Chapter 38：Raise Your Glass

"Tell me again why my darling husband asked you to come here to help me get ready?" Lana lifted her face up as Michelle went over her cheeks with the make-up brush.

"You're Mrs Carter. You have to always look the part I guess." Michelle said evasively, not giving anything away.

"But he said this is just a little get together. So what's all the fuss about?" She rolled her eyes, "Hannah do you know anything about this?"

"I uh-" Hannah froze.

"Lana you know your husband- a little get together always turns into something else." Michelle answered hurriedly, "can you stand up so I can see the full effect?"

"You look stunning by the way," Hannah complimented.

Lana was donned in a short mesh cocktail dress covered in shimmery iridescent paillettes. The front plunged and the open back also made it super sexy. It had a faux leather inset waist, short dolman sleeves, back shoulder ties, and a hidden back zip. Her long shapely legs were on display and she completed the look with almond high-heeled sandals, open-toe with ankle straps. Michelle had done a Paris Hilton bouffant ponytail and paired it with a smoky eye, emphasizing her already-enviable bone structure. Then used a bit of spritz and hairspray to keep Lana's hair from unraveling.

"You clean up nice Mrs. Carter!" Michelle winked at her and handed her a matching clutch.

"Sweets, we need to g-Wow! Look at you?!" Jordan did a double-take as his eyes roved over Lana. Her eyes swept over him and she couldn't help but notice how good he looked in a tux.

"You wearing your converse?" She laughed as she pointed at his choice of shoes.

"I'm Jordan Carter baby-I can get away with anything." He grinned at her.

"We will be downstairs if you need us." Hannah and Michelle crept out of the room in order to give the couple some privacy.

"You look-I can never seem to fund the words!" He held her hands and they grinned at each other.

"You're slacking Mr. Songwriter." Lana teased him.

"That's because you take my breath away..." Their eyes locked and the room was silent. All they could hear was the beating of their hearts. "Can I-"

"You can kiss me, Carter." Lana finished off for him.

"Thought you'd never ask.." he whispered softly into her lips before fusing them with his.

"Kids we need to get this party started!" Jones rapped his fingers on the door.

"It had to be him." Jordan groaned as they pulled apart.

"We should probably get going anyway." Lana bit her bottom lip.

"After you.." he gestured.

"You just want to walk behind me so you can ogle my butt." She stepped in front of him and swayed her hips in an exaggerated fashion.

"You know me too well sweets," he grabbed her behind and she squealed.

"I didn't need to see that.." Jones covered his eyes with a shake of his head.

"You didn't need to come up here," Jordan shot back coolly.

"We're running late-I'll be waiting in the car." He grunted.

"You can go on ahead. I'll be driving today." Jordan informed him.

"See you in a bit."

"Has the venue changed?" Lana asked, "I don't see anyone here.." her eyes wandered as they stood outside the house.

"There's been a slight change of plans.." Jordan opened the car door for her and she slid onto the cold leather seat of the Aston Martin.

"And you're only telling me now..?"

"You know me baby-go big or go home." The car roared to life and they drove off into the sunset.

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"We're here," Jordan stopped the car and turned off the ignition.

"Where are we?" Lana looked around in confusion.

"At the Aria my sweet," Jordan jumped out and ran over to her side, "follow me please?" He held open the car door and took her hand as she stepped out.

"I love those legs..hope I can meet them again much later.." He gave her a quick kiss and tucked her hand in his arm.

"You're acting very strange tonight.." She eyed him suspiciously and he laughed.

"All will be revealed baby..all will be revealed.." He winked at her as they hurried up the concrete steps and towards the entrance.

"Are you sure we're at the right place? This place seems deserted.." she mused.

"Oh, it's the right place baby!" Jordan stopped at the wooden rustic doors and threw them open. "After you.." It was pitch black.

"Carter!" Lana shrunk back, frightened, "this isn't funny.." she said walking backwards.

"Do you trust me?" He put his hands on her shoulders and looked into her eyes.

"I-don't think so.." They burst out laughing.

"If you say so.."

"SURPRISE!"

The lights went on and everyone rushed forward to give her their warm regards. There was a banner that read Happy 21st Birthday LANA.

Lana screamed and jumped onto Jordan. "Thank you! Thank you so much, babe!" She kissed him and he was almost embarrassed.

"Enough! She ours now!" Liv and Lisa pulled her away to the dance floor.

She heard the beat for Raise Your Glass, her eyes flew to the stage and P!nk was standing there in living color performing live!! Lana slapped her hands on her mouth, her eyes were large as saucers. Just then Jordan grabbed her from behind and started to dance with her.

"I love you! I love you! I love you!" She turned around and rained kisses on his face.

"Sweets stop!" He gushed, "you're embarrassing me!" He chuckled.

"This is the best surprise-like ever!" She looped her hands around his neck as they swayed to the beat of the music.

"I'm glad you like Bambi," he smiled down at her, his hands sliding up and down her hips, "But you're going to have to pay for this somehow..preferably in kind..." She blushed as she met his gaze.

"I thought you'd forgotten that it was my birthday today..."

"So you didn't want to make a big deal out of it?" He finished off and she nodded.

"Except you're wrong Bambi..it is a big deal..you are a big deal..to me anyway."

"Who are you and what have you done with my husband?" They cracked up.

"I might not show it but I care about you, Lana. I want you to be happy." He brushed her cheek with the back of his hand.

"Enough with the mushy you guys! But this is our song-" Lisa but in and pulled Lana away when Get the Party Started came on.

"Sorry, Jordan! We will give her back later!" Liv called out as Jordan walked away.

This was the happiest night of Lana's life. She didn't think Jordan would go this far to put a smile on her face but he surprised her. He went over and beyond her expectations. She would definitely thank him later...

Jordan went to hang out with his friends and he froze when he saw who just walked through the door- Preston.