The Box

Allie was facing the full-sized mirror when she saw the door opened, revealing Ajie in tie and coat. Wondering where they were going, she raised an eyebrow as she glanced at him. He walked towards her and hugged him from behind, resting his chin on her shoulders.

"You look so beautiful," he said, planting a kiss at the top of her ear.

Covering his interlaced hands in front of her, she replied as she looked up to him, "Thank you. Where are we going?"

Ajie released her, held her hand, and walked her to the window. He opened the curtain, and as Allie looked down, she saw her family gathering at the garden at the side of their house. They sat at a long table covered in white with floral centerpieces. At the side, were smaller tables filled with chafing dishes and another round table with a three-layer cake.

"What's going on? Have I slept too long to be unaware of what's happening around?"