How on earth did this happen? Then she remembered, Mr. D had asked her to dance with Mr Schneider, so there was no harm. She turned around to see Mr Douglas smiling at her. She was even more confused.
Hyacinth and Mr Schneider made their way to the dance floor, where a slow song was playing in the background. Hyacinth was hesitant, but he wanted a reaction. After a few steps, he stopped and brought his face close to hers. She was surprised by the sudden closeness. His whispered words caught her off guard, "Happy birthday."
She smiled, but curiosity got the better of her, and she couldn't help but ask, "Sir, how did you know?"
Now he was taken aback, unsure of how to respond. "Um... I saw it in your CV," he quickly replied.
"Thank you so much," she said, feeling touched by his gesture. "Let's celebrate."
She was about to decline, feeling overwhelmed by the unexpected attention, but before she could speak, he had already gone off to speak with Ms. Abigail. They whispered something to each other, and then the lights dimmed. Ms. Abigail called for everyone's attention, announcing that a special person was celebrating her birthday that day. The entire crowd, including Mr Schneider , sang the birthday song, and Hyacinth was filled with joy. It was the best birthday surprise she could have asked for, with so many people wishing her.
Then they brought out a cake with four steps, one for each person. Hyacinth was called forward to cut the cake, and she happily fed a piece to Ms. Abigail and Mr Schneider.
"Thanks, sir. You made my day," she expressed her gratitude.
"My pleasure," Mr Schneider replied with a genuine smile.
"Happy birthday Hya" Mr Douglas wished forwarding a gift towards her.
"Thanks sir" she thanked taking hold of the gift.
They continued to enjoy the party for a while longer before finally leaving. Hyacinth reached her home, still filled with the warmth of the celebration. As she changed into more comfortable clothes, she found herself grinning at the unexpected turn of events. Just as she was about to open her laptop and continue with her plans for the evening, the doorbell rang.
Excitedly, she rushed over to open it and found a gift box waiting for her. Attached to it was a smiley, making her smile even wider. She read the note on the box, "For my Hya," and instantly knew who the sender was.
Inside the box, she discovered a set of bangles and a picture frame with two sides. On one side was her own picture, and on the other, an empty space with the words "Mysterious lover" written on it. Hyacinth couldn't help but feel touched by the thoughtfulness behind the gift.
Quickly, she typed a thank you message to Mr . D, feeling grateful for the thousand birthday wishes he had sent her. Closing her laptop, she closed her eyes, contemplating the surprise she wanted to plan for him. But she wanted to catch him RED HANDED AND KNOW WHO HE REALLY IS ONCE AND FOR ALL.
...
She reached her apartment after some time and thanked Mr. Schneider for making her day. It was truly the most wonderful birthday she had ever experienced. Eager to share the story with Mr. D, she quickly changed her clothes and narrated the entire incident to her friend, Jubilee, who seemed equally surprised. However, upon reflection, she considered herself fortunate to have received such kindness.
Hyacinth turned on her laptop and searched for his messages, finding exactly what she was looking for:
- "Happy birthday!" followed by a smiley face.
- "May everything happy and everything bright be yours on your birthday, from morning till night. And then through the year, may the same thing hold true, so that each day is filled with life's best things for you!"
- "If kisses were rain, I'd send you showers. If fun was time, I'd send you hours. If you needed a friend, I'd send you me! Happy Birthday To You, Sweetheart."
- "Sweet! That's what my world has become with you! On this special day... Sending you all my love to wish you happiness today and always. Happy Birthday!"
Reading those sincere and heartfelt messages, Hyacinth couldn't help but smile. Mr. D had truly made her day even more special with his thoughtful words. She felt blessed to have someone who cared for her in such a genuine way.
With gratitude in her heart, Hyacinth closed her laptop, reflecting on the beautiful birthday she had and the wonderful people who had made it possible. It was a day she would always treasure, knowing that she was truly loved and appreciated.
She was touched as she read the note, and a tear threatened to escape her eye. Just as she was about to let it fall, the doorbell rang. She knew exactly who it must be and rushed towards the door, hoping to see him. But, as always, when she opened the door, he was nowhere to be found. She thought it would be impolite to bother the neighbors without any solid reason.
She brought the gift box inside and Jubilee, who had been waiting eagerly, wanted to see what was inside.
"Here it is," Hyacinth said, handing the box to Jubilee.
"Great, let's open it," Jubilee replied excitedly.
"Yeah!" Hyacinth exclaimed, matching Jubilee's excitement.
As they opened the box, they found a beautiful frame made of pearls. On one side, there was a picture of Hyacinth, and on the other side, there was nothing but the words, "YOUR Mysterious lover." There was also an elegant box containing the world's most beautiful bangles.
"Wow, it's so beautiful," Hyacinth whispered in awe.
"Yeah, they seem quite expensive," Jubilee said, admiring the bangles.
"I don't care about the price. He gave it to me, and I love it," Hyacinth replied with a smile.
"Aww, crazy lovers," Jenny remarked, amused by their unique connection.
Then Hyacinth noticed a line written at the bottom of the picture.
"I wish you one thing, to give you the chance to see yourself as I see you. Only then will you realize how special you truly are. Happy Birthday!"