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Heartbreak On A Birthday

Author: Mol Des
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-26 18:28:58

Salsa was putting her wardrobe in order and whistling Brian’s favorite song when she perceived a heady fragrance close by. Throwing caution to the wind, she never took it seriously and so continued with what she was doing.

Not until she got tickled in the ribs that she turned around to see Ken having a flower handy and a package dress in a bag.

“Happy birthday sweetheart,” Ken said, smiling cheek to cheek and about to give Salsa an engaging hug, when she pulled back, dragged a knitted brow and gestured at him to stay away.

Ken made a face at her and wondered what could be the problem. “Hey, you seem not to be in a good mood on your birthday. I bought you nice gifts for the forthcoming yacht party. I guess you will like it.”

Salsa interrupted him by snatching the items from him, “Thank you for the gifts, Ken, and I appreciate the birthday wishes. If you don’t mind I was very busy when you barged in,” she turned around, “I would love to continue…”

Ken surged close, “Hey, darling, what i
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