CHAPTER NINETEEN

Rosa meticulously oversaw the maids as they perfected the cleaning of the house.

While she consistently upheld high cleanliness standards, today was exceptional – it was Raymond's birthday.

Decorators adorned the house, especially focusing on their room.

Knowing Raymond drove his car for gym visits and other unofficial events, she surprised him with a power bike parked at the back.

Driving a car all the time would definitely be stressful sometimes.

The instrumentalists awaited Raymond's arrival.

To maintain the surprise, Rosa wore a casual gown, masking the mission.

Raymond entered, frowning slightly, seemingly stressed over his acting rehearsals for his new movie.

Unbeknownst to him, his producers had organized a surprise party over there to celebrate his birthday.

Rosa had watched the videos around the media.

Rosa had invited family members, her parents, three brothers, and top managers, all strategically hidden.

With lights still on to conceal decorations, Raymond hugged her upon entering, exclaiming, "They made me climb a tree today; I thought I would lose my back."

"Come, let us go to the room so that I would help you massage it. What have you eaten?".

"Cande, one of the set designers gave me tasteless porridge. I requested for cake instead and returned the porridge".

"Let me help you set up your bath. Cold or hot?".

"Cold please. Hope you remained at home to rest?".

"I did, just as you instructed. You are my head. Who am I to reject?".

He chuckled and planted kisses on her forehead. "My source of joy, why are you such a wonderful woman?".

"Why not? I love this man in front of me so much".

He planted a kiss on her lips.

She halted him, leaning to switch off the light.

The room erupted in a chorus of the surprise shout, "Happy birthday!"

His chuckle mirrored the surprise evident in his eyes – a surprise party he never saw coming.

He squeezed her cheek. "I thought you actually forgot about it".

"If every media outlet is talking about your birthday right now, won't it be a shame if your wife didn't know before any other person?".

They sang him a birthday song.

"Thank you so much everyone ". He bowed.

She blindfolded him with a purple ribbon. "I have a surprise for you. Promise you won't take this off until it is time to open it?".

"I won't, my darling wife".

She pulled him to the back of the house and everyone accompanied them.

She took off his blindfolds infront of the power bike.

He gasped and rushed to it. "Rosa, why are you so thoughtful?". There was tears in his eyes."How on earth did you know that I needed this? ". He rushed to hug her and lifted her up to the air. "Thank you so much my beloved wife. You spent so much money on this".

"You are worth more than all the diamonds in the world".

"You are so wonderful. I love you so much, Rosa".

He knew that she had saved up to buy it for him.

Such sacrifice.

Rosalie was always saving up for her targets.

He hugged her tightly.

After the festivities, as everyone departed and the maids tidied the house, Rosa prepared his bathwater and laid out his pajamas in their room.

She insisted on such gestures, ensuring she cooked for him daily, a routine he had tried to halt.

What did he do to deserve such woman?

"Thank you so much for the intentionality, my dear wife".

She placed both hands around him. "You know what made me fall in love with you? Despite the fact that you knew I was quite financially capable to take care of myself, you didn't use that to your advantage to withhold from taking care of me when you had to. Yes, you loved me being confident and independent but you were still ready to make sacrifices anytime. You are not an entitled husband. You appreciate every single thing I do without believing that any of that was my duty. Even when you knew I had good cooking skills, you would still offer we should eat out anytime you felt I was tired. Women love to be consistently appreciated for even the things they love doing. You are so thoughtful about me. I pray we consistently prove our love till death do us part".

"Amen. I hope I won't stop meeting your expectations". He sighed nervously.

"Me too, Raymond. I hope you won't eventually expect more than I can give, making me live up to it all the time".

"My dear wife, all that you are is more important to me than all that you can give".

They embraced, and she patiently waited for him after he took his bath, proceeding to massage him until he felt better.

"This is my best birthday ever," he exclaimed, and she chuckled.

She loved this man with all her heart.