âWhy is today my birthday?â she asked in a soft voice.
It took Brian a moment to regulate his breathing.
When he could speak again, he murmured, âYour mother said that today is your actual birthday.
â
Oh, that would explain it.
Rosalynn stared up at him, her gaze lingering on his chiseled features.
âSo, thatâs the reason behind the elaborate celebration today?â
âWell, do you like it?â Brian asked in a hoarse voice.
âYes, I do.
â
âDo you like me or the surprise?â
Rosalynn stared at him, flustered and nonplussed.
He was teasing her yet again.
He knew she liked him, but he wanted her to say the words aloud.
When he continued staring at her expectantly, Rosalynn huffed and grumbled, âYou, okay?â
âGood girl,â Brian rasped in a pleased voice.
Satisfied by her response, he leaned down and rewarded her with another kiss.
Suddenly, a round of applause broke out.
Sanford clapped his hands as he walked over.
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Maggie, walking beside him, smiled and said, âRosalynn, Mr.
Hughes is truly romantic!â
âYeah, itâs quite the standard to live up to,â Sanford said.
He wrapped an arm around Maggie, who blushed and playfully hit his chest, looking adorable.
Lyndon and Tilda came over with Sheldon.
Lyndon gave a slight nod.
âI feel that pressure too.
â
A smile slipped onto Tildaâs lips as she shared a knowing look with Maggie.
Rosalynn also smiled, her eyes searching the crowd for Karina.
She murmured, âWhere is Karina?â
Just then, Karina was pushing the cake cart.
âTime to cut your birthday cake, Rosalynn,â she announced.