Three months later.

It was Mary's birthday today, she was finally 16. Everyone that knew Mary was preparing for her birthday party, the restaurant was buzzing as usual.

"Are the cakes ready Ana?" Duncan asked, he was excited and getting impatient, "it's as if the time isn't moving!"

Ana slapped Duncan playfully, "oh Dunny bear, calm your brains down, there's only six hours left."

"Easy for you to say, it's not like the love of your life is adding another year! What am even saying?" Ana shook her head and continued whisking the egg whites, "I need pizza!"

Whenever he was nervous, Duncan spoke foolishly, he was disaster when it came to big occasions. Mary came from behind and wrapped her arms around him which caused him to relax, "hey love birds, not in here. . . Why are you even here Mary? Go home, and Duncan go and help Felix." Wyatt, the assistant chef ordered, he wasn't being rude, he was just always straight forward, even when he is being playfulious.

The two teenagers said their goodbyes and went out of the restaurant.

With the teenagers gone, the other waiters had to cover up for them, whilst Wyatt took over Ana's position, because she was baking.

"Damn Ana, that looks delightful," Wyatt commented, whilst licking his lips.

"I know right?! How about I give you some to taste?" She offered with a smile.

Just then Vera, one of the waitresses came in, "order 59! Is it ready?" The perky waitress asked.

Oh shoot. No cake for me. Wyatt signed

A few hours had passed and the restaurant was closing for the day, the staff were packing and cleaning up.

Soon after they made their way to the party venue, which was in Mary's back yard. Her family's house was big, especially the yard. Tables are chairs were decorated, colorful lights adorned the place. Some kids had already arrived, taking pictures, dancing and taking videos. Mary's name was beautifully decorated around flowers.

Duncan was in Zach's room getting ready when his phone rang, "hello?" The other person on the line said something, "oh okay, you will come when she is about to cut the cake, I'll text you. . . . Okay, thanks bye."

Duncan was planning a surprise, he wanted to make Mary happy.

Zach walked into the room, "Bro are you ready? Mary will soon be downstairs," he put his phone back in his pocket, nodded his head and exited the room with Zach.

"I can't believe my baby silly sister is growing up," Zach mumbled dramatically.

"I know right, my baby is now. . ." Duncan started fake crying, causing Zach to laugh, "stupid boy."

Ana came downstairs too, wearing a beautiful red dress, hugging her curves. She was making sure everything was set, ordering the waiters to carefully place the cakes that she baked on the table.

Claudia, Mary's mother was helping out as well, "Ana dear, have you ordered the pizza's?"

"Yes aunt, but Uncle Ben offered to pick them up," she replied, Ben is Mary's father.

"Oh goodness, I hope he doesn't eat everything before the party," Claudia said shaking her head, her husband was capable of doing that and she knew it.

A beautiful lady came up to aunty Claudia with a man and girl beside him; Alexia was her name and she was Mary's evil cousin, Mary couldn't stand her due to the fact that she was loud and was always clinging to Duncan at every gathering.

"Olá, olá! Como está querida?" The red haired woman greeted kissing her cheeks. It was Claudia's sister, Monica and her family.

"I'm fine dear! I'm happy you all could make it," she smiled hugging the rest of the family, "this here is Ana, remember her? She was at Lucas's birthday last year." Lucas was Monica's older son.

Her eyes lit up remembering the event, "mmh sim, how are you? You are all grown now. Are you married?" Claudia nudged her sister, sending her a hard glare, causing Ana to laugh.

"I'm fine ma'am, no I'm not married," the woman was always straight forward.

"Where is Lucas?" Questioned Claudia, looking around the group of people, "he is somewhere around," Monica's husband answered.

A few minutes later everyone was still chatting, when The birthday girl arrived, walking gracefully like a princess, all eyes were on her, Alexia looking at her with loathe, but Mary shook her head and smiled. She wore a dark blue dress and a pair of wedges, her hair was curled to perfection. She was happy and grateful that everyone she cared about made it to her birthday.

Her eyes searched the crowd looking for her boyfriend, not knowing that he was behind her, "you look mesmerizing baby," Duncan complimented, hooking his hands with her's as they stared walking closer to greet everyone.

She blushed, "shut up dork."

An hour passed and the food was being served, Mary sat beside Duncan, whilst Alexia was at her left. She could see the death glares Alexia sent her whilst Duncan fed her, or when they laughed at his jokes.

"What's your problem Alex?" She asked, tired of the tension growing.

Monica immediately stepped on her daughters foot, earning an ow, "nothing is wrong," she grumbled and excused herself.

Mary was frustrated, Alexia and her had been close before but then all of a sudden she started giving her a mean attitude. She got up from her seat and walked over to the toilet to confront her cousin.

"What have I ever done to you Alex?" Asked Mary, through the toilet door.

She heard a flush and a shuffle, then the door clicked open, "nothing, Mary-Anne," she snarled, through gritted teeth.

Alexia paused for a brief moment, and was livid and jealous, "I have always liked Duncan, but he wouldn't spare me a glance, he was always too busy with you! Do you know how long I waited for him to notice me? I followed him on every social media page he had, trying to gain his attention but no. . ." Mary felt horrible. "You. You were always his number one, I'm sorry for being a terrible cousin. But it's just unfair," she croaked.

Tears streamed down her face, her make up ruined. The two girls hugged each other, "I'm sorry Alex, I didn't know."

"I-it's fine, I was being childish," she hiccuped.

"Hey don't worry, let's go up and fix our make up," Mary offered, flashing her cousin a smile.

"Can I confess something?" Alexia asked, Mary nodded, "I was planning on ruining your party. . ."

Another hour passed and it was time for Mary to cut her cake, "come on amor, you will soon cut your cake!" Her aunt informed.

Duncan took note and sent the text, in about thirty minutes Kevin walked into the big yard. Everyone's eyes was on him, except Ana who was sited next to Lucas, laughing and joking around, they didn't even notice the atmosphere change. Kevin eyed the two of them, rolling his eyes when Lucas patted her back.

Mine, he thought, clenching his jaw.

Ana's eyes shot up, as Kevin's voice boomed through the microphone, explaining he was here to sing for Mary. He grabbed onto the microphone tightly, as he locked eyes with his woman. His gaze brought goosebumps all over Ana's body, as he sang the lyrics his eyes were focused on hers.

Shityshoot!! He looks so saucy right now, ugh. Did he become more handsome? She wanted to jump on him and kiss the life out of him but she abstained.

"Oh my gosh Duncan! Did you call him?" Mary squeaked in excitement, Duncan smirked and sent her a flying kiss.

The young teenagers cheered on for Kevin, taking videos and jumping happily.

Lucas was shocked, "who is he?"

"Um just a musician we know. . ." She replied, her eyes never leaving Kevin's dominating stare.

A few more minutes passed and Kevin broke eye contact, paying attention to his fans who were asking for pictures and autographs.

Duncan came up to him and gave him a quick hug, "I'm so happy you could make it man, look at you now looking all old and ug-ley."

"Shush you goat, I missed you too," he rolled his eyes.

His eyes wandered around looking for Ana, and bingo, he saw her going inside the house. "Sorry excuse me, I have to you the loo."

He quickly followed her as she made her way into the empty kitchen. She was backing the fridge, when he seductively whispered into her ear, "Well well well, look who we have here Ana bear, did you miss me?"

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Okay, okay, heyyy! Hope none of you got confused, Mary's family is big. And to clear the confusion, let me tell y'all about them:

•-• Claudia is Mary's mom. Ben is Mary's dad.

Monica Santana is Mary's aunty, while Raul Santana is Mary's Uncle. They are Portuguese, that's why when Monica greeted Mary's mom she spoke to her in Portuguese.

Alexia and Lucas Santana, are Mary's cousins. The whole Santana family are nice people except from Alexia, who is jealous of Mary.  •-•

Translations::
Olá, olá! Como está querida? = Hello, hello! How are you dear?
Sim. = Yes.
Amor. = Love.

Anyway! Hope this chapter was to your liking, I'm trying to speed everything so that we can finally have a happy ending 💫

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