His Reject, His Mistake

SEVEN

BIRTHDAY PARTY

REBECCA

   Today is my big day and everybody is very busy putting things in place for the celebration. It's my 18th birthday.

The day I finally get to transform into my wolf and meet my fated mate. This is a dream come true. The day I've always looked forward to since I was thirteen is now finally here.

         I am glad that I can finally get rid of Edward stark and his effect on me, especially because of his rude attitude towards me. I can finally breathe in my mate’s pheromones and not Edward’s.

         I'll finally have someone that will care and worry about me. Someone that will love and cherish me more than anything in this world.

I will be granted two awesome gifts today, my wolf and my mate.

        A knock on my door drew my attention back to reality, I had gone too far and I needed to wake up from my daydream.

       “Who is that?", I asked without moving.

     “It’s me, Annabel, are you dressed and ready for our big day, today?” she asked from the other side of the door.

I quickly ran to open the door for her and engulfed her in a big hug. She is the best person in my life and I couldn't wish for anything more than to spend this special day with her.

    “Yeah, I am ready and super excited. I will be given two gifts today; my wolf and my mate. Your mate has already been given to you, all you need now is to transform into your wolf. Your mate has been waiting for you to transform. Sniff her out, so you can mark him as yours. My joy is that both of us are finally going to meet our wolves and have a special bond with them.” I said jumping and bouncing in excitement.

            “Yeah, that's true, so how are you feeling about meeting your mate?” she asked sitting on my bed.

The excitement on my face immediately dropped.

    “I am anxious, happy, excited, all at the same time but I think I'm worried too. I'm having mixed emotions right now.” I said unable to express how I was feeling concerning finding my mate.

Truth be told, for the past three days, I've been having nightmares of my mate not accepting me. Sometimes, my dreams usually come true and that alone is making me worried sick. So my mood about meeting my mate is a whole large ball of confusion.

            “Happy, anxious, and excited, those I understand but being worried is what I don't get. Why are you worried?” She asked.

 I wanted to tell her everything but something was curbing my tongue not to. She'll think I'm delusional and that I have been thinking too much about it.

That's what she always says when I tell her something about my dreams. She always thinks I'm making it up until they come to pass. I knew I had to tell her something though, just to stop her from pestering me.

           “I am just worried about something. Like for instance, what if my mate isn't as gorgeous as Edward, or what if he doesn't want me." I shrugged. "Like, you know... The way Scott accepted you as soon as he discovered you were his mate. What if he ends up rejecting me right away. What would I do? I heard the pain is unbearable and it could lead to the rejected person’s death. I am just not ready for that yet.” I said.

       I knew that though I was super excited this morning, my mood wasn't that overly joyous because something was missing but whatever it was, I just hope it has nothing to do with my dreams. I was probably just worried about nothing. Everything will be fine.

          "Look at you Becca, today is meant to be your happiest day ever and you are worried about that. Come off it girl. Don't worry love, everything will be okay. Now, let's get you dressed in that beautiful gown I bought for you.” she said trying to cheer me up.

 She gave me the dress to put on and helped me with my makeup and hair.

        The party was scheduled for 10 pm while the shifting will be at midnight when the moon will be at its peak. It's just 3 pm and some guests were already arriving from my dad and mum’s side of the family, each of them holding presents to give to me.

The same was applicable for Robert and Annabel when their people started arriving too, each holding gifts for the twins.

           “Smile love, it's not every day you turn eighteen and meet both your wolf and your mate,” Mum said beaming at me the moment she approached. She pulled me over and helped to adjust the gown I was putting on.

           “I am smiling mum, the best way I can,” I said, giving her a fake smile.

           “My child, I have known you for the past eighteen years to know that all is not well with you. What's going, love? What is wrong princess?” she asked.

 Before I could give her an answer, she spotted the Stark family. Edward was with them carrying three gifts in his hands and my face lit up with a big smile as he walked up to me, I could feel my heart racing so fast in my chest, almost popping out.

      This is the effect Edward Stark has always had on me. I can't seem to control myself when around him. I am at his mercy.

         "I just can't wait to meet my mate," I muttered underneath my breath. To finally get rid of this stupid heart racing and intensity he built up successfully inside of me unknowingly. Anytime I see him or whenever he approaches me that feeling keeps growing.

    “Happy 18th birthday Rebecca Rain." He said shoving one of the gifts into my hand.

     “Thank you for the gift and thank you for coming,” I said smiling like the fool I've always been.

He nodded walking away. He was few steps away from me when he suddenly stopped and turned around to face me with a sad look written all over his face.

            “I am sorry Becks, I truly am. I hope you will forgive me someday.” He said and with that, he walked away without looking back, without giving me the chance to ask him what he meant by that and what he was apologizing for.

     Why the hell would he apologize for no reason and just walk away like that without explaining anything to me? What is wrong with him and why is he telling me to forgive him. I was lost in thoughts when Scott and Robert came up to me.

            "Happy birthday kid sister,” Scott yelled out startling me.

 I froze for a minute, placed my hands on my chest breathing in and out.

            “Geez, you scared me. Don't walk up to me like that ever again and yell into my ear. What if I get a heart attack, become deaf or something.” I said shoving his ribs

             “Ouch, that hurts, you know. Besides, we called you like a thousand times but you were so lost in thoughts. What's wrong kiddo? You are meant to be happy not looking so gloomy and sad on your big day.” Scott noted, asking me the question I don't know if I could answer.

         Should I tell him that the almighty Edward Stark apologized to me for no reason and I am scared about the apology?

But on a more serious note, why did Edward apologize? Was he feeling remorseful for the hell he has made me go through, or was he apologizing for what was to come? No, it can't be. I don't see any other reasons why he should apologize to me other than that. Maybe the great Edward Stark still has a heart.

       "Nothing Scott Rain. My day just became great, I just received the best gift ever.” I said showing the parcel I had gotten from Edward to him. I hummed happily away from him, giving my legs a happy flap as I walked towards the direction of my parents who were busy receiving the incoming guests.

       I tried to loosen the knots of impending doom in my belly as I flashed bright smiles at the guests, determined to have a great birthday party.