As soon as I open my eyes, I see John's handy work. A handmade sign in multiple colors says, 'Happy Birthday Ally!' and is taped to the mirror above the dresser. I smile as I sit up to take in the rest of the room. A bouquet of flowers already arranged in a vase is on my nightstand. Beside it is a perfectly wrapped little box. And I see a trail of rose petals leading to the bedroom door. Am I supposed to follow that?
"John?" I call, hoping he is nearby, but he doesn't appear.
I throw back the covers and exit the bed, finding my robe lying on the end as if waiting for me. I slip into it and cinch it above my baby belly. Sufficiently covered, I go to the door and throw it open. I see the flower petals continue down the hall to the stairs. I guess I am supposed to follow the little path John has laid out.
My bare feet move down the stairs, some of the petals sticking to them. At the bottom, there are more petals along with a note. I bend down and scoop it up, grunting with the effort due to my enlarged belly.
Come out into the garden, darling. XX
What is this man up to? I think as I make my way to the back door. I step onto the back porch, and my mouth drops open as 'surprise!' is shouted. I am wearing nothing more than my robe, and our backyard is full of people. Balloons and other decorations are everywhere. As I walk down the steps, I see John coming towards me, smiling. His newly cut hair looks so sexy on him.
"Happy birthday, lovey," he says when he reaches me and gives me a big kiss. "Come greet everyone," he adds as he takes my hand.
"But I'm not dressed," I feebly protest, but John pulls me along anyway.
Of course, Simon and Yasmin are here. Simon holds seven-month-old Amber, who gives me a shy smile. After hugging them, I move on to John's parents, my agent Kathy, Sterling, Warren, and finally Nick. John pulls me close and kisses my temple before addressing our guests.
"Thank you for being here this morning-"
"Too early for my taste," Nick quips, which makes everyone laugh.
"But the birthday of my lovely wife could not go uncelebrated. She has changed my life for the better, and I cannot imagine being without her. I've had to do it, and it was downright horrible," he jokes, and I look up at him in love as he turns to look at me. "Happy birthday, baby. I love you."
John then presses his lips to mine while everyone around us cheers. Okay. Maybe this isn't so bad.
"Surprised?" John whispers.
"Yes, thank you. But you didn't have to fuss," I tell him, but he kisses me again.
"No fuss. But this is an all-day party."
"Are you joking?" I sputter.
"Nope. We have lunch reservations at The Savoy. Then an afternoon together, and tonight... you'll see," he smirks.
"John. This is too much."
"Not for you, my love."
I am amazed at the effort John put forth for my birthday. It's not even a milestone birthday. Nineteen is barely anything to celebrate. But John obviously wants to do all this for me, so I guess I should let him.
Jean and Jack Taylor come over to make sure me and the baby are okay. Jean, in particular, cannot wait to see her grandchild. Kathy wishes me a happy birthday, reminds me of a shoot tomorrow, and is off to the agency. Warren and Sterling give me kind birthday wishes and leave as well. That fast, we are down to the people I'm most comfortable with. Well, at least I would be if I was dressed.
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Revealing Kane
Romantizm^^^This book has explicit sex scenes between consenting adults. All sexually active characters are over the age of 18. Mature audiences 18 and older please^^^ **This book is Raising Kane 1.5. Is it not what actually happens, but a What if scenario**...
