Birthday

Elias couldn’t concentrate on his work either, his mind preoccupied with the lovely woman on his lap. Unable to resist any longer, Elias wrapped his arms around Callie, pulling her close to him. She gasped in surprise, but the warmth of his embrace soon eased her nerves. In that tender moment, Elias’s voice softened. ‘Callie, my birthday is coming up.’ Callie’s eyes lit up, and she smiled warmly. ‘Really? That’s wonderful! We should celebrate. When is it?’ Elias grinned. ‘I was hoping you’d say that. The party’s tomorrow. Well, not so much a party as a small gathering. I’d love for you to be there.’ ‘I wouldn’t miss it for the world,’ Callie replied, her heart swelling with affection. ‘Good,’ Elias said. Then Callie’s face fell. ‘But I don’t even have a gift prepared.’ ‘Don’t worry about it. You being there is more than enough for me.’ Callie’s face reddened again. ‘But... I still want to give you something special.’ ‘Well, you could always wrap yourself up as a present,’ Elias suggest