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November 15th.
An important day that had been marked in the calendar months in advance; Lucien’s birthday. MC had wanted to prepare something special for him , especially considering that this was the first time they were spending as a couple.
She wanted to make the most of his birthday, and she had planned to do all that by making him dinner and of course it isn’t a birthday without some cake. Which she had made and decorated all by herself. MC made sure everything was perfect
Now all she had to do was wait for Lucien to come home.
To Lucien, his birthday never held much meaning. It felt as though it was just like any other ordinary day. As lonely as that had sounds, it was what got him through it all. He was okay with the concept of being alone.
But, ever since she came into his life… She gave him a new meaning. A new perspective.
And that is something he wouldn’t take for granted. She filled his once empty life with warmth, color and happiness that he had never felt before, she became his light in the darkness. A light that he never knew that he needed.
Lucien wasn’t one for expressing his feelings, but whenever she was around, he often would find himself being open to her, and sharing everything with her. Those warm feelings felt like butterflies that fluttered within him.
Those warm feelings, he never thought he’d feel for anyone. The warmth she brought with her smiles, her embraces, her kisses, everything. It only made those butterflies soar.
She didn’t have to do much to make his heart pound within his chest.
Everyday spent with her felt special. He wanted nothing more than to stay by her side. Lucien found himself wanting to spend every single moment with her, to learn more about her.
Even though he knows very well that she shouldn’t be this close to him, that going down this path would be dangerous. She still chose him. She chose to stay by his side. And she chose to love him.
At times he felt undeserving of her love and kindness. But she always proved him wrong. Every time. The feeling of love that he didn’t understand only grew to be intense the more he spent time with her.
For Lucien to come home seeing her waiting for him with open arms, filled him with those butterflies again. Those soft butterflies enveloping him just like her warm embrace as she greeted him, a smile on her face, her arms being wrapped around him.
“Welcome home, Lucien. Happy birthday!”
The growing smile on his face gave away the happiness that he felt. He wrapped his arms around her, reciprocating her affections. He placed a gentle kiss to her cheek. “Thank you MC. You didn’t have to do this for me.”
“It’s your birthday Lucien, how could I not celebrate such an important day that means so much to me?” Her bright and loving smile made his heart race. But the smile on his face never went away.
She blushed, but that smile never left. “We should eat dinner before it gets cold.” She tried to move away but he just held her in place. He held her in a warm embrace, his head gently resting on top of hers.
“Lucien?” She asked, confused. “Are you okay?” Concern filled her voice.
“I’m fine.” He spoke again. “ Thank you… Thank you for coming into my life…”