Chapter 20: The Birthday Party

Astrid's POV:

Noah is really something. First he used to be suspicious about Lucas and now he was asking so much about Liam. I mean, come on boy. Everyone is not so bad as he thinks.

I was really excited for the next day. Huh, my birthday was coming after an entire year! 365 days! I can't believe it. I'm so patient..

I slept early. My mom was not at home. She went out of station to meet some relatives. I never understood the concept of relatives. I mean who is who... All these father's sister's aunt's, huh. I don't understand. So, I don't know who she went to meet.

I was just kinda angry. How can she leave me on my birthday.

I slept and waited for the next day.

I woke up early the next day. I can never sleep when I'm excited.

Noah's POV:

I couldn't sleep the whole night. What is he going to do?? I can't let him succeed in his intentions. Not at all. I can't let Astrid be in danger. But.. I'm not the one putting her in danger either.

I got up. It's still just 6. A notification hit my phone. It was a message in our group. 'Our' means the class (3-4) we're studying in.

"Hey guys! Please make sure to attend my birthday party at Royal Albert Hall at 12. The party will continue till midnight" Astrid said.

Well, I must say this girl's really different. A party of 12 hours? It's rare in here.

I got up and went out of the house. It isn't mine anyway.

Astrid's POV

I got ready and wore my best dress. This best dress was sent by my mom as a present to me today morning. Hey.. There's a note too.

"Happy birthday dear Astrid. I'm sorry that I am not with you on your birthday, but my best wishes will always cherish you. Your dear, Mom"

I was so emotional. She's so good. I called her.

"Hey mom! I received your gift. Thank you mom and yeah, you know what, this is 21st century and we have calling technology!" I said sarcastically.

"Yeah but that letter was more emotional, wasn't it?"

"Yeah, yeah. Thank you"

"Hm fine. I'm really sorry, dear. I'll come back as soon as possible"

"When?"

"Around a week. Your 'relative' is not well" she said in a way that made it clear that she understands my ignorance towards the relatives.

"Yup mom. Its fine. Come soon"

"Bye-bye" she said and cut the call.

My mom's cute, right?

12 NOON

I got to the venue on time. I came with Ava. She was looking stunning. Well, that's what she said to me too. Everyone was here, except Noah and Leu.

Leu came just a moment later.

"Astrid.. Happiest Birthday.. Well, I must say that you're looking so beautiful.." he said and hugged me.

"Thank you Leu" I said.

I got away a while later because I wasn't comfortable. Then Noah came there.

"Happy Birthday Astrid" he said.

"Thank you Noah" I said.

The party started. Everyone wished me and I was very happy. I never had so many people who loved me.

Noah's POV:

I saw Lucas there. I didn't speak a word and wished Astrid. She was looking so beautiful.

After Astrid left, he came to me.

"Well I'll give her a really surprising surprise" he said.

"Don't you dare hurt her!" I said.

"If you leave then I'll not"

"I won't leave because you broke your promise once and now I know that you don't keep your promises. I will never leave her in trouble"

"Fine then" he said and went away.

Somewhere, I had a feeling that he'll not do anything today. I was kinda happy at my feeling.

Astrid's POV:

The party was going so cool. Everyone was enjoying. We started some games. Everything was going so well. I didn't know when time passed, and it was midnight. The party ended well. Everyone left, except Noah and Ava. Ava was at washroom I guess, so Noah was alone.

"Astrid, there's something serious I want to talk about. Now that it's 12, and it's not your birthday now, so I can talk about some serious stuff right?" he asked.

Well, this is weird.

"Hm?"

"Stay away from Lucas" he said.

"Noah. Please stop this. He is a good guy. He has always been a good friend to me. And even a good boyfriend"

"This may be the last warning"

"Whatever" I said.

"Well, OKAY then. How will you go home?"

"With Ava"

"Okay. Bye!"

"Bye"

I went to my home and slept. I don't understand Noah. Seriously. I don't. I messaged Lucas.

"Lue, you know what, Noah has been saying to stay away from you. Why is he like that?"

"Well leave it. It doesn't matter" he replied "OKAY! Bye" I said as I was sleepy.

"Bye" he said.

The next day, I woke up and got a message.

"Can you come at my home today?" Lue asked me.

"Okay, when?" I asked him.

"Well, you can bunk the college"

"But what about your parents??"

"It's fine. Just come at 8"

"Okay. bye"

"Bye"