BIRTHDAY GIFT

SEPHORA POV 5

It was so good talking to him. It's like he replenished all my energy that drained from yesterday. Simon wished for my birthday and he called me an Angel. I'm rolling in my bed squeezing my pillow between my arms.

"Thank you, Simon! For everything" he did many good things for me even without knowing himself.

We got betrothed ten years ago, that is when I was ten years old and he was fourteen years old. And from there we got separated in our ways but still, I kept track of his life, as for him, he will constantly keep track of my every move. When did I complete my schooling, how much score did I get and the reason I joined his university is also because of him? He is the reason I got into this university when I got admitted to many other universities. I didn't know he was so obsessed with me before knowing this.

After ten years, we are seeing each other, but I hoped it would be a more promising situation than this. Since it's after a long time. So, at least I should have talked to him more softly. It's fine I will talk to him tomorrow.

My night was spent in peace though I didn't get a bit of sleep even a second. It's purely because of him. Thanks to him my unnecessary emotions came to a fault for hours.

I got up in the early dawn to be more specific even before birds chirp. I did my hair wash and did my morning routine. I dressed in basic faux metallic pants and a black satin crop top. I didn't get any new clothes for my birthday. Usually, my mom and dad will get it for me, but they are not in their great minds. I didn't want to nag them just for a few clothes. I have more than enough.

I didn't wake anyone home and took off to the shrine near the beach. It is the most peaceful place for me whenever I'm in distress and confusion. I parked the car at the entrance and walked on the beach sand to the church. It's so refreshing walking at sunrise. I stop for a few minutes to see the beautiful daylight shining orange and yellow in the reflection of the water. The tides forming in the water give a more stunning visual to my eyes.

"Your love for sunrise and nature never dies, right?" a stern voice resonated through my ears which will only be audible to me. Didn't I say he knows me better, that's him, Simon.

"Yeah!! But your love for me increased since engagement?" I asked without turning toward him. He can clearly hear the sarcasm in my voice.

"I will accept that! What about you then?" he uttered coming and standing beside me.

I saw him from the corner of my eye he came from the hospital. He was neatly and perfectly dressed in casuals, it is him. Nonetheless, there is still weariness dancing in his eyes.

"Why are you here? You look tired!" I turned and asked him. I was truly worried about this man's health. I know he maintains his health, but still, it's hard to see his eyes weary.

He let out a chuckle and came close to me, "Are you worried about me angel?".

I took a step away, turning my head towards the sea and saying, "I'm also a doctor, shouldn't I be worried about other doctors' health".

I couldn't be in this man's same perimeter. He drives my fucking crazy for him. It's like I want to eat this man alive.

I also know these are a load of lies, I'm humiliated for not being able to lie. Ughhh and he will sense that.

"I was waiting for this whole moment for ten years" he closed the gap between us. Holding my face between his hands, studying my face as if I were his neurology book. But this stare holds a different message. As he said, he was waiting for this eternity, his strokes on my cheeks make me shudder and close my eyes in stillness.

Even in that sensual moment, I made my words out, "Waiting for what?" it came out barely a whisper.

"This..." said that his lips were surfacing mine even before I opened my eyes to respond.

I saved my first kiss for this man and now he took it. Even without asking me. This type of first kiss is a dream of every girl. First kiss under the beautiful sunrise and glimmering oceans. This kiss was the best we could ever have in our lifetime. Because I will never let any other girls touch him let alone kiss him. Huh only in dreams.

I came to my senses when he tugged my bottom lip with his teeth, for not kissing back. In a beat, I locked my hands behind his neck. Pulling me closer, he thrust his tongue inside my mouth. He was so dominating but I won't lose to him. I broke the kiss due to the inadequacy of oxygen supply to my lungs. I was breathing so hard but he just gave me a half-grin, still holding me tight in his arms. We only broke our kiss, but our bodies were still close to each other. My hand on his chest and his hand circling and playing with the nape of my neck.

"At least you should have made me aware?" I said, still catching up for my air.

"Surprises shouldn't come informed" he mumbles making my lower lip come front like a lower lip pout.

And for two minutes silence stretched between us only the seagulls and ocean wave's voice was overpowering us. We couldn't take our eyes off each other.

His black orbs getting me to heaven and his longing for me within him scorches like an inferno.

"Let's head to the shrine and we will go to see Richie" he interlaced our hands leading me to the shrine.

We entered and my soul came to a serenity.

Didn't I say he knows me well, though we never talked for years and still we are standing here holding our hands and this is how I said. He knows I come to this shrine for my birthday and whenever I'm miserable. He knows I won't pour my heart out when I wanted to just disappear.

"Thank you," I said nibbling the back of his hand.

"For?" raising his left brow he questioned.

"Everything" I smiled at him, a real and natural smile.

He gave me a wink, pulling me to sit on the wooden pews. We sat there for one hour, doing nothing just solely in our own thoughts.

I thanked my God for Richie not having any serious complications and asked him to provide strength for my family. And for making my man to return to me. I'm happy right now for him being with me and cherishing these seconds.

For me, the person next to me will pray for my happiness so, I don't want to disturb God with the same things.

We came out of the shrine and we were in silence for five minutes by now. I took a step to break the silence. But before I speak he started to speak.

"Happy Birthday Angel!" he said kissing my forehead.

What else could I talk I uttered a thank you. He waved me goodbye after making sure I was good to go.

"Drive safe and we will meet in the hospital".

I nodded my head, but before going I went out through my window and kissed his cheeks, whispering in his ears, "I'll be waiting there".

My whole ride I was smiling till my lips reached my ear.

After reaching home, I changed my clothes to a beige color satin neck cowl top and a black knee-high pleated skirt.

Before going to the hospital I bid goodbye to mom and dad. Though they will also come to the hospital in an hour or two.
"Be safe on your way sweetheart" my mom said pecking on my cheek and giving a hug to my dad and saying to him, "Everything is going to be alright, hmm" he tapped my shoulders convincing me he will be fine.

I took off to the hospital and on the way, I grabbed food for Richie, Aunt, and Brother, and sweets too. OH! I forgot about Simon, I should get some food for him too. I don't know if he had breakfast yet, so we will get it for him.

While driving cars screen showed a pop-up message from Simon saying all the reports are normal. There are no complications and we can take him home this evening. I know Richie will be perfectly healthy, but still, after hearing this a wave of relief rushed through me.

Reaching the hospital, I gave my car keys to one of our guards standing and rushed through the doors to say this news. When I went into his room, my heart stopped from the scenes before me.

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