The Sweetest Thing on the 6th

"On the 6th day of the 6th month, you will receive 6 gifts from me."

The last two birthdays I had were disastrous because of R, who was my boyfriend at that time. We would always have big fights on my big day. And so this year, I decided to do nothing even though it was my dream to have my all my friends under one roof on birthday.I ended up planning a simple dinner at home and then sleep. Enough trauma for me.

I was loaded with work on my big day. I have just minimized A's YM window as we were just exchanging messages a few minutes back.

Then I got an SMS from him asking me if I were busy. I asked why he had to still text me when we're both on YM. I then received a phone call from him. He said, "Pa'no ako mawa-YM sa'yo, eh nasa labas ako ng building mo?). My heart was pounding because I knew he was up to something and as much I like surprises, I'm embarrassed to show how I really feel. Maybe I'm not comfortable with the pressure of acting surprised.

I then went downstairs and met up with him. He handed my a piece of Post-it that said, "On the 6th day of the 6th month, you will receive 6 gifts from me."

I was right, he was indeed up to something but I didn't know what to expect.

When I went back to my office, a co-worker went over and handed me a beautiful paper bag with a very elegant ribbon around it. I though it came from her, until I noticed the tag that has "#1" written on it. I felt my heart pounding as I was nervous and excited at the same time. I opened it, and it was a very nice green long-sleeved shirt. Kaloka.

Later in the afternoon, right after I had a short cigarette break, another co-worker handed over a gift. Its tag had "#2". It was the cute tripod he promised to give me weeks ago. (He knows how I love taking photos)

Shortly after that, I received a file from him via YM. It was a Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah ticket! I've been wanting to see the play since last year. That's gift #3.

An hour later, I got an email from him with the subject: #4. It's an hour of full-body massage for 2 at Nurture Spa in Tagaytay. We've been talking about going to the spa a few weeks back and I didn't expect that we'd really be able to go there. He knew we needed this after our very stressful week.

After work, I met up with him as I invited him for dinner and sleepover at my place. He handed over a CD full of MP3s and God knows how long I've been wanting to get copies of those since every time I attempted, we end up doing something else. (You get the drift.) That's gift #5.

We then hailed a cab. I noticed him silently talking to the driver and then I realized we were on a different route. He told me he wanted to show my #6. At that time, I was already blushing, my heart extremely palpitating, and I couldn't look him in the eye. I was just too conscious and excited. I was worried because I told the peeps at home that I was gonna be home early. After half an hour or so of traveling, we arrived in Teacher's Village and went to a nearby bank. A said we were gonna drop by his friend just for a few minutes because he had to pay her. So after withdrawing, we went to this pool place where we were supposed to meet his friend.

He took me to this VIP room where he said his friend was. When the door opened, my friends just jumped from behind he pool table. He organized a surprise party for me! My friends from work and my friends from my previous company were there. Was in awe for a few minutes and almost teary-eyed. There was cake, beer, pool table and videoke. It was my surprise birthday party. It's his 6th gift, my most cherished one.

This is something I never expected and yet have always dreamed of happening on my birthday. A made it all happen. It was the best birthday of my life. Nobody has done anything as sweet and thoughtful as this. Maybe he is the one?

:)