𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞

ꜱᴜʀᴘʀɪꜱᴇ

The entire ride, I clutched my seatbelt and sat stiff. Whenever Luca is driving, he doesn't give a fuck about his life.

After about ten minutes of his risky driving, we arrived at the mall. When we parked, I sighed and exited the car. I shifted my gaze to Luca, who was rolling his eyes.

"You're so dramatic, Vale." As we walked into the mall, he said, "You were not going to die."

I cynically hummed and didn't bother to respond. After looking around the mall, I decided to go into Bath & Body Works.

Luca followed close behind me, helping me with selecting new perfumes and lotions, as well as a few candles. I'd smell a certain item and then hand it over to Luca. If he liked the scent too, I'd get it.

We ended up leaving Bath & Body Works with new perfumes, lotions, candles, and hand soaps. I was satisfied with everything that I've gotten.

I went into multiple stores, coming out either empty handed or with a couple bags. Since Luca was paying, I made sure not to empty his bank accounts.

Not once did Luca ever complain that I was going overboard, and I'm glad I didn't take advantage of that.

During this shopping trip, I bought several outfits, a new pair of crocs, cheap jewelry, and chocolate. This does not include the items I purchased at Bath & Body Works.

When we returned to his car, it was around 4 p.m. Well, when you're busy, time flies by. While Luca drove me back to my apartment, I buckled up.

Luca parked as we arrived at my complex. I stepped outside and began gathering the bags from today. Luca helped too.

We then both began heading up to my apartment. Luca was a bit behind me, grumbling about having to carry several bags.

I ignored his complaints and reached for my key, which I inserted into the lock. The door was unlocked, so I twisted the door handle and pushed it open.

When I entered my apartment, I was greeted by yells of 'surprise.' The sound of horns and screams made me drop all of my bags. I mentally thanked myself for giving Luca all of the glass candles.

I looked around my apartment to see it decorated with vibrant colors. Streamers and banners hung from each wall. Ballon's and confetti covered the floor.

This made me smile. As I looked around, I noticed all of my friends were here, which weren't many. Luca finally made it to the door and smiled.

So he took me out so that everyone could surprise me?

"Were you behind this, Luca?" With a sly grin on my face, I asked.

As Luca shook his head, I cocked my head to the side.

"Then who was?" I wondered.

"I was." A familiar deep voice behind me spoke, sending shivers down my spine.

Rico?

When I turned around, my suspicions were confirmed. Enrico stood there, a smile on his face, with flowers and chocolate in his hand.

"Happy birthday, preziosa." Enrico said, handing me the flowers and chocolate.

My eyes widened as my mouth opened and closed like a fish.

What a plot-twist. This was really unexpected. Regardless, I was grateful for the pleasant surprise.

I grabbed the two items and walked closer to Enrico, throwing my hands around him. He tensed for a second before wrapping his arms around me.