Just a Walk in the Park

A couple of weeks had past and you and Darren had definitely forgotten about the Charlotte incident. It was like it didn’t even happen. You felt so happy when you were with him but today was not a good day.

Darren was coming over and he knew what day was coming up but you really didn’t want to hear anything more about it. Every second of the day he mentioned it and you were sick of it. You weren’t upset at Darren it just wasn’t your favourite time of year.

‘Hi there.’ Darren says as he walks into your house,

‘Hi!’ you reply giving him a kiss,

‘So guess where I was earlier.’ He says,

‘Umm.. I don’t know. Where were you earlier?’ you ask curious,

‘Shopping for my absolute favourite girl in the world because if you hadn’t noticed it’s her birthday soon!’ Darren tells you and your mood instantly drops, you try to act happy,
‘Oh really? You don’t have to get me anything.’ You say trying to smile,

‘Yeah I do! It’s your day to do whatever you want.’ He says wrapping his arms around your waist,

You just mumble an agreement,

‘Hey, what’s wrong?’ Darren asks instantly worried,

‘It’s nothing.’ You say walking away and sitting on the sofa,

‘Well something’s got you down. Have I done something wrong? You can tell me.’ he says as he scoops you up into his lap,

‘You haven’t done anything wrong.’ You say smiling up at him as you push his curls out of his eyes,

‘Well what is it then?’ he asks holding your hands in his,

‘This is really stupid. But I just don’t like my birthday that much.’ You say looking down at your lap,

‘Why wouldn’t you like your birthday?’ Darren asks pulling you in for a hug,

‘I just.. it makes me feel like a failure because I haven’t reached my goals yet and it just isn’t special, I haven’t done anything to make an impact, not like you.’ You say smiling up at him,

‘You know, you’re really silly sometimes.’ He says laughing, ‘but I can promise you that this year your birthday is going to be the most special one ever.’

‘Okay.’ You saying smiling but you weren’t so sure, this was the first birthday where you actually had someone who really cared about you.

* * *

It was now one day before your birthday and you weren’t even excited that was until you received a very nice text from Darren,

Darren: Be ready for 7pm tomorrow for your birthday surprise!

You had no idea what he was planning but you were hoping it wasn’t anything big,

You: Okay. But promise me you haven’t spent much. You don’t need to get me anything.

Darren: Just be ready for then. I know you’re going to like it!

You: Hmm… Okay! Any clues?

Darren: Well… check your mail later!

Now you were just curious so you waited until the mail came. You find a box wrapped in ribbon with a note on the top,

‘Happy Birthday – Love D

P.S. There’s still more to come.’

You just shook your head knowing he’s gone completely overboard and decide to look inside the box only to find the most beautiful dress you’ve ever seen! It was blue and all made of lace, but it wasn’t too revealing and was just the perfect summer dress ever.

You found yourself smiling so much at the dress because you knew that Darren picked out the perfect dress for you and you couldn’t wait to see his reaction when you wear it tomorrow,

Maybe this is going to be a good birthday after all.

You think as you rush to try the dress on.

* * *

It was finally the day of your birthday and you neglected to turn on your computer because you knew you would be bombarded with birthday messages. Instead you just sat and waited for 7pm. You just wanted to see Darren today, you were desperate.

You get ready early because you decide to actually put some make-up on just to impress Darren. Just as you walk out your bedroom door the doorbell goes and you know its Darren.

You check yourself over in the mirror once more and finally open the door only to see Darren standing there dressed in a suit with one of his typical jumpers on underneath then in black skinnies. You were blown away. He looks really really good, you think as he looks you up and down as well,

‘Hi.’ You say smiling not able to say anything else because you were still processing how handsome he looked in that outfit,

‘Hi… you look absolutely beautiful.’ He says kissing you quickly, ‘I got you some flowers.’

He hands you over the bunch of flowers which were also perfect, ‘I told you you didn’t have to get me anything.’ You say as you smell them and put them in a vase,

You notice that Darren just chuckles to himself as if he has something planned for later on,

‘Okay so why are we dressed up?’ You ask,

‘Well, time for your birthday present!’ he says taking you by the hand and rushing you out the door.

* * *

Darren parks at what looks like the fanciest restaurant you have ever seen and you are completely shocked at how mind blowing this all was.

Darren gets out and rushes over to your side as you get out the car and link your arm in his,

‘Darren… you seriously didn’t have to do any of this. This is just… amazing!’ you say as you lean into his warm body and he wraps his arm around your waist,

‘This is your day, (Y/N). and you deserve the best day ever!’ he says as you walk inside only to find that the restaurant is even more exquisite inside.

Darren takes you to your table which was in the corner of the restaurant where it was quieter and on the table were lit candles and playing in the background was really romantic music and you couldn’t help but feel out of placed and like a spoiled girlfriend because this was just nothing you’d ever experienced before.

You sit down at the table and look straight at Darren, who was smiling opposite you,

‘So, what do you think?’ Darren asks,

‘I think that you ignored me when I told you not to spend too much on me but… this is just so completely perfect.’ You say laughing slightly, ‘I might even start liking my birthday again if I get this everytime.’

‘I’m glad you like it but I didn’t just bring you to a fancy restaurant just to eat food.’ He says smirking,

‘Why else did you bring me here then?’ you ask as you start playing footsie under the table with Darren’s feet,

‘Well looks like our waiter is coming over so we’ll have to save that part for later.’ He says chuckling as he sees you shake your head at him.

You have a great meal and you can’t believe at how posh the food is and Darren just sits there laughing at you as you have to ask the waiter what most of the food is in the menu.

After your meal, you and Darren decide to share a dessert and you decided to pick this really fancy sounding ice cream because who doesn’t love ice cream!

As the dessert was coming to an end you notice that Darren was getting quieter and you couldn’t help but wonder why,

‘Are you okay?’ you ask smiling over at him,

‘Yeah I’m great. So do you want to go outside for a bit, I hear this place has a great outdoors bit where you can see all the stars in the sky?’ he asks you getting up and taking your hand before you can answer,

‘Okay then.’ You say giggling.

Once you get outside Darren walks you up to the edge where you can see all the stars in the sky, you lean against Darren,

‘This is perfect. Thank you so much!’ you say turning round to look at him,

‘Time for your final present.’ He says softly as he gives you a box.

You look at it curiously as you unwrap it carefully. There was a note on the top,

‘You like writing notes don’t you?’ you say laughing as you read it,

It simply said ‘I Promise…’

You get confused, so you open the box to reveal a silver ring with the pattern of autumn leaves circling around it, you’re shocked and look up to Darren,

‘It’s a promise ring.’ He says taking your hands in his and you smile up at him, ‘I just wanted you to know that I’m not going anywhere and this is a symbol of it. I promise to always pick up your call, to listen to you whenever you need me to, to kiss you whenever you want but most importantly. I promise to always love you no matter who we’re with or where we are, you’re the only one I want to be with.’

You try to process what is happening and at this point you realise you really do love Darren with all your heart and he loves you too,

‘Darren…’ you say as tears flow down your face, ‘I love you so much. This is perfect, you’re perfect!’

Darren just smiles as you hug him and kiss him as you put the ring on your finger.

After you’d spent most of the evening on the rooftop looking up at the stars Darren finally decides to take you home but when you get there you drag him inside as you start kissing him with so much passion.

Darren seems get the signal as he starts kissing you and taking charge. You knock over quite a few things and you know that this is what you want as you travel to your bedroom. You find yourself lying next to Darren as you start taking your clothes off. Once you’re both down to your underwear Darren looks to you, you just nod your head and say, ‘I’m ready.’ As you smile and in this moment you finally feel perfect being here with Darren and nothing but his love.

Best Birthday ever!

You think as you fall asleep next to the one person you love the most in the world.