Alexey

You've been catching glances from passersby and laughing at your friends' jokes all day. Today is your birthday, but you weren't really looking forward to the celebration.

As evening fell over the city, you walked into the apartment, tired, with a bag in your hands and a little upset that no one had arranged a surprise.
And then… the light softly turned on, and you saw him.

Your boyfriend stood in the middle of the living room, holding a huge bouquet of red roses and a beautiful cake decorated with candles. His gaze was soft, and his smile was so warm it made you want to melt.

• Happy birthday
• he said quietly, coming closer and handing you the flowers.
  — I wanted this day to be special for you.

You were taken aback, your heart started beating faster.

• Alexey, I...

— You didn’t have time to finish, he had already leaned over and hugged you.
"The whole world is yours today," he added, his eyes sparkling with joy. "And I want you to feel it."

The cake smelled sweet, the roses swayed gently, and for the first time that day, you felt like everything was just as it should be.