Today is Piper's Birthday. I have to think of ways to keep her out of the house all day. Nicky, will be here to make sure everything runs smoothly. She's good at hosting parties given that she grew up going to parties all the time because of her rich family.
Piper's family arrived last night and they're at the hotel right now.
The party organizer will be here at 9 am today. So me and Piper, must leave the house early.
I already told her last night that I want to spend time with her alone all day on her birthday. She didn't like that idea first. She keep saying she has to go to work.
"But it's your birthday tomorrow. Can't you just have a day off and spend time with me?". I said frustrated.
"I need to be at work tomorrow morning, babe. I'm only gonna be working for half a day and then I'll come back here to pick you up. Then we can go out. Wherever you want to go. I promise". She said trying to explain.
"Okay, how about if I just go to work with you. That way you don't have to drive back here and pick me up". I suggested
"No, you can't come with me to work! I need to be alone tomorrow. Why can't you just stay here and wait for me?".
I texted Nicky about what Piper said to me.
Nicky: You need to step up your game, Vause. You have to get her out of the house if you want this surprise party. 🙄🎉
Me: I know that! I'm trying. I think I know what to do. Wish me luck!
Nicky: Good luck! 👌
I know there's something up with her. I wonder why she's dying to go to work.
"Fine! Do whatever you want". I shout and grab the car keys on top of her dresser and stormed out of the bedroom.
"Alex! Where are you going?". She calls after me.
"I'm going out!".
I walk faster so she won't catch me. I open the front door and slammed it shut. hard.
I started walking towards the car and I heard the front door open.
"Babe! Alex! Come back here". She started running behind me and grab my hand.
"You're overreacting". She accused me.
"Oh, now I'm overreacting?". I said trying to sound mad.
"Is it overreacting that I want to spend time with my wife on her birthday? Wow, Piper! Thanks".
I continue walking to her car. Piper, is afraid of me when I get real mad. Not that she's scared I would hurt her. She's afraid of me doing something reckless.
She walks in front of me and block the car door with her body.
"Move". I told her.
"No, I won't let you drive when you're this angry".
"Why do you even care?. You want me to leave you alone right? So this is me! Leaving you alone!."
"Babe, please let's just go back inside". She pleaded.
"No Piper, I am not going back inside. We'll just cancel your birthday tomorrow. I don't want to go out with you anymore so you can work all day if that's what you want.
Now I want to be alone with myself too. So please move the fuck away from the door".
"Okay, okay alright. I am not going to work anymore tomorrow. We'll spend the whole day together".
"Are you sure?". I asked doubtful.
"Yes, I'm sure, I promise. So please can we go back inside?".
I started texting Nicky, once we're back inside the house.
Me: All good 😊
Piper's POV
Fuck! Why does Alex have to act like that. But I have to make it up to my wife, I know I have been busy these past few weeks and I leave her alone at home most of the time. But she's going to ruin my plan of surprising her with a new car. I have to call Lexie, and let her know that I can't make it to pick up the car.
I checked if Alex, is still inside the bathroom so I can make a phone call to, Lexie. I peaked inside and she's still inside the shower.
"Hello, Piper?". Lexie answered her phone.
"Hey Lex, I'm sorry but I can't pick up the car later. It's my birthday so me and Alex are going out today". I informed her.
"Oh really? Happy Birthday! I didn't know it's your birthday".
"Thank you, Lex but it's no big deal". I replied.
"You know what, maybe we can deliver the car there for you later. What time will you be home?". Lexie inquired.
"Oh really? Um, maybe not that late. Probably around 8 pm".
"That's perfect, I think we can do that. I'll call you when the delivery is there. Happy Birthday again, Piper. We'll catch up later".
"Sure Lex, thank you again so much".
Well, I think everything is still going well as planned. Now I am looking forward to spending quality time with my wife.
Alex's POV
I'm glad I made Piper, to go out with me today. The events organizer will be here in about an hour. Nicky, will be picking up Piper's family at the hotel and bring them here. Everything is set, all I have to do is entertain my wife so she wouldn't decide to come home early. But I doubt that, after our "fight" last night, I'm sure she'll be on her best behavior and will even try to make it up for me.
By quarter to 9 we are out of the house.
We went to her favorite coffee shop first to have breakfast and then we spend our entire morning shopping. I am really having a great time with, Piper.
"I'm glad I get to spend time with you today. I'm very sorry about yesterday". Piper, apologized.
"Don't worry it's alright. Today is all about you okay?". I told Piper and I kissed her on the cheek.
Later that afternoon I told Piper I have a surprise for her. I drove us to Nicky's Family Restaurant.
Nicky, graciously let us use their private SkyDeck all afternoon.
Bless her heart.
Nicky just went all out. When we arrived at the restaurant there was a designated parking lot for us right in front of the door with a signage that says. "Alex and Piper Vause"
Piper, looked at me surprise.
We got out of the car and I hold Piper's hand and we both walk to the door.
Someone opened our door and lead us to the elevator. When we reach the top I was watching Piper's reaction. The elevator door open and the sunset hit her face and I can see the reflection of the sun in her eyes. Piper, always love the sunset and this place has a breath taking view of it.
"Wow". I heard Piper say.
We step out of the elevator and I can hear some mellow background music. I roll my eye for, Nicky. I didn't realize how romantic she is.
We both walk to the table near the pool. There were food already and drinks set up for us.
"Alex, how did you know this place. It's beautiful in here". My wife said still mesmerized.
"Someone I know owns this place. She graciously let us use it". I told Piper.
She looked at me confused.
"You know who owns this place?". She tilt her head to the side and suddenly she looked afraid.
"Alex, tell me the truth and don't you dare lie to me. Did you go back to dealing drugs again?".
"Piper! How could you say that? How can you even thought of that? I can't believe you". I said a little hurt. How can she even think that about me.
"Well explain to me how you happen to know the owner of this place?".
"I have friends too, you know. You seriously thought I would do that again?. I got imprisoned and I almost got myself killed because of that. I'm not that stupid. So please stop judging me. You're hurting my feelings". I replied still a little hurt from what she said.
She grab my hand from across the table. "I'm so sorry, Alex. That was so tactless". She looked at me sincerely.
I took a deep breath. I can't stay mad at my wife longer. I just shook my head and smile at her.
We spend the next few hours talking and just watching the sunset. It's starting to get dark and my phone vibrated. It's from Nicky.
Nicky: We're all set here Vause 🎉🎂🍻
"Are you ready to go home?". I asked my wife.
She just nod her head.
The view from here are replaced by the twinkling lights from the street and buildings below. You can never get used to this view.
I looked at my beautiful wife and she deserves so much more. I want to make our marriage legal. I am going to propose to her in this place.