A Demon Friend Inside Me

CHAPTER 16: SURPRISE

Raj's Pov 

We took 10 minutes to go back to the cafe.

Then we entered the cafe and took our balcony seats.

The cafe was almost empty; there were only two workers and some customers.

She was sitting in front of me, and I was going to ask her. Why did we come here? But when I was going to ask her, suddenly, the lights were gone, and everywhere was dark. 

I couldn't understand anything, and I was looking everywhere, but it was too dark. I called Anshika, but she didn't reply.

The lights suddenly turned on, and I noticed a birthday cake on our table, as well as two workers blowing balloons and firing party poppers. And everyone was singing the birthday song.

Happy Birthday,Raj.

Anshika came in front of me and wished me a happy birthday.

Surprise. How's it? Do you like it?

What was that? I couldn't understand. You did all of this for me?

Of course. We are friends, and today is your birthday, so we have to celebrate it. 

You're stuck with me here and can't celebrate your birthday with your other friends or family. So I think I have to do something for you. So I decided to give you a surprise party and a surprise gift.

Anshika, I didn't celebrate my birthday. I already told you that. You don't need to do anything for me.

Come on, Raj. Okay! Leave it. Let's cut the cake.

Then, she gave me a knife. And start singing the birthday song.

I cut the cake and gave the first bite to her. 

Then she cut the cake and gave me a piece of it. 

In the background, the cafe staff is firing party pops and singing a happy birthday.

I was happy from inside, but I can't show that on my face. She is looking more happy than me and excited as well. 

Hey, Raj. This is for you. A gift.

Anshika, you have already done a lot for me.

It's not needed. You are here with me, which is my gift. Your presence is my gift. I don't need anything.

Come on, Raj. Don't be so formal. I'll buy it for you. It has my feelings.

Okay! Should I open it here?

Ya. Sure. As you wish.

I removed the packing paper from it. And opened the box. It's a wrist watch and a perfume.

Thanks for it. But it's not necessary. You are already out of your wages, and you are spending a lot of money on me. I can't take this. Sorry, Anshika, but you don't need to do anything for me.

I know, Raj. This was not so good, but I don't have time to think about the gifts. So I asked Google, and he said that the perfumes and watches we can give to a boy. They are not too expensive; I hope you like them.

I just love them. The dial of the watch and the fragrance of the perfume are amazing. But I can't take it. You already do a lot of things. I am feeling embarrassed.

Come on, Raj. We are friends. I have some rights over you. Did I have one?

Of course you have, but...

Now, you don't have to say anything. Let's eat the cake. I ordered some food for us.

Then, we started to eat, and that boy came and wished me well and served the food for us. We eat the food.