The New Me

Chapter 1: Liam Birthday Party

Taylor's POV

I couldn't wait to celebrate Liam's birthday today. My second sister, Nora, and I had gone out last week to get Liam's birthday present.

Once when Liam and I had passed a Fila store, he said he wanted to one day buy the bag that was displayed in the store window. He almost bought it then, but realized it was too expensive.

Luckily, I saved up enough money for the past few months to buy that bag for him since he loved it so much.

I begin getting ready for his birthday party as it would start in an hour. After I'm done changing, Nora puts my hair into a braid and then does my make up as well because my make up skills weren't as good.

"You look so pretty, Taylor," Nora says smiling at me.

"Thank you for doing my hair and make-up," I blush slightly at her compliment.

She pulls me in for a hug and says, "You're welcome. Now leave; dad's waiting to take you to Liam's house."

I kiss her cheek and wave at her. "See you later!"

I made sure to grab the birthday card I personally made for Liam and left the room.

I had written the card yesterday, wanting to confess my feelings for him by writing it in the card. The letter said:

Dear Liam,

Happy birthday to you!!!! You have always been there for me ever since we were young and even if Melissa and the others bully me. You are the best friend I ever had, and I am grateful for that. I am so thankful that I could be friends with you since we were young. The reason I am writing this letter to you is because I wanted to tell you that I love you more than a friend. I hope that you feel the same as what I feel for you. I wanted to tell you this, hoping that we can be together. I love the way you smile at me, especially the dimples. Finally, Happy Birthday to my Liam.

Love,

Taylor

After scanning the letter one last time, I put the card nicely into his bag and left the room. I grab my heels and head towards dad's car and found him waiting for me.

Dad sees me and says, "Let's go sweetheart or else you'll be late for Liam's birthday party."

I get into the car quickly and nod.

It takes us only ten minutes to drive to his house and I'm amazed by how the house looks. It was decorated incredibly nicely with a large sign outside that read, 'Happy birthday Liam'.

My dad looks shocked and says, "Wow! His parents really know how to have a blast. We should really do that for you on your birthday."

"Dad, I don't want a party. I just want to be able to spend my birthday with my friends and family," I say, shaking my head.

Dad nods his head in response and opens the door for me. He hugs me, saying, "Have fun, honey. Be back by 10pm."

"See you later, Dad." I hug him back and get out of the car.

I walk to the door and knock on it. Liam opens the door with a smile on his face and greets me. "Hey Taylor!"

"Happy birthday, Liam! Here is your birthday present." I wish him and step inside.

I pass him his birthday present, waiting for his reaction when he sees what I've gotten him. The moment he sees the Fila bag, he grins with happiness and says "You bought my favourite Fila Backpack? Thank you so much Taylor! You are the best!"

Before I could reply to him, there was a voice behind me that I could instantly recognize.  I look behind and Melissa says, "Well, who do we have here? Taylor, the loser."