Chapter 24: A phone at Six

Davis Pov

The house was decorated with Emily's favorite color. A quick invitation was sent to her close school friends. I watched as the decorations unfold. Emily's birthday party was going to be grand. I never knew it was her birthday today so I had no plans.

The house was transformed with a decoration of her favorite Colour Pink. But despite the smile on Emily's face I knew she wasn't happy I wasn't getting her a phone.

The guest began to arrive, they were ushered in with a warm smile by Olivia. Emily was beaming with joy. I wanted to surprise her but I didn't know what to do. “I think I'll order the phone for her.” I muttered to myself. I noticed the excitement in her eyes as she talked with her friends.

I searched for the perfect phone, I made the purchase for it. Just then, I heard a voice behind me.

Rebecca was finally out of her room. “She's really happy.” She sat, looking at Emily.

“Yeah, she should be.” I said.

I noticed Olivia looking at us, but she quickly turned her face elsewhere when she noticed I saw her.

“I just feel so guilty.” I said to Rebecca. “I forgot it was her birthday today, I feel like a bad father.”

She rolled her eyes, it seems she was expecting me to say something else. “It's never too late to prove that to her, there's a way you can make it up to her.”

“Yeah, I just ordered a new phone for her online, she said that was what she wants though I told her I'm not getting her that, but I thought of making it a surprise for her.” I said, looking at Emily.

“Wow, that's the best gift, you know she always wanted a phone, she'll be so happy.” Rebecca said.

We chatted pretending nothing had happened last night. And that's how I want it to be. Strictly professional.

Just then approached us. “Are you just sitting Dad? Come dance with me. She held his hands pulling him from the chair. She sighted Olivia and did the same thing.

She was holding both Olivia and I in her hand. I really don't know what she's up to.

“Are these your parents?” One of her friends had asked.

“Yeah, they are.” She said, I was about to deny it but she had pinched me on my back.


Olivia's Pov


I think Emily had done that to make Rebecca jealous. “I want the both of you to dance.” She said, addressing me and Davis.

The people present clapped their hands waiting for us to dance. I couldn't believe what Emily was trying to do. “Nah, Emily, I can't dance.” I said.

“It's my birthday, you should at least do what I want.” Emily said, with her tiny voice.

I was about to say something but Davis grabbed my waist. We danced and when I looked at Rebecca's direction she looked at me with malice. I wasn't comfortable as Davis held my waist with his hands. I tried to release the grip but he held me closer. The look on Rebecca's face only added to my unease.

I had to idea why Emily was trying so hard to make her jealous. I felt a mix of frustration and anxiety in my chest. I was madly in love with this guy but I can't just look him in the eyes after seeing that text message on his phone.

I extricated myself from his grasp as the music ended. Rebecca gaze on me were still filled with a cold intensity.


I sighed, trying to catch my breath, Devis smiled at me. He could see the look Rebecca kept giving me. “Thanks for dancing with me, beautiful.” He said, this word sent a shiver down my spine.

“It's fine.” I forced a smile out of my face.

The more I try to avoid looking at Rebecca the more I do. Her gaze was seriously fixed on me like a cold weight and Emily telling me to dance with him, only added more jealousy to Rebecca.

Emily noticed what was going on. She walked towards Rebecca. “Are you okay? It looks like she's not feeling fine Dad, she should be resting.”

It was obvious Emily didn't want Rebecca around, as soon as she said that, Rebecca stood up, she hissed before leaving for her room.

“Come on sweetie, don't you think you're being so rude to her?” Davis said,

“I'm not Dad, she's a bad person, I know what she did last night.” Emily said, Davis was surprised. “Were you eavesdropping?” he asked.

“I wanted to tell you about my birthday before yesterday night, but when I pipped through the door I saw her in your room, I don't like her.” Emily said.

‘'Bring your voice down, next time don't eavesdrop in any conversation okay?” Devis said.

I wondered what Rebecca was trying to do in his room.


Davis Pov

After a while the present arrived. The pink bicycle, pink teddy and a brand new pink phone. Emily shouted with Joy as she saw the phone, it was as if she doesn't didn't see the other present. “I know you'll get it for me.” She said,

I was glad she was happy, all I wanted to do was to make her happy.

“It's a pink phone Dad, I love it.” Emily said, smiling. I watched her face lit up with excitement and my heart was filled with Joy and pride. I wanted to get her the perfect gift and I have obviously hit the jackpot.

“Dad, I can now call you when you travel or when I go see grandma.” She said, “I need to tell Grandma I have a phone.”

After the cutting of the cake, the party wound down, the guest began to leave and we were finally left alone. “You're the best father in the world.” Emily said.

Emily walked towards Olivia showing her the phone. “Don't worry, I'll teach you how to use it, okay?” Olivia said.

I smiled, looking at both of them, you'll think they had known each other for years.