Chapter 26 Chapter Twenty Six

GRACE'S POV

It's my birthday

I'ma do what I like

I'ma eat what I like

I'ma kiss who I like

It's my birthday

As the pulsating beats of the chorus of Anne Marie's 'Birthday' reverberated through the stereo speakers, I found myself unable to resist anymore. As I brushed my hair, my head swayed with the rhythm as I lip-synced every word, fully immersed in getting the tone right.

I'ma do what I like

I'ma wear what I like

I'ma party tonight

Goddamn, it's my birthday

Everybody love me

Yeah, yeah, yeah, look at me, gimme money

Damn, it's my birthday

I stopped to properly apply my lipstick. I smacked my lips together and gave myself a charming smile in the mirror. I straightened and admired myself in the mirror; my eyes lingering on the neckline of the dress; the emerald necklace Sydney made for me, my accentuated curves and the slit of the dress.

"Damn! I look good," I drawled as I swirled before of the mirror, my heart filled with immense joy. Joel is definitely going to love it!

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