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Michael is turning 30 and he has never had a single birthday party. Growing up as a Jehovah Witness, he never experienced any types of celebrations, or holidays. It was apart of their religion to not celebrate anything. I thought since Michael stopped being a Jehovah Witness, I could surprise him with his very first birthday party.

Both Michael and I go way back to middle school. We dated for a long period of time, 7th grade through 12th grade. The only reason why we ended things was because our careers led us to 2 different parts of the country. Both of us mutually agreed on the decision. He went to Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia. And I went to University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts.

Throughout the years, we stayed in close contact with each other, and remained best friends. On my holidays and finals, I would go visit him, after his finals and on his holidays, he would come out to visit me.

You might be questioning on how hard it was to just give up 5 years of being with someone. It was extremely hard, I love Michael. I was in love with him then and I still am now. He just doesn't know that.

Michael is a one of a kind man. It is hard to just let go of someone who've you experienced everything with. Especially all the meaningful things. But I am grateful to still have him in my life.

Apart from that, as much as I wanted to throw him a huge party, I settled for a small one. I called and invited a handful of his closest friends.. sadly including the girl he is talking to.

I called his best guy friend Seth to see if he could get Michael out of the house for a few hours. Of course he agreed.

While Michael was out, I went to the store and got his birthday present, the food for his dinner, cake, ice cream and the adult juice.

Everything was done and ready to go, people started piling in. Michael should be here in 5-10 minutes.

"Hi Ava." Ella greeted walking over towards me.

Ella is the girl that Michael has been talking too.

"Hi Ella."

"It is really nice that you did this for Mikey. You are a really good 'friend' to him." I could definitely notice that she emphasized 'friend' very clearly. Bitch.

"Well Ella.. Michael and I have meaningful history, we go way back. Why on Earth would I not do something for him?"

"I know, he has told me that you both dated for a while. Maybe it is because you want him back? Which if that is the case, it isn't going to happen. Michael is mine, not yours."

"Boo if I wanted Michael I would have him already. You don't scare me."

"You really think Michael would take you back? If that is the case - you got it all wrong. Michael told me ending things with you, was the best decision he has ever made. You weren't even worth 5 years of his life. He regrets ever being with you and feels sorry for you."

Just thinking about Michael ever saying that.. it broke my heart. I would at least hope if he felt that way, he would have at least told me.

"You are just making shit up at this point. What? Afraid imma take him away from you?" I laughed.

"I'll ask him when he gets here to see what he thinks about the accusations you've accused him of." I heard a bunch of commotion coming from the living room.

"Now if you'll excuse me, I have a Michael to go greet. It was nice chatting with you." I gave her a bitchy smirk before finding Michael.

Bitch really thought she was going to pull that shit? Yeah right. The bitch has no reason to be jealous. If Michael was still in love with me like I am him, then she would be far out of the equation.

"Ugh.. why do some women have to be not all there? In the head." I mumbled to myself.

"AVA!" I heard Michael holler for me through the crowd of people. I immediately found him with the biggest smile that I have ever seen on his face.

I quickly walked over to him and before I could even respond, he pulled me in for the biggest hug.

"Hi Michael, happy birthday." I greeted him laughing.

Michael pulled me closer to his chest and instantly I could smell his cologne. It smelt so heavenly and just so him. But he always smelled good.

"Thank you. Did you do all of this for me?" He asked leaning his cheek on top of my head.

"Of course I did. I want you to experience your first birthday. Everyone should at least celebrate a year of their life. Besides you deserve it." Reluctantly, I ended the hug to look up at him.

"You didn't have to go out of your way to do this Ava. We could have just went out to dinner or something. But I do appreciate you and all of this." He said looking around the house.

"We could have.. but that wasn't good enough for me. You deserve the best. You always have. Besides, it's no big deal. Anything for you." I smiled at him.

Michael pulled me in for another hug, until we heard coughing right beside of us.

Simultaneously, we both looked over to our right, just to see a very upset Ella.

"Hi Ella." Michael said with a smile.

She came over to him and wrapped her arms around him, while his went around her waist, giving him a kiss on the corner of his mouth. That was my cue to go.

I walked away from them; number one, it hurt to see him touch her. Number two, I didn't want to see that. Number three, she did that shit on purpose.

I finally found the bar that he had in his house. Instead of going for the weak shit, I went straight for the shot of hard liquor, Hangar 1 Vodka. I poured me 2 shots. I downed one letting the burning and alcohol sensation take over my body. I could feel my body starting to heat up. I took the second one instantly feeling the same reaction.

I looked over mistakenly, Michael and Ella were grinding on each other. Disgusting.

I poured me 2 more shots bringing the 3rd one to my lips until someone grabbed it from me.

"He's not worth it." I turned around and Michaels best friend Julian was right there.

"Do you mind?" I asked grabbing my shot back getting ready to take it.

Again, he stopped me.

"Actually, I do mind. I wouldn't be here if I didn't."

"What do you want Julian?" I asked him clearly irritated.

"I am saving you from the biggest hangover. Besides, you shouldn't be drinking because of him anyways." Julian said taking a glance over at Michael and Ella.

"Julian, mind your business kay? You don't know what you are talking about."

"Oh, but I think I do. You are still in love with Mike. Instead of telling him, you are just going to stand back, and mope around playing the depressing drinking game. I'm not going to let that happen. Come dance with me. Show me your moves. Mike told me that you used to dance." Julian held out his hand. I stared at his hand before looking up at him.

"You wouldn't be able to handle it. Once I show you, you'll be begging for more." I smirked at him.

"I can handle more than you think. Show me what you got."

I accepted his challenge following him to the floor.

"Show me what you got." Julian whispered in my ear.

Luckily a really good old song came on SEX TALK that caused everyone to dance. Well at least the females made who ever they were feeling up at the time dance with them.

To start off my dance I bent down, arching my back while raising up, causing my ass to come in contact with his groin.

"Boy you know you need to come give me that dick. He want to hit from the back 'cause I'm thick." I started to rap.

"I like to fuck on them when I get lit. Yeah, tell me this pussy the shit."

"Aye, ooh, he so thirsty. Ride that dick like a horsey."

"Ride mine like a horsey." Julian whispered in my ear.

Julian's hand started moving up and down my body. His hand has touched and gripped my ass. Caressing my inner thighs.

"Again.. you couldn't handle me." I whispered back.

"Ayy, let's have the sex talk (Huh). I wanna see your body, take your clothes off (Huh). I'ma bust quick if ya lips soft (Huh). Rock that ship 'til ya blasts off."

"Ayy, yeah, let's have the sex talk (Huh). Got a big boy, then pull it out, hey. Can you make it feel like the first time? (Huh). I don't get tired, let him wear it out. Ayy, yeah."

"Put my feet up on the bed, ride it to the tip-top. He likes it doggy style 'cause I make that ass pop. He never finna leave me 'cause I got that drip drop. Said his last bitch still fuckin' like a robot."

I started to dance on him faster and more sexual.

Something told me to look up and I did. Michael was staring right at me, with a not so pleasant look on his face.

Before I could move onto the next dance, I was being dragged away.

I knew that touch from anywhere. It was Michael.

"Michael.. Michael where are we going?" He didn't answer me.

"Michael stop and tell me where we are going." Michael still didn't answer me - only because we were entering a room.

Once we both got in, he shut and locked the door behind him.

"What the hell do you think you are doing?" I asked him.

"No, the question is what the hell do you think you are doing?"

"What did it look like I was doing? I was dancing." Michael just gave me a 'you are fucking unbelievable' face.

"What? Am I not allowed to dance now?"

"No you aren't - not like the way you were doing. Especially with my best friend."

"You don't have the authority to tell me how I can dance or who I can dance with. What I do is none of your business. Last time I checked, you don't need to worry about what I do. We aren't together. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a guy waiting on me." I tried moving to go around him, but didn't get far.

"That is where you are wrong, Ava. What you do is my business, always will be. What you are not going to be doing is feeding into his lust for you."

"You can't tell me what to do. If I want to go out and fuck him then I will do so. Not you or anyone else can stop me. Besides you have Ella, why the fuck do you care about what I do?"

"Do you want to fuck him? I mean you let him touch you in places that he shouldn't have been." Michael asks - completely ignoring the rest of the conversation.

I didn't answer him because of course I don't.

Michael walked closer too me. Just by the fact of knowing I'm standing close to him, I start getting nervous. I always have.

"Do you want to fuck him, Ava? Or do you need me to remind you what it's like being with me?" He whispered.