Welcome back to my annual birthday story. Ready to find out what happens next with David and Macy? Read on. Or, if you missed Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, or Day 4, follow those links to catch up! Macy hadn’t been able to get a good read on David this afternoon. Had he been pleased with his party? Was he upset? Was that why he wanted to talk to her? He had mentioned to his mom that he didn’t want a party. And that’s exactly what she’d thrown. Maybe she’d ruined her chances for an office friendship before it could even start. Her own mom often chided her for eavesdropping. This exact situation was the reason. “Macy?” David’s voice in her doorway startled her from her brooding. “David. Hi.” She set her pens straight on her blotter for the next day. “I have a question for you.” David leaned against her desk. “Oh?” “Why did you think today was my birthday?” Her hands stilled and she slowly lifted her gaze to him. “What?” “Today isn’t my birthday. But it was pretty obvious you were in charge of the surprise party. I’m just curious what triggered it.” Her mouth opened wide. He grinned, obviously enjoying this conversation more than she was. How had she misunderstood so badly? “But you told your mom you didn’t want a celebration even though it had been three-hundred and sixty-five days.” A snort burst from him. His eyes moved to the cubicle wall, as if remembering it didn’t go all the way up. “My birthday is actually in March. But you’re right about what I told my mom.” “So, it’s not your birthday?” He shook his head. “But I won’t tell anyone, if it makes you feel better.” “I’m so embarrassed.” She covered her cheeks. “What was your mom wanting to celebrate?” She shook her head. “No. Never mind. I’ve already snooped too much into your personal life today.” “Actually,” He squatted before her where they were closer to eye level, “Mom wanted to celebrate the rumor that I was finally going to ask someone on a date again. It’s … been a while. I think Mom’s about given up on me.” “A … date.” He pulled her hands into his. “I was going to ask you, actually. I’ve been wanting to get to know you better ever since the first day, but we never have time at work. I hoped maybe if we had dinner or something, it would work better.” “Me?” She blinked again. So the attraction was two-sided? Or had been. “And you’re still telling me this even after I totally threw you a party when it wasn’t your birthday?” “It only made me like you more.” He winked. “No one else has ever surprised me four months early.” Her laughter rang out and she gave his fingers a squeeze. “I’d be honored to go to dinner with you. But you have plans tonight, right?” “Right. And something tells me my mom will celebrate anyway. At least now I have a reason for it.” “Glad I could give you a reason to celebrate.” “So, Friday?” “I’ll look forward to it.” “Me too.” He stood and lingered another minute. “Guess I better head to Mom’s.” “See you tomorrow.” “Tomorrow.” He saluted and walked away. Macy leaned back in her seat. This day was full of surprises. And they all turned out better than expected. So, what did you think? Did it end how you expected?
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Diana Hardt
8/30/2023 06:21:03 am
It was a really cute story. Hope you had a wonderful birthday.
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Amy Anguish
8/30/2023 06:24:20 pm
Thank you! I had a good birthday and I am glad you enjoyed the story.
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