Through The Lens of ❤️

Jes

Soon the day of my birthday rolled around. I usually travelled for my birthday either with Kyunn previously or by myself thereafter but this year, my family requested to spend it with me.

I agreed and figured I will just do a trip maybe a week or 2 later. Once work was over for the day around 5pm, I decided to head home straight as I had a family dinner at 7pm.

Net was away for an overseas photo shoot so I knew I couldn't invite him for dinner either. I went back to my parents home, putting my shoes away and opening the door to head in.

Just as I opened the door, confetti burst right onto my face and I looked up, stunned to see my closest work mates, friends, family and of all people, Net standing there grinning away like the cheeky minx he was!

I was absolutely surprised! I couldn't help but feel a small smile come over my face. And I also turned away as my eyes were starting to glimmer. I never realized I would ever receive so much love. Bible came up to me, tugging at my hand gently. I turned to look at him and he caressed my cheeks and hugged me tightly, wishing me happy birthday.

I held onto him equally as tightly. We had a very good relationship ever since 4 minutes and our camaderie was obvious for all to see. I pulled away from him as everyone burst into song for me as Teresa brought in a cake accompanied by my parents. This time, the smile just hit my face full blown.

I burst out into the biggest grin as I blew out the candles. Net was the photographer and took both individual and group shots of everyone with me unfailingly.

Once we were all done, we all went towards the dining hall where my mom had whipped up a spread. I could hear my favourite tunes playing and instantly knew Teresa was upto it. I watched as everyone walked off, some grabbing beers, some helping my mom and 2 of them helping my dad set up the TV room.

I went over to Net and grabbed his hand as he went to put the camera away carefully in his bag.

"Thought you were away for a photoshoot?"

"Was just a little fib, so I could surprise you."

I mock glared at Net as he grinned cheekily at me.

"Happy Birthday! Hope its a surprise for you!"

"It is. I haven't celebrated my birthday like this in years so it's really nice to."

Net nodded. He said he would go grab some cake for me, and I nodded in agreement. As he walked off, he suddenly turned back to look at me.

"Would you want a small or big slice, Jes?'

I looked at him, the grin hitting my face harder as I realized he had called me Jes.

Jes instead of P. He didn't call me P. He called me Jes!

"You called me Jes?"

"You said P is for those who you treated like a sibling or saw you as one."

I nodded. "So you called me Jes."

Net nodded his head in affirmation quietly. He didn't need to say anything else. I just shook my head, citing a small slice would do. He agreed and left.

I just watched as he walked off. He had called me Jes! I internally did a skip within my heart as my mind kept going back to that simple word of my name.

Jes.

Jes.

It sounded so different when it came from him.

Jes.