My Brother's Best Friend Is My Mate

Chapter 40: Birthday Celebrations

"So when exactly is this birthday party?" I asked Sarah as we both pulled back from the brief, but

affectionate hug. I was beginning to like Sarah a lot, she was like a second mother to me. Speaking of

my mom, I need to call her and tell her what has been happening for the past few days. I miss her a lot,

and I haven't not spoken to her for this long before. "This evening." Sarah gave me a sheepish smile

when I gasped. "It'll be fun, and besides, you already promised to come." Sarah continued. It was last

minute, but going out to a safe but fun kid's birthday party would be good for my mind and soul. "I'm

going to go find something to wear." I told Sarah and she nodded. I left the kitchen, with my book bag

still on my shoulder. I hadn't even taken it off when I went in the kitchen, since Sarah and I immediately

started talking as soon as I entered the kitchen. "Oof." I felt myself get pushed to the floor. "I'm so

sorry." I could hear a feminine voice saying over and over. I opened my eyes and tried not to pay

attention to the pain in my elbow, and the throbbing in my knee. A pretty redhead girl with curly hair

who seemed to be my age, or maybe older, was getting my bag for me and she looked down as soon

as I opened my eyes. "I'm sorry. You fell when I unintentionally bounced you. Are you hurt?" The girl

asked as I slowly got up from the floor. I brushed invisible dust off my clothes. "No, I'm fine. I'm sorry I

bounced into you." I apologized as the girl handed me my bag. Thankfully, it was the only thing that

didn't get hurt in this incident. I don't need another expense to pay for right now, considering that I am a

penniless 17 year old girl. "My name is Emerald. Nice to meet you." I introduced myself to the girl. She

automatically gave me her hand to shake. "I am Melanie. I've never seen you around here before." The

girl, I mean Melanie, observed. "I'm not from around here. I am staying here for a little while." I

explained to Melanie and she nodded in response. " Well, it was nice to meet you Melanie, but I really

have to go. I have a birthday party to attend tonight." I told Melanie and her eyes widened. "The party

keeping on the pack grounds? Why, it's my little sister's birthday party. Today is her birthday." Melanie

giggled. I laughed also. "What a coincidence." Melanie stopped laughing and watched as I struggled

with my bag. My knee was killing me. I will probably have to get it bandaged, and it is most likely going NôvelDrama.Org owns all © content.

to be bruised. "Let me take that. I'll walk you up to your room." Melanie offered and took my bag before

I could persuade her not to. "Thank you." I told Melanie and we both walked towards the elevator. I

pressed the button on the side to take up up to my room. This was one of the times I really appreciated

elevators although I was convinced that they were death traps. My knee was definitely injured and

limping up the stairs would most definitely not do anything to make this better. "We're here." I said as

the elevator door popped open and Melanie and I got out. I opened the door to my room, I mean the

room I am currently staying in, and we both stepped inside the room. "You can put that right there, on

that desk." I told Melanie and she did exactly that. "Thanks again, you were of great help." I said and

Melanie smiled showing her pointy, white teeth. "Your welcome. See you around." She said and left the

room.