182: Party Time

Camilla Lily nodded, her eyes shining. "It's amazing to see how far you've all come. And I have to say, Camilla, you've done an incredible job planning this party. Your mom is going to love it." I blushed slightly. "Thank you, Lily. It means a lot coming from you." Just then, the door opened, and Drake walked in, looking dashing in a black suit. My heart skipped a beat as he made his way over to us, a good grin on his face. "I'm Sorry I'm late," he said, his eyes twinkling. Traffic was a nightmare." Melissa rolled her eyes but couldn't help smiling. "Drake, you're always late. But we're glad you made it." I smiled back, feeling my cheeks flush slightly. "Yeah, we wouldn't want the party to start without you." Drake moved closer to me, smiling. "I can tell you're the one who made all the decorations. The place is going to be lovely." I felt a warmth spread through me at his words. "Thank you, Drake. I just wanted everything to be perfect for my mom. She deserves the best." He n