Full Of Surprises

The Dragon's Words (Arthur)

This might be the corniest thing for a party you've ever heard of. But I love parties, and I'm planning one.

"Eillene, we are going shopping," I say. It's a statement not a question since she always wants to shop. "Store and reason?" Elly asks. "Umm hello? Tina's party!" I say. "Oh YEEAH,"she says. " Ha. My own mum's party and I'm forgettin' it," she chuckles(say that in Mickey's voice from Doctor Who seasons 1-2) "Let's go to Party City," I say . "Agreed," Elly says. And off to Party City. As I walk in doors, I spot a bundle of 5 yellow and purple balloons. Confetti, colored plates all party stuff. I buy it all. Then Elly and I drive home before Tina arrives.
We set up the whole shebang. "Can you entertain our guests, while I go get her cake?" I ask. "Of course, dad. Love you," Elly says.
Soon I'm driving away to the bakery for Tina's cake. "Can I have the cake I ordered? It was yellow with purple and white flowers?" I ask the baker. "Are you ummm.... Tina Tan?" He asks unfolding a piece if paper. "Oh, no,no," I say. "That's who I ordered it for and um, that says Tran," I say pointing to the 'R' on the sheet. "OOOOH, okay. I get your cake. Hold two second. I get it," says the old, mole spotted baker. "Get cake 438 for old pal," he says to a young assistant . "Your cake come soon," he says. "Thank heaven you put in order early," he says. "Oooh, cake here," he says, handing me the cake. "Thank you," I say. "You are weeeeellll-cooommmmme!" he says. We exchange smiles. When I get back home, me and Elly set up the cake immediately. Everything is in order, when there's a knock on the door. "Oooh, hi Tina!" I say smiling. I take her to the living room, giving everyone time to hide under chairs and tables in the family room. "How was work?" I ask. "Good, how was your work?" She asks. "I didn't go," I say. "Why?" She asks. "Your party," I say. "What?" She looks confused. And this is where I get down on one knee. And this is where I tie my shoelaces. And then I ask "Will you marry me, Tina Tran?". "Y-y-yes," she says, tears in her beautiful eyes. And that is where our lips meet. She is hugging me.
"Do you here that?" She asks. "What?" I ask. "Like acoustics," Tina says. "Oh, follow me," I smile. I lead her into the family room with at least 23 people including someone playing guitar. "SURPRISE!!" they shout.