody you admire??" She asked.

I told her I liked the lady in the orange suit.

She laughed at me.

"Silly, you know damn well that's not what I mean."

I mean I knew but I didn't want to think of that right now, but low-key I wanted to.

It was getting close to end of the night.

My parents introduced me to this guy that was a son of my father's friend. His name was Andre. He was from the church but he barely spoke to me though.

He was my height which makes us perfect for each other. He had a soothing voice, the type of voice you could sit and listen to and let them read to you all day, everyday, plus, a glowing skin and an impressive looking mustache.

When he opens up his mouth, he acts completely way older than his age.

I was surprised when he was like

"Would you like to dance Madam?"

"Girl you better!" Judy encouraged me as she clapped me on.

My heart was beating like a drum, my hands were literally sweaty and shaky.

He held my hand and brought me to the center, placed his hands around my hips, rocking me left to right.

"It's okay, don't be nervous" He whispered and for some reason I felt better.

I glimpsed at my parents and they gave me that look.

You know that look where they are in awe that their daughter has grown up and now she has her first boyfriend. Well , potential boyfriend.

He's hot but I don't know, I'd have to get to know him first.

I had a great time at my birthday dinner, everything was just right and the dance was a chef kiss.