Trapped In Lace

Sixty One

It's Tuesday and I have way too many things to do.

I've trusted Alex with getting a cake, that's it.

"Lil, there's nothing to be stressed out about. You booked a room and the restaurant, you have all the finer detailed planned. Relax" he says

"I can't relax! We need to get there early and decorate, we still need to get her a present! Alex we are running out of time!" I say anxiously sat in marine biology

"Are you alright Ella?" Mr Martin asks me, "you sound like your having a mental breakdown back there"

"I'm not far from one sir" i say and he laughs

"What's up?" He asks and everyone in the class looks at me

"We work together and he didn't tell me it's our bosses birthday on Wednesday and all her family is coming over and he told me on Sunday that he needs me to plan and arrange it all cause he doesn't know what's happening. I have too much to do and too little time and he's telling me to relax when all he had to do it pick up a cake!" I say

"The cake is a big responsibility though" Mr Martin says

"Thank you!" Alex says

"Oh my god" I mumble putting my head in my hands

"Look I've told you, I'm sorry I left it till last minute" he says

"Yeah you will be, we're going to the mall and we're getting her a gift as well" i say and he just nods leaning back in his chair amused

"Don't look all smug" i say

"You two are chaotic" Mr Martin says

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"Okay" i say walking into the mall and Alex trailing closely behind me.

"Why did I have to come?" He asks and I turn to him

"Your kidding right?" I snap annoyed and his eyes widen slightly at the tone of my voice.

"No! Come on let's go" he says taking my hand and he drags me hastily into the first shop and I can't help but laugh.

"How old even is she?" I ask

"Seventy five" he says and my jaw drops

"No way" I say and he nods

"She looks great!" I say

"I know... now what do old people like" he says and i chuckle

"Slippers, job done" i say repeating his own words and he laughs

"What about...." he trails off, "I haven't got a clue"

"Perfume? Jewellery? Uhhh...." i trail off

"Let's get some jewellery and then some flowers to go with it" he says and i nod

"Good thinking batman" I say and he laughs

We walk over to the jewellery, "what are you thinking?"

"Necklace is probably safest way to go" he says and i nod

"Hello can I help you?" A man asks

"Yes, we're looking for a necklace" i say

"Do you have a price range?" He asks me

"Nothing over seventy five" i say

He nods, "well if you'd like to come over here"

We walk along the glass table further down until he stops, "this is a brand new necklace, just come in. It's a white gold diamond double heart pendant"