"I'm really happy to celebrate your birthday with you this year. I hope that in the coming years, the person standing by your side will always be me," Matthew said."Captain..." Cynthia was moved."Do you like it?" "Yes, I do," Cynthia replied truthfully. She truly enjoyed the fireworks. Even though fireworks were short-lived, they gave their all to create the most beautiful display."Look behind you." Matthew made way for her and directed her gaze toward the building. "Your birthday gift."Curiously, Cynthia turned around, wondering why he mentioned another gift when the ongoing fireworks already enchanted her. However, as soon as she saw the building before her, she froze.It was a galaxy-themed structure, with lights outside that made it appear as though it was floating in a vast starry sea, twinkling and shining like stars.Matthew took her hand and urged, "Let's go inside and take a look."Following him inside, Cynthia could not help but wonder when Matthew had prepa
When Cynthia looked through the telescope and saw an exquisitely beautiful star, she was shocked."I have bought this star and named it after you at the astronomical observatory. From now on, it's yours," Matthew said seriously, having taken care of all the necessary procedures beforehand. Cynthia was at a loss for words. She knew she could buy a star if she wanted to, but she disliked complicated procedures.Purchasing a star involved many formalities and processes, most of which had to be done in person. Considering all the hassle, Cynthia never went ahead with it.Yet, Matthew had given her one as a gift."Captain, thank you," Cynthia said, smiling.Matthew was happy.Amidst the sparkling stars and blossoming fireworks, the two of them embraced and laughed together.That night, after Matthew and Cynthia prepared their clothes for the next day in the second-floor bedroom, they rested there.The following day, Cynthia realized that when Matthew wished her a happy birthday,
Cynthia was taken aback. After recalling their past, her response was similar to before, "Because you deserve it.""That's right," Matthew said in his magnetizing voice.Cynthia glanced at him."If we compare it to an investment, then you are the project I'm willing to give my all for, regardless of success or failure. In other words, you're my dream," Matthew continued, being even more straightforward this time.Cynthia was stunned. The weight behind those two words was immense."Don't feel burdened because I treat you well," Matthew said while driving. He glanced at her from the corner of his eye and added, "As your boyfriend, if I can't even do the basic things of treating you well, then there's no point in being together.""Captain..." Cynthia was at a loss for words. Matthew drove steadily. "As long as you're happy, I'm content."He wanted to shower Cynthia with only the best, and wanted her to know that someone who truly loved her would act on it, not just with words.
Matthew should be happy about it, right?"For men, proposing is a significant event in their lives. He would prefer to be the one to initiate it," Moe earnestly told her.Cynthia pondered for a moment and glanced at Moe.Finally, she just said she would consider it.In reality, there was nothing to consider. She had already made up her mind about the proposal. After Moe left, she shared the two proposal plans she had written with Riley and Gaby in their group chat. She also mentioned that she was still thinking about other ideas.Both Riley and Gaby took the time to read the plans carefully and pointed out some shortcomings.[Riley: Did you forget the most important thing?][Cynthia: What?][Gaby: The ring! How are you going to propose to Captain without a ring?]Upon reading this, Cynthia instantly realized her carelessness.Oh, right. The ring... However, she did not know Matthew's ring size. While she could confidently and discreetly measure the ring size for someon
During Cynthia's birthday dinner that evening, Mitchell and Jimmy lived up to Cynthia's trust in them. Midway through the meal, they began to offer Cynthia toast, wishing her a happy birthday.Of course, they never intended for Cynthia to drink. "Cynthia, happy birthday!" Jimmy and Mitchell cheered.Cynthia clinked glasses with Jimmy.Mitchell asked Matthew, "Aren't you helping Cyn with the drinks?""It's her birthday today. A couple of drinks won't hurt. Even if she gets tipsy, I'll make sure she gets back safely," Matthew replied without realizing or suspecting Mitchell's intentions. Mitchell skillfully responded, "It's not just a couple of drinks. After Jimmy, Riley, and the others, they'll take turns toasting her too. Considering Cyn's poor alcohol tolerance, aren't you supposed to do something as her boyfriend?"Matthew pondered for a moment. As a boyfriend, it did seem reasonable to help his girlfriend with the drinks.When it was Linus and Alex's turn to offer Cynthia
Cynthia, seeing Matthew gazing at her, decided to pour herself a glass of wine. Till then, she had only had one drink, which was no big deal, but Matthew quickly caught on to her intention. After clinking glasses with Jimmy and finishing his drink, he refilled his glass on his own.When he clinked glasses with Cynthia, he deliberately moved a bit closer, whispering, "Why do I feel like they're trying to get me drunk?""What?" Cynthia looked puzzled, maintaining a calm exterior while feeling slightly uneasy. Was Matthew really that sharp?Matthew did not detect anything unusual from her expression and continued to tease her, "Wasn't it you who asked Mitchell and Jimmy to get me drunk?""No." Cynthia shook her head, glancing over at Mitchell and Jimmy, who were acting quite naturally.Seeing her reaction, Matthew started to doubt if he was overthinking it."If you don't want to drink anymore, then don't," Cynthia earnestly advised.Thirty minutes later, everyone had almost fin
Matthew walked over carefully, asking, "What's something that I shouldn't know?" Cynthia's body tensed. As she turned to face him, she murmured, "Captain..."Why did he come out? "Tell me… What shouldn't I know?" Matthew stood before her, enveloping her in his embrace. Cynthia instinctively tried to step back, only to realize she had a wall behind her, leaving her with no escape route.Witnessing this, the onlookers wisely made a swift exit. The corridor was empty in no time, leaving only the two of them."Hmm?" Matthew lowered his voice.Cynthia appeared innocent, with just a hint of unease as she uttered, "It's nothing.""Are you not going to tell me the truth?""Really, it's nothing.""Naughty kids get punished." Matthew's thumb lightly brushed against her rosy lips, teasing her.Cynthia noticed Matthew was rather drunk and quickly lied, "I accidentally tripped when I came out of the restroom earlier. I didn't want you to worry, so I asked them to keep it a secret.""
After that, Cynthia led Matthew away. Once they were in the car, Cynthia received messages from her two close friends, Riley and Gaby. She had not even opened their group chat when she guessed that their messages would not be anything serious. Her guess was correct.[Riley: Cyn, you're as impressive as always.][Riley: Just a friendly reminder, Captain is drunk, so take it easy when handling things. You know what I mean.][Riley: I'm not talking about the ring size measurement, you know.][Gaby: Honestly, I never thought you were the daring type.][Gaby: Go for it!][Cynthia: ...][Cynthia: What on earth are you both thinking? I'm just going to measure his ring size.][Riley & Gaby: Sure.]Cynthia fell silent. Sometimes, it was best not to reply when the conversation was getting out of hand. After changing the topic by saying she was getting some rest, she temporarily turned off her phone's screen. On the way back, she kept a close eye on Matthew's condition. Once she saw