Birthday p1

HEY GUYS!!! Some of you guys noticed I took out the kiss scene in the previous chapter because of an editing error...SO THIS IS ME NOW INTRODUCING THE SCENE!!!

"I'm saying that after this weekend, I want you to go home to Millan. Work, see your friends, family, and do whatever you need to do to come back to me. I want you back by my side. If it means waiting years, so be it. I'm not letting you go."

His words replayed in my head, even in my sleep. Before the trip, I told Dominic that we would take things slow and decide after what we're going to do. Things are going so well that the anxiety of the end of the trip weighed heavily on my mind. I had high hopes we can make it, but the problem stems from our next steps. I don't know if I'm ready to leave Millan. There's a part of me that's scared that if I move back, we might fall back into our old toxic ways, and I don't want that.

But now, he's willing to go back to Millan to continue my life. He's ready to make things work while letting me go get my freedom. Dominic has been hard-headed and controlling his whole life. Giving up all control to make me happy is something I never expected him to do, not this soon anyway.

I slept in his arms that night. We didn't share any more words. The first night in a long time where butterflies and happiness were the only feelings I felt.Soft touches on the left side of my body woke me up from my lovely sleep. I tried to push away the thing touching me, but the more I moved, the more assaults I received. When I opened my eyes, I found Dominic leaving trails of kisses from my neck down to my stomach. Now, this is a fun way to wake me up on my birthday.

"You know, letting me sleep in would be just as nice as these kisses." I murmured softly.

"Hm... where's the fun in that? Besides, your friends will bust in here at any moment to wish you a happy birthday. I've been hearing footsteps for the past hour."

"Oh god, they're going to do the absolute most today."

"You deserve it. Nothing but the best."

"Do you think I have time to get up and ready before they blast through the door?"

My question was answered by my two friends bursting through the door unannounced. They carried balloons, a cake, and those mini cannons that shoot out confetti.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" They screamed. Juliana shot the confetti cannon, and Bambina placed a small sprinkle covered cake on my lap.

"Thank you, guys. This is way too much, though, but thank you!" I blew the candles out and handed the cake back to Bambina.

I expected the girls to retreat once seeing Dominic and me clearly intimate in bed together. Still, instead, they sat at the corner of the bed staring at us with massive smiles.

"So... what's happening here? I hope we didn't interrupt anything." Juliana questioned.

"Your bluntness never fails to amaze me. No wonder Damon likes you." Dominic growled.

"Settle down. Juliana, Bambina, thank you. Now please leave so we can get ready."

"Fine, you two are like a boring old couple anyways. I mean, who doesn't want to be woken up with some birthday sex." Juliana muttered as she took Bambina's hand and went out of the room.

Juliana and Dominic are going to be the death of me. I didn't have to spend a lot of time getting ready this morning. Before heading to the shower, Dominic told me he has set up a beauty appointment to get ready for tonight. Once I was ready, I ate breakfast and left with the girls while Dominic decides to stay home. Dominic had our appointment booked at a high scale salon in Manhattan. It is better than any salon I've ever been to in Italy. We were greeted with champagne, and spicy salmon rolls at the door. This is definitely Hollywood treatment that I wouldn't mind receiving every day.

We didn't have much to do in the Salon since we already got our hair and nails done yesterday. We got our makeup done and touched up with our hair, but Juliana made sure I didn't leave until I looked like I was going to the most giant ball in New York. After arguing with Bambina and Juliana for an hour on hairstyles, we settled on loose curl, blow out with some extensions to add length and volume. Juliana said it was perfect for the night she has planned for me. It was mid-afternoon by the time we got home. We had to stop at some boutiques along the way to shop for the girls for their outfits tonight. I began to get a hunch; the girls were trying to keep me from the penthouse. Our hair and makeup appointment didn't last long, and we've been to 6 boutiques to find the right necklaces, which are becoming apparent that the perfect chain doesn't exist.

I practically busted through the front doors when I stopped in my tracks. Dominic's surprises didn't stop last night. Sitting in the living room, drinking a glass of scotch is Damon! I couldn't believe Dominic put his ego aside to have him here. No doubt, Damon already said something to make Dominic regret his decision.

"DAMON! I can't believe you're here!" I ran over to him and gave him a hug.

"Do you think I'll let your baboon of a fiancé keep me away?"

"Oh, and the opportunity to spend time with Juliana isn't a reason?"

"Oh, that's definitely a big reason." He smirked. He got off the couch and walked over to Juliana. She rolled her eyes and walked away towards the bedrooms with Damon trailing along.

"I'm going to make a few calls, and I'll come to get you for your birthday makeup!" Bambina giggled as she disappeared.

Dominic still wasn't home, which was odd. I tried to call, but his phone kept going to voicemail. He texted me saying he would be home before leaving tonight but refused to tell me where he was. I spent the next hour in my room reading some romance novels before anyone came to get me. My makeup lady arrived, and we had her set up in my large ensuite. She already had an inspiration look picked out by Bambina that I couldn't approve until she was finished. This birthday is going to be interesting.

It took an hour before I could see my face. It was nerve-wracking to sit there and let some strangers do whatever they want to my face, but once she spun me to face the large bathroom mirror, I gasped from shock. I looked amazing. She did a beautiful pale shimmery pink cut crease with a dark bold purple lip. I looked as beautiful as I did for my engagement party. I couldn't wait to see what outfit the girls got for me. Like everything else today, I didn't get to pick out my birthday outfit. Juliana took it upon herself to order my outfit a few weeks before the trip.

Laying on my bed was not only my gift from Dominic but a very confusing white lace corset lingerie piece, my dress and these white ankle-high lace-up open toe stiletto heels. My mouth dropped as I picked up my dress. There is practically no material on this dress! I know she did not run this option with Dominic. He will slaughter me where I stand if I walk out in this. The dress is a satin ruffled deep v neck backless slit mini dress. The dress cuts an inch after my private area...I don't think I can let myself out in this!

A knock interrupted my mental breakdown. Bambina came in after getting no response from me. Her makeup was done, but she wore a fluffy white robe that came with the apartment.

"I saw the makeup lady leave. I see you found your outfit, you like?" She giggled as she walked over to the bed.

"Do you want me to get raped?! I can't wear this!"

"Oh yes, you can and you will! Tonight is about you! You're beautiful, sexy, and you're starting the best years of your life. You will wear this dress, you will get drunk, hell if we can get some acid... you're doing acid, and you want to know why? BECAUSE IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY!"

"You're insane."

"I am." Bambina walked over to the mini-fridge by the door and retrieved a bottle of champagne. She popped the bottle and screamed when the cork shot into the air. She didn't bother getting the glasses on the dining table. She chugged the champagne straight from the bottle and scurried to me to hand me the bottle. I gave her a wary look before closing my eyes and chugging the champagne the best I could.

Ok, let's do this!

Bambina had to help into the lace lingerie and laced my shoes before leaving me alone to get ready. I put on the dress and my birthday gift from Dominic. I went to the bathroom once I was done getting ready. I looked in the mirror and was in awe. I never thought I could pull off something like this, but this dress is perfect for me! I understand what Bambina was saying. This dress is the ideal dress to bring in my birthday. I just hope Dominic doesn't have an aneurism when he sees me; I plan on getting drunk to the point where I can't pronounce my name. I can't be worried about his sour attitude.

I heard the front door slam and a rush of footsteps going up the stairs. Soon my door opened, and Dominic came through holding a large paper bag. He was already dressed for tonight. He wore dark mahogany fitted blazer with matching pants, dark black suede shoes and a fitted black button-up. He didn't notice me at first as I walked out of the bathroom. He was texting heavily on the phone. I cleared my throat to get his attention. When he looked up, the world stopped. His eyes were dead focused on my dress. Slowly he scanned from my shoes until he made eye contact with me.

He dropped the bag he was holding, he threw his phone on the couch and stormed over to me. He grabbed me by the waist before pushing back against the wall by the bathroom door. I gasped as my back hit the wall hard. Dominic's breathing was rigid and quick against my ear.

"What in the fucking world are you wearing?"

"In my defence, Juliana picked it out without my consent, but since I have nothing else to wear, I have to wear this." I lied smoothly. I did have a few outfits I bought yesterday that I was initially thinking of wearing, but I can't help but love this dress.

"Is that alcohol on your breath?"

"Yes."

"Do you want to live to see 22?"

"Yes"

He pulled away a bit to look me in the eyes. His knee snuck in between my legs and spread them slightly, but his hands were still tightly holding onto my waist. At that moment, I felt the buzz from the champagne warm up my chest and cheeks. I'm definitely tipsy. I wrapped my arms around Dominic's shoulders and leaned in.

"I want something for my birthday."

"What is that?" He gritted through his teeth, and he looked down at the dress again.

"A kiss." Quickly, I pushed myself up to reach his lips.

Tonight is going to be a wild night.