CHAPTER 52

“I am sorry that I kept this away from you but I just wanted to see that look in your eyes,” her husband confessed and she smiled through the tears.
“I had completely forgotten about it. I like it,” she said as she looked around, seeing the decoration but above all the people that had come to celebrate this big day of hers.
“Happy birthday my love,” Sean said as he kissed her on the forehead.
Selena closed her eyes and let the intimate moment linger for a while. Her heart was racing like crazy because of joy, she was glad she didn’t pressure Vivian more about the day. This was one day she will surely never forget.
“Thank you very much,” she said as he looked at her after kissing her.
“Let’s get you inside on a couch, I wouldn’t want you falling down again from shock,” he said jokingly and she found herself laughing.
Sean took her to the couch where she sat, there were so many people inside who wished her a happy birthday and a huge pile of presents too. She had never in her entire life received such many presents before, so this was new and exciting.
“I have another present for you,” Sean said suddenly and she looked at him. He had given her so much, what more did he want to give her?
She looked in the direction her husband was looking and it was the balcony. She wondered what was there. She wanted to stand up but he stopped her. It didn’t take long before the glass doors opened and two familiar figures entered the room.
She practically screamed and began to cry again as she saw what her present was. Her parents were here and it felt so good to be celebrating her birthday with them. She had never celebrated one without them.
They came to her and hugged her so tightly. She couldn’t believe that they were here. No wonder why they didn’t call her early in the morning to wish her a happy birthday. They were already here and knew what was happening before she could even know it.
She looked at her husband and gave her a smile of love. She didn’t know what she could do without him. Every single day he finds ways to see her smile and happy. She just hoped that she will be able to do the same for him till the end of time.
“Why didn’t you call me?” she asked her mother who was smiling from ear to ear.
“It was a surprise and it worked. I am glad to see that you are okay and happy,” her mother said and she touched her arm.
“I am happy to see you mom and dad,” she said smiling back at them.
She now has everything she wanted, so the party began. A huge cake was brought inside and they sang the birthday song for her joking while they were at it. She blew the numbered candles with her exact years on it.
It was a bit tiresome but exciting. She was growing older by the day, too bad she will not be able to catch up to her husband. He will always be thirteen years older than her no matter how much she ages.
Sean helped her to cut the cake and everything was settled. The caterers were now busy slicing the cake, while she was busy talking to her family and friends. Food was brought to her and she ate until she was full.
Sean just kept on bringing food to her and she ate everything he brought. He meant well so why should she reject his goodwill?
As everyone was enjoying the party, Sean stole her from the crowd and he took her outside to the balcony. She could see the city lights. It was so beautiful she just wanted to remain there for a while, while she appreciates the beauty of the city.
“Thank you for celebrating my birthday,” she said as she turned to face her husband.
“This is what I should do as your man. We share the happy and sad days together as one,” he said taking her hand in his. She smiled at him, satisfied with the response she had just received.
“I really missed you. I thought I was going to go crazy but now that I see you, I feel fine,” she confessed to him and he drew her to him.
Although they couldn’t hug like before she could still feel his arms on her and that was enough for her. Sean gazed deep into her eyes, and she could see what she always sees every second of the day. There was no need for anyone to tell her, they spoke volumes on their own. He loves her and so does she.
Slowly he lowered his head towards her and she anticipated what was coming. She closed her eyes, as his lips brushed hers. She moaned with pleasure, she had missed this so much. It’s been a couple of days since they were intimate.
Sean suddenly pulled away and she opened her eyes and practically begged him with her eyes. He smiled at her and lowered his mouth to hers once again and engaged her in a sweet and passionate kiss she nearly forgot to breath.
She wanted him but she couldn’t have him. There were so many people present including her parents and she didn’t want them to see how their daughter can turn into a nymph.
Their private moment was disturbed by a cough, she just wanted to grab that person and throw him or her over the balcony. She noticed later that it was Victor and there was nothing she could do to her best friend’s brother.
Victor stole her husband from her and Vivian joined her. They didn’t say a word to each other but simply smile because of all the joy that were coursing through their veins.
Vivian took her back inside to her couch but her husband was nowhere to be seen. With everyone enjoying their time, she just thought her husband was probably on an important call but when the lights went off again, she calmed herself this time. She wasn’t alone so there was no need for her to be scared.
As she was seated there, something unexpected happened. The projector was on and it started showing a documentary of some sorts. There were videos and pictures of her from when she was young until now.