Office Romance

Bonus Chapter 09

Thyme had been meticulously planning a surprise anniversary party for weeks. He wanted to show Kavin how much he cherished their time together and their love. He had booked a beautiful venue, invited their closest friends and family, and even arranged for a live band to play their favorite songs. Everything was set to be perfect.

Kavin, on the other hand, was also planning a surprise for Thyme. He had secretly arranged a romantic weekend getaway in a secluded cabin by the lake. He envisioned a peaceful escape, just the two of them, away from the hustle and bustle of their daily lives. Kavin was excited to see the look of surprise on Thyme's face when he revealed his plan.

The morning of their anniversary arrived, and both were buzzing with anticipation, each carefully hiding their plans from the other. Thyme left for work, feeling confident that his preparations were in place. Kavin stayed behind, making final arrangements for their getaway.

Just as Thyme was about to leave the office for the final preparations, his boss called an urgent meeting. It was an unexpected crisis that demanded Thyme's immediate attention. The meeting dragged on, and Thyme could feel his carefully laid plans slipping away.

Meanwhile, Kavin received a call from his office. A major client had flown in unexpectedly, and they needed him to come in for a critical meeting. Reluctantly, Kavin agreed, knowing he couldn't let his team down. He quickly packed his bags, hoping he could still salvage the weekend once the meeting was over.

As the day wore on, both Thyme and Kavin found themselves trapped in their respective offices, their surprise plans crumbling. By the time Thyme's meeting ended, it was too late to make it to the venue. He rushed out of the office, feeling a mix of frustration and disappointment. His perfect anniversary surprise was ruined.

Kavin, equally disheartened, drove home after his meeting. He had envisioned a romantic escape, but now, he was too exhausted to think about anything other than the botched plans. When he walked into their apartment, he found Thyme sitting on the couch, looking equally dejected.

"Happy anniversary," Kavin said softly, dropping his bag by the door.

Thyme looked up, his expression a mix of guilt and sadness. "Happy anniversary," he replied. "I'm so sorry, Kavin. I had this whole party planned for us, but work...it just..."

Kavin's eyes widened in surprise. "You had a party planned? I had a weekend getaway planned for us. But work called me in, and I couldn't get away."

They stared at each other for a moment, realizing that both their plans had fallen apart due to the unexpected office events. The weight of their mutual disappointment hung in the air.

"I'm really sorry," Thyme said, standing up and crossing the room to Kavin. "I wanted today to be perfect for you."

Kavin shook his head, pulling Thyme into a hug. "It's not your fault. We both tried. It's just...bad timing."

They held each other, letting the shared frustration and sadness melt away in their embrace. Thyme pulled back slightly, looking into Kavin's eyes. "We can't let this ruin our day. Let's salvage what we can."

Kavin managed a small smile. "What did you have in mind?"

Thyme thought for a moment, then his face lit up with an idea. "How about we have a quiet dinner here? Just the two of us. We can order from our favorite restaurant and watch a movie."

Kavin's smile widened. "That sounds perfect."

They quickly ordered takeout from their favorite Italian place and set up a cozy spot in the living room with candles and soft music. Thyme dug out a bottle of champagne he had been saving for the occasion, and they toasted to their love and the many more anniversaries to come.

As they ate, they reminisced about their journey together, the ups and downs, and all the moments that had strengthened their bond. The evening turned out to be intimate and special in its own way, far from the grand plans they had both envisioned but perfect nonetheless.

After dinner, they cuddled on the couch, watching one of their favorite movies. Thyme held Kavin close, feeling a deep sense of contentment. Despite the day's unexpected twists and turns, they were together, and that was all that mattered.

As the night grew late, Thyme turned to Kavin and whispered, "I love you, Kavin. More than anything. Today didn't go as planned, but I'm so grateful to have you by my side."

Kavin looked up at Thyme, his eyes filled with love. "I love you too, Thyme. And I wouldn't trade what we have for anything."

Thyme leaned in and kissed Kavin gently, sealing their words with a tender embrace. In that moment, all the stress and disappointment of the day melted away. They had each other, and that was the greatest gift of all.

The next morning, they woke up to the soft light of dawn streaming through the window. Thyme stretched and smiled at Kavin, who was still asleep beside him. He kissed Kavin's forehead, feeling a wave of affection wash over him.

They spent the rest of the weekend in their little bubble of love, enjoying the simple pleasures of each other's company. Thyme made breakfast, and they ate it in bed, laughing and talking. They went for a walk in the park, holding hands and soaking in the beauty of the day.

In the end, their anniversary wasn't about grand gestures or perfect plans. It was about being together, loving each other, and finding joy in the little moments. Thyme realized that it didn't matter where they were or what they did; as long as they were together, every moment was special.

As they sat on a bench in the park, watching the sunset, Kavin rested his head on Thyme's shoulder and whispered, "This turned out to be the best anniversary ever."

Thyme smiled and kissed the top of Kavin's head. "It really did. Here's to many more years of love and happiness, no matter what comes our way."

Kavin nodded, closing his eyes and savoring the warmth of Thyme's embrace. They had faced the unexpected and come out stronger, their love shining brighter than ever. And that was the true celebration of their anniversary.