I awoke before my alarm, something that rarely ever happens.  I suppose it was part nerves and part excitement for the day that I had ahead of me.  Lara had called around 9:30 to see what was going on today, I casually told her that Siobhan and I had planned a roomies day out.  It killed me inside to lie, and what was worse was that I could tell in her voice that she truly believed that I had forgotten her birthday.

            I forget a lot of things, but birthdays is never one of them.  I had to prepare.  It was almost ten oclock which left me with 4 hours to prepare and 2 hours to get ready before I went to get Lara for dinner.  Siobhan had left the numbers on the counter for me.  Brilliant, the reservations were done, I just needed to confirm.

            So you made her think you forgot her birthday?

            I didnt mean it to sound that way Siobhan. I said into the phone as I prepared the makeshift gift I had made her.

            Well you need to go get her flowers and bring them to work, before she makes other plans for her birthday. Siobhan said in a scolding tone.

            I nodded, and it took me a moment to realize that Siobhan could not see the nod.  I sighed into the phone and set the poem I had been reworking down.  I leaned back in he chair slightly and bit my lip.

            Youre right.

            You know Im right Jacqueline.  Now get going, besides dont you have that interview?

            No, the company called and rescheduled for next week, apparently the interviewer had to go out of town.

            Siobhan fell silent before rambling something off to one of her co-workers.  I took the time to get up and move to the bedroom to change out of my house clothes so I could go and pick up the stuff that I needed for tonight.

            Well get going.Siobhan said before hanging up.

            I hate it when she does that. I muttered to myself.

 

            By 3 oclock I had everything sorted out, which left only flowers and a visit to The Planet.  I picked up a rather nice bouquet of Lillies from the local florist before going over.  When I arrived, I was surprised to find it rather busy.  I gave a quick look around before moving to the counter where Kit was taking inventory.