Margot hesitated for a moment but soon compromised. "Fine, we'll open them together later."She stood up. "Let's go to the next place."Benjamin asked, "Where are we going next?"Margot smirked. "You'll find out when we get there."Benjamin nodded. "Alright, I'll leave everything to you today."Margot hooked her arm around his and left the private cinema. They got into the car and headed straight to the city center.After about 40 minutes, the car stopped in front of a restaurant.Margot opened the car door. "Let's go."Benjamin glanced at the place. "We're having dinner at this hour?"Margot gave him a mysterious smile. "Just alone would be boring. We definitely need some other activities."Benjamin nodded. "Okay, let's see what activities you have in mind."The two entered the restaurant. Margot gave her name to the waiter, and they were led into a lift.Benjamin didn't feel much at first. But when the glass on both sides of the elevator lit up, he turned and realized tha
Margot put on a smile. "It's okay. I can take the pictures if you can't. It's enough if one of us knows how to do it. When you're old and can't walk, I'll take ugly photos of you. By then, you won't even be able to catch me. Just imagining it is quite amusing."Benjamin retorted, "How are you so sure that I'll be the one unable to walk first? What if it's you?"Margot huffed confidently. "It will be you. I'm young and beautiful."Benjamin chuckled. "This is the first time I've heard that being unable to walk in old age is related to beauty."Margot rolled her eyes. "Of course. Good-looking people receive better treatment.""Okay, whatever you say." Benjamin thought she was being narcissistic. But at the same time, he found her adorable.Soon, the food was served. Margot handed another box to him. "Here, this is the second gift for today."Benjamin took it. "Are there gifts for every date?"Margot gave a mysterious smile. "That's a secret."Benjamin nodded. "Alright, I'll look
As the kiss ended, a blush tinted Margot's cheeks. Her eyes held a hint of bewilderment, and she shivered slightly. "Uh ... it's a bit cold. Let's go."Benjamin smiled. "Didn't you feel cold when you were dancing just now?"Margot shook her head. "Dancing was a warm-up exercise. I didn't feel cold at all."Benjamin continued to embrace her as they stood up and left the restaurant. "Where to next?"Margot smiled. "Home."Benjamin cocked an eyebrow. "It's still early, and we're going home already?"Margot shrugged. "It's a beautiful night. Shouldn't we spend it at home?"Under Margot's twinkling gaze, Benjamin was at a loss for words.After exiting the restaurant, Benjamin's phone rang. He checked it and said to Margot, "It's Seb."Margot said, "Answer it."Benjamin answered the call, saying, "Hello?"Sebastian asked, "Where are you?"Benjamin chuckled. "What's the matter?"Sebastian huffed. "Come to 1999 for a drink."Benjamin glanced at Margot. "Why should I drink with yo
"This is great!" Someone immediately cheered, and others followed suit. They began hollering at Benjamin and Margot.Margot grasped Benjamin's hand excitedly. "This sounds fun! I want to play!"Benjamin narrowed his eyes threateningly at the person with the cherry. "You better behave. I won't spare you if you play any tricks.""Don't worry, you're the star tonight. I wouldn't dare mess with you." The person quickly reassured him with a smile.Benjamin and Margot sat in the chairs that had already been arranged. The person with the cherry approached, holding the string that suspended the cherry between them."Lean in closer!""Closer! Even closer!"The surrounding crowd started to cheer.Benjamin and Margot leaned in, approaching the cherry right before them.Margot blinked at Benjamin playfully while Benjamin's smile deepened."Alright, let's begin!" The person yelled, and the two leaned toward the cherry together.However, just as they were about to bite the cherry, it was
Margot looked at Tamara in surprise. "Tammy, are you trying to make a fool out of me?"Tamara smiled mischievously. "Why would I? I just thought it was a good day today, and it wouldn't be fair to let Benjamin's birthday pass without doing something."The corners of Margot's mouth twitched. "Fine, what kind of trouble do you have in mind for us?"Tamara walked over and hooked her arm with hers. "How could I bear to cause trouble for you? I thought of a game to test your boyfriend's strength."Margot became interested. "Tell me. What game do you have in mind?"Benjamin suddenly had a bad feeling about this. He looked at Sebastian. "Aren't you going to do something about this?"Sebastian shrugged. "Why should I intervene?"Benjamin gritted his teeth. "You're a terrible friend!"What a traitor!Natasha urged, "Come on, tell us. The suspense is killing me."Tamara smiled at Benjamin. "The rules of this game are simple. Benjamin will do push-ups, and Margot will sit on his back. W
Seeing that teasing Benjamin and Sebastian wasn't effective, and with time passing quickly, some people shifted their attention to Tamara and Margot.Someone took out a fake spider and threw it at Tamara's feet. "Tamara, what's under your foot?"Tamara remained unfazed. Someone blew bubbles toward Margot, who simply closed her eyes.Just then, Natasha began the countdown."10, 9, 8, 7 ..."Suddenly, someone took out a box and handed it to Tamara. "Tamara, take a look at what's inside. It seems to be from Sebastian's clothes. Did he prepare a gift for you?"Tamara opened her eyes at this. She took the square box and opened it. Suddenly, a lizard-like creature jumped out.Tamara was startled and immediately leaned back. Sebastian's back tensed, and he lay down to hug Tamara."6, 5, 4 ..."Just when the countdown was about to end, the sound of a balloon being burst rang out.Natasha's voice stopped, and she exclaimed, "Benjamin won!"Benjamin stopped, and Margot got off his bac
The three ladies burst into laughter.As time passed, the night sky became adorned with sparkling stars. Benjamin drank his last glass of wine and addressed everyone, "We still have some time before the day ends, and I want to spend it with Margot. So, I'll be taking my leave now. Have fun without us."The others immediately teased, "Wow, it seems Benjamin has something more important to do.""Have a pleasant night, Benjamin!"Sebastian also stood up. "I have to send Tammy home. Do continue without us."The crowd fell silent. Why were the two of them so synchronized all of a sudden?Joseph cocked an eyebrow. "Since that's the case, I'll leave too. I have an early flight tomorrow.""Sure, let's go together." Benjamin smiled and walked over to Margot. He put his arm around her waist and pecked her on the cheek. "Let's go home."Smelling the strong scent of alcohol, Margot immediately looked at Tamara. "Tammy, give me one of your sobering scented tea leaves quickly. He drank too m
Benjamin walked in and looked at each photo. The smile plastered across his face deepened with each one. When he finished looking at all the pictures, his gaze fell on Margot, who was holding a cake in her hands.The candles on the cake flickered, and her beautiful face was adorned with a bright smile. She walked up to him. "Make a wish."Benjamin took the cake and placed it on the dining table. Then, he took her hand and sat her beside him. "Let's make a wish together.""Sure." Margot nodded.Both of them closed their eyes and clasped their hands together. After about ten seconds, Margot opened her eyes. She saw Benjamin smiling at her.Her nose prickled again, and she asked, "Why are you looking at me like that? Did you make a wish?""Yes, I did." Benjamin nodded.Margot giggled. "Then, blow out the candles.""Let's blow them out together," suggested Benjamin.Margot nodded, and both of them leaned in toward the cake. They blew out the candles together."Happy birthday!" Ma