With You

Oh My Love

Clovel decided to prepare while Tiana slept soundly. It was finally Tiana's birthday, and he quietly entered the downstairs bedroom.

Retrieving the pink Le Grand Letters that spelled out her name, he got a lot done while she rested, knowing she'd be tired from her night out with friends.

He positioned the flowers under the "Happy Birthday" balloons he had secured to the wall earlier.

Clovel snapped a picture and sent it to Challan, Carmen, and Desmond to get their approval. They immediately responded, praising his efforts. He smiled as his Apple Watch vibrated with the alarm he had set to finish.

After preparing breakfast for her, he plated the food, making bacon, eggs, waffles, and honey biscuits. He placed her plate on the island before grabbing her remaining gifts.

Clovel walked up the staircase, entering the bedroom. "Baby," he called out as he approached the bed.

Tiana didn't budge, so he got on the side of her and rubbed her back. "Hey baby, I need you to get up," he said gently. She opened her eyes slowly, looking at him before rubbing her eyes.

"Happy Birthday," he said, popping a confetti popper he had. Tiana laughed a little. "Thank you," she said, removing the covers and standing to her feet.

Clovel enveloped her in a hug, and Tiana laid her head on his chest. "Alright, pretty girl, get ya self together then meet me downstairs," he said gently, giving her a squeeze before letting go.

"Okay," Tiana said. Clovel kissed her forehead before stepping out of the room. Tiana made her way to the bathroom, brushing her teeth and freshening up. After she was done, she made her way down the spiral staircase.

Once she stepped onto the cold floor, she paused, seeing the balloons and the flowers. "No, you didn't..." she said, covering her mouth as tears gathered in her tear duct.

Clovel smiled, hugging her. "Don't cry, baby," he said softly, comforting her.

Tiana glanced back at the view before looking at him. "This is so beautiful... I've never had anything done like this for my birthday," she said, touched by the gesture.

"I love being able to make you happy," Clovel said, grabbing her face and wiping her eyes. "You deserve the world, baby," he added before kissing her tenderly.

"thank you baby" Tiana smiled after he pulled away. She held his hand as she led the way, looking at the flowers and then noticing the food and presents on the island.

"You can eat first, or open your gifts first," Clovel said, pulling out the chair for her and then leaning against the island.

"Presents," Tiana said, smiling.

Clovel had already aligned the gifts in order. There were three gifts left. He gifted her SAINT LAURENT OPYUM SANDALS IN PATENT LEATHER, a Cartier LOVE NECKLACE, a custom gold 'E' initial necklace to represent her grandmother's name, and a SAINT LAURENT COLLEGE MEDIUM IN QUILTED LEATHER TOTE throughout the week.

Tiana grabbed the first box, feeling how lightweight it was. She raised her eyebrow at Clovel before opening the box, seeing papers. She skimmed them. Tiana looked at Clovel and started smiling.

"I can't believe you paid for them to come here?!?" Tiana exclaimed, overwhelmed. "This is too much-" she tried to say, but her emotions got the best of her.

"It's your family, baby. You've been talking about how much you miss them, so I figured why not get them to come to you," Clovel said, smiling warmly at Tiana.

Tiana wiped her eyes, got out of the chair, and hugged him tightly, planting a kiss on his lips. "You're really the best," she said, feeling incredibly grateful and loved.