Well I thanked her and hung up. I turned to Uma who was holding that small plastic container with a lit candle in the middle of that small cake waiting for me to blow it.
My heart melted and went out for her because she had given me the best birthday surprise. My mom, my close friends Zulfi, Rahul, Jiju, Chetan and a few others never forget to with me on my birthday but today Uma did it first….
I placed the container on the grass and hugged her tightly like she was my last ray of hope of surviving on planet earth. After the hug, Uma brought back that “small” cake with the candle lit in front of me.
She said “now blow the candle and make a wish Krishna”. I made a wish and blew the candle. Then I took a piece of cake and tried to feed her but she instead took it from my hands and fed me first.
She said “today is your special day Krishna. Enjoy it. I only hope this tiny cake is to your taste”? I almost screamed “this is the tastiest chocolate cake I have ever had”.
Uma blushed at my compliment, she said “please be honest about it because I am dying to know as it is my first time”. I said “I swear this is the tastiest cake I have ever had”.
Uma burst into an ear to ear wide smile. I picked up another piece and fed her the cake. She ate it quietly while blushing uncontrollably like a newly wed bride. I held her face in my hands raising it to mine.
I said “you have given me the best birthday present ever Uma. The decision I took when I met you the first time, I am happy I was not wrong about it”.
Uma only whispered a “thank you Krishna” softly. We continued sitting there for another an hour or so before heading back to town. It was nearing 2pm now.
Uma said “if you don’t mind, can we go to the pub now”? While I was surprised by her ask, I was too much in a jubilant mood to deny her and drove straight to that place.
We entered and settled at the same table, just the two of us. We ordered beers and some starters. Then out of nowhere my friends showed up with a large chocolate cake wishing me happy birthday.
Now I did not see this coming and it was a totally unexpected but a pleasant surprise. We partied till 5pm before heading back home. Once we reached I went to my room to change.
When I came out to the living room, I was greeted by the most unbelievable sight. I saw Uma standing right outside wearing the same tracks and t-shirt I had given her on the first day when she had come to my house…
Before I could react or demonstrate any proof of my stupidity again… (which I did very well repeatedly since morning), she hugged me tightly. This was by far the most warmest hug she ever gave me and it did not feel even a cent sexual.
After the hug she sat me down on the sofa and brought me a pint of beer. She sat next to me looking into my eyes. I was too frozen by the turn of events to even react now.
She kissed my lips and looked into my eyes, she asked “I hope I was able to measure up to your standards to make your special day good enough with whatever little I could manage”?