Marco woke up early than the usual. So early, in fact, it's still dark outside. He was facing Emily's back who was still soundly asleep beside him. So slowly, he got out of the bed, walked to her side and kissed her forehead before heading to the bathroom to wash his face. After that, he went downstairs to make breakfast for Emily. Today isn't just an ordinary day. This day's special to him because it's when the love of his life came into the world. Right. It's Emily's birthday.
So with extra effort, he cooked all her favorite breakfast meal while planning for his surprise later. Emily didn't like parties, especially big parties that much, except that birthday celebration she had after they got married where he organized a party for her. So he thought of a small surprise in the mansion for her. Just a simple family dinner. Emily would probably love it.
Done with the plating, Marco put the meal on a customized tray he bought just for her together with the freshly picked roses from their garden and brought it to their room where he found Emily already awake. Marco couldn't stopped himself but to admire her beauty. Even though her hair's a bit messy, her shirt's disheveled, she does still looked so beautiful.
"Good morning.." He greeted to actually get her attention because she didn't seemed to notice his presence.
Emily turned to him with a sleepy look. He walked to the bed, put down the tray on the bedside table and sat beside her. Emily immediately wrapped her arms around his waist and rested her head on his chest.
"Good morning." She mumbled looking up to him with a smile.
Marco looked at her straight in the eyes, slowly leaning forward until his lips met hers, letting it to linger for a moment before breaking it with a small grin.
"Happy birthday, Mahal." He whispered and kissed her forehead which Emily returned with a tight hug.
"I love you."**
