Chapter five
The day everyone had been waiting for had finally come. Caleb was still in his room getting prepared for his birthday party as he starred at his reflection on the mirror. He looked more handsome and stunning. He couldn't wait to see Cynthia. He wasn't really bothered about the birthday party as he only thought of Cynthia. "I hope she gets me a nice birthday gift." Soon, Caleb received a knock at the door. It was his twin sister Dreaster. "Caleb! Aren't you ready? The party would soon begin, people are already coming" Dreaster said at the top of her voice standing in front of Caleb's room door. "Okay! I'll be out now!" Caleb replied at the top of his voice as he sprayed the perfume and walked out of his room. His sister was there in the passage as they hugged each other wishing themselves a happy birthday.
The lights were turned off as everyone stood silently waiting for the celebrant. The hall was close to the Andrew's mansion. It was decorated with flowers, luxurious chairs and table and in the middle was a tall beautiful and elegant cake as everyone dressed beautifully waited in the dark for the celebrant. They wanted to throw a huge surprise to make the party much more fun. In no time, Caleb and Dreaster walked into the hall, they were not aware of what was going on and just as Dreaster was about to speak, the lights were turned on as everyone began to sing the happy birthday song for Caleb and Dreaster. It was so much fun as everyone cheered and congratulated Caleb and Dreaster. They were happy and excited as they greeted friends and well wishers. But Caleb noticed something, he couldn't find Cynthia; he looked around every corner of the hall but couldn't find Cynthia. He felt disappointed but was patient as he took his phone and walked out of the hall. Meanwhile in the hall, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew, the parents of the celebrants were busy trying to make the party fun as they congratulated their daughter and greeted the guest. Soon, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew noticed that Caleb was not in the hall. "Where is our son?" Mr. Andrew asked "I don't know where he is. Caleb can be like that sometimes. Just be patient he will be right back" Mrs. Andrew replied as she sat on a chair close by. Soon Caleb walked back into the hall but this time around, he was not alone. Cynthia, elegant and confident walked by his side. All eyes were on them. Some people watched them with admiration while others with anger and disgust.
Caleb was at the gate waiting for Cynthia and almost disappointed that she would not come. He walked out of the gate looking for Cynthia. In no time, he saw a beautiful young lady from afar, her face shone as she walked majestically towards him. Her gown looked really attractive and obviously expensive as it was so beautiful. Caleb could not believe that it was Cynthia. She was so stunning and more beautiful than ever before. "You made it?" Caleb said excitedly as he quickly walked closer to her and hugged her. "I was really scared that you wouldn't come. Thanks for making my day." Caleb said smiling. "I am really sorry that I'm late. I had to lie to everybody at home that it was a school party. Happy birthday" Cynthia said smiling as she pecked him on his cheek.
As Caleb and Cynthia walked into the hall, Dreaster was furious. She was standing close to her mum, her dad and of course her best friend Elena. "What the hell is that stupid girl doing in my birthday party?" Dreaster yelled angrily as her mother replied "So all along he had fallen in love with her and he even had the guts to bring her here." "Mum we need to call the guards to throw her out of here!" Dreaster demanded angrily. "Calm down Dreaster, don't worry, I will deal with her later but just keep calm. You know how your brother can be if we do anything so just hold on." "I am really disappointed Dreaster, You said that you would do anything for Caleb to me mine but now look!" Elena said pointing at Cynthia "That was supposed to be me." Elena said as dreaster replied "lets go and meet him at least he had promised to dance with you today" "are you sure he promised? I don't want to get embarrassed" Elena said "He wouldn't dare say no" Dreaster replied Elena confidently.
The birthday party was getting more intense, people having fun while others plotting evil, soon it was time for dance, the DJ at the corner of the hall began to play a nice romantic music. Everyone was to pick a partner and dance to the beat. That was when Elena and Dreaster walked up to Caleb who was standing next to Cynthia and already asked her to dance with him. "Caleb, please dance with Elena!" Dreaster pleaded. "Please Dreaster do not spoil it for me and my date" Caleb said as he held Cynthia's hand and walked with her to the dance spotlight. Caleb and Cynthia danced gracefully to the solemn romantic beat. Some watched them jealously with admiration while others with hatred and disgust. In no time, the dance was over as everyone cheered Caleb and Cynthia and sang happy birthday song for the twins. Cake was shared among everyone. It was a joyful celebration for most of the people in the hall apart from Dreaster and her mum. Mr. Andrew had already left the party to handle more important things in his company as Mrs. Andrew stayed back to stay with everyone till the end of the party. Cynthia was having fun with Caleb, she knew that Dreaster and the rest of Caleb's family hated her and didn't want her in the party but she didn't care, all she wanted to do was to be with the love of her life and make him happy.
Soon, the party was coming to a close and it was time to present gifts to the birthday celebrants. Mrs. Andrew, Caleb and Elena stood in front of the table were friends and families dropped gift before giving their final goodbye. Cynthia walked towards the table and dropped a gift for only Caleb. "Happy birthday Caleb" Cynthia said smiling as Mrs. Andrew quickly slapped her threw the gift she on the ground. "How dare you come to my mansion! What exactly did you do to my son that he fell for a piece of trash? You are never going to be a part of my family and don't you ever come to my house again!" Mrs. Andrew concluded as she pushed Cynthia to the ground. "Mum! Are you out of your mind?" Caleb yelled angrily at his mum while everyone in the hall watching the whole scenario. Caleb reached out to Cynthia as she ignored him and ran out of the hall. Caleb quickly followed her as he ran after her to the gate. He quickly grabbed her hand and started begging. "Please Cynthia I wasn't expecting my mum to behave that way. I knew she hated you but I didn't know she would do that! I'm sorry." Caleb pleaded. "You promised me that everything was going to be fine! Why will she do that to me in front of everyone?" Cynthia replied crying endlessly. Just as Caleb was pleading with Cynthia and trying to solve the problem at hand, Jephta, Cynthia's elder brother walks into the scene. "Cynthia! What are you doing here?" Jephta yelled as he slapped Cynthia on the check angrily. "Are you out of your mind? These are the very people that caused the predicament in our family but yet you sheepishly came here?" Jephta said at the top of his voice as Cynthia stood there in shock. "Why would you slap her?" Caleb shot back at Jephta. Jephta did not hesitate to give Caleb a hard punch on his face. "What is your business with my sister, I am so sure you are the one that brought her here!" Jephta said angrily as Caleb was furious and walked away angrily leaving Cynthia and Jephta standing outside the Andrew's Mansion. "let's get out of here now!" Jephta said as he held Cynthia's hand and dragged her away.