Caspian "Surprise!" The word boomed through the room, accompanied by a shower of glittering confetti and sparkling streamers that danced in the air. My eyes widened, and my heart skipped a beat as I took in the scene before me. The room was filled with my employees, all smiling and cheering. My secretary, Clara, stood out, holding a popper that had shot out the sparkling decorations, a bright smile on her face. As I looked around, my gaze landed on my best friend, Marcel, who was carrying a cake with a candle lit, the flames dancing in the center. It was then that I realized the truth – today was my birthday. Ava's soft whisper in my ear made sense of it all. "Happy birthday." I turned to her, and our eyes met. The surprise in my eyes was matched by the knowing glint in hers. It was c

