Your Nena

Everyone seemed to be having a jolly good time though. Everything around looked and smelled expensive. Anyone not really well to do, would have a hard time fitting into the place.

When Marissa was sure the time was right, she went over to him. He looked incredibly handsome. Just as always. She hugged him from behind and he smiled widely.

"Birthday boy, I need to see you for a moment." she said quietly. Aaron, Lexi, Rachel, Chris and Anna were all standing close by chatting away with glasses of wine in their hands. They all gave her a knowing look and tried to hide their smiles.

Everyone except Aaron. He just sipped his drink and looked away. Marissa didn't pay much attention to him. He had already given her his car keys because the gifts were being kept in his car.

Marissa pulled Justin over to where Aaron's car was parked outside. She opened the car trunk, revealing the wrapped gifts. Justin had a soft smile on his face. Then he grabbed her by the waist gently and turned her to him.

"Have I told you how beautiful you look tonight?"

She nodded with a little smile. "Yes, you said it the moment you saw me arrive at the party."

"Did you intentionally want to seduce me publicly?" He bit his lip and she shoved him away gently, giggling.

"This isn't why I brought you here" she said to him and turned away to the gifts. "Open them"

He had a curious smile on his face as he carefully unwrapped the gifts. Coming first was the portrait of himself. His face broke into a smile. That was one of the pictures he adored most.

"Awww Nena" he flashed a toothy smile.

"Come on, we're just getting started."

He opened the other gifts and his face gleamed.

"Since I have very small hands that suck at massaging, the massager is perfect for you and when you're stressed at work. The Bluetooth beanie is to keep you warm on your outdoor runs and exercises. Also, you get to listen to all your favorite songs at the same time. The mug is for your favorite coffee in the mornings. And there is the jacket I made with my whole heart."

Justin was at a loss of words. He picked up the handwritten note sealed in an envelope.

It read,

"Cheers to the most amazing human on the planet. My favorite human that I cherish. It hasn't been an easy journey but its one I'm willing to continue walking with you. You are the gentlest, most caring, thoughtful, sweetest, most romantic and loving man ever. Thank you for condoning all my excesses. Thanks for being a great support system and loving me the way that you do. You make me want to lose my mind sometimes but even in all that, I've chosen to stay with you because I love you from the deepest part of my heart and I don't think I would ever stop. Happy birthday Dimples, the best boyfriend in the whole wide world.

Your Nena.