Emma's POV

Today was Ethan's birthday and I planned on making it special for him. Halley, Hannah and I had already set up decorations and informed the party comers. He wasn't at home so he would get a great surprise later on when he got back from his trip.

His Nana had moved in with us. She was getting fragile and still grieving over the death of her daughter, but I tried to make her as comfortable and peaceful as possible. She was looking forward to seeing the surprise on his face when he walked in and saw the party.

The disc jockey was by the swimming pool; the security guards were checking and clearing the guest entrance. We wanted a safe party.

After everything had been set up and put in order, and the caterers delivered the meals and we arranged the buffet style food, I went upstairs with Nana to get dressed. I helped her in the bathtub then went to my room and took a shower. I got dressed and went back over to assist her in getting ready.

Once we were finished, we went downstairs. Luis had gotten the call from Ethan to pick him up at the airport in an hour. I gave Nana something to eat while we waited on him.

His colleagues and several employees from work, his best friend, Martin, and I peered through the door as the car pulled up.

It was seven and it was already dark out.

We turned off the house lights and waited for him to walk through the door.

"Surprise! Happy birthday!" everyone shouted cheerfully as he got in.

The lights came on and his face lit up when he saw everyone and everything. He gave a grateful smile and raked his fingers through his perfect hair.

"Thanks everyone," he said and he made his way over to his friends and greeted them all.

They patted his shoulder and ruffled his hair.

"I'mma head upstairs to freshen up and I'll be back," he said to me with a kiss on my cheek. He rushed upstairs.

After almost half an hour he came back to the party dressed in a white suit and white hat. Martin was wearing the same suit. They headed outside to the DJ. We followed, knowing they were up to something. They stood right along the pool next to each other.

"This is a dedication going out to Ethan Hollen's grandma, fiancee and children, and to Martin's fiancee.copy right hot novel pub