The sky was like a dark bandage rolling over the rooftops of houses when we reached home after the awards ceremony.

My eyes were fluttering to sleep until the car came to a halt.

Sidd opened my door for me and offered me a hand.

I still felt like a princess with my award.

Ahhh, that feeling......

"I'm proud of you, baby." He whispered in my ear.

Just then - I felt his arms wrap around my waist and pick me up in them.

I wrapped mine around his neck and snuggled up into the inner pockets of his blazer.

His natural warmth made me feel safe and even prouder to have such a supporting partner.

He laid me onto the bed and tossed his blazer off.

I saw the naughty twinkle in his eye.

"It's your birthday tomorrow babe." He whispered, standing beside me and leaning over the bed side so that his mouth was over my ear.

"Yeah..."

"Would you like me to give you your birthday gift tomorrow or......"

I laughed and a cheeky smile drew on his face.

Vigorously, he unbuttoned his shirt and fell on top of my lips.

Our lips intertwined while his hands crept up my back and undid the laces of my gown.

I grabbed onto the hard wooden furnished bed frame while he caressed my stomach.

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The next morning, I awoke up with a start.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY REEM!!!!"

I literally jumped.

Oh my freakin days.

Sidd was standing in my bedroom wearing a tuxedo with his hair gelled back and was carrying a plate with a croissant and hot chocolate, as well as nicely arranged cut up slices of oranges.

Woah.

I was too stunned to say a word.

I jumped out and pounced on him like a dog meeting it's owner after a long time.

"Thank you Sidd!!!"

He kissed me on the lips and fed me the croissant after I had freshened up.

When I came out of the bathroom after my relaxing hot bath, I saw flower petals scattered around a box which was wrapped in beautiful sparkly golden wrapping paper.

I wiped my hair as I walked towards it and undid the silk lacing over it.

To dear Reem,
Happy birthday, have a great day and hope you like your birthday present :)

I smiled surprisingly and tore the wrapping paper.

Inside the beautiful box was a silky, full short party dress. My eyes rolled around the dress in shock.

Wowww! This dress was so nice.

Hope you wear it tonight ;)
The label said.

I smirked and ran to find Sidd with it on, but he was nowhere to be seen?

Where's he gone?

Then - I saw him.

Standing with his hands in his trouser pockets, one leg crossed over, he leant back over the car, watching either sides of him and then the blinding whiteness of my dress caught his attention.

With my fingers twiddling, I walked in my Gucci heels across the driveway fountain.

A smile seemed to draw on his face and he seemed to sigh in satisfaction.

"Woahh, you look..... hot." He said, eyeing me up and down and stiffening away. He leant his head on his Rolls Royce, pulling my gentle fingers slightly.

"Well, you don't look too bad yourself," I smirked with my head up jokingly.

He shook his head in denial and we sat in his convertible car.

"Sooo.... first stop is - Raju's Gola stand?" He chuckled.

"No, first stop is your mum's house."

Sidd looked at me in a surprised way but he noticed the twinkle in my eyes.

"Sure, mum would love to see you."

💓

The house was small compared to the large mansion that mega star Sidd owned, but it's commodity made Reem feel right at home.

As they waited in anticipation for Vibha Aunty to open the door, Sidd and I looked around the entrance decoration awkwardly.

"Hel........ OMG SIDD! REEM DARLING?!"

"Hiiii!!!!"

"Hi mom."

She clasped us tightly and kissed Sidd so hard that he had to wipe it off afterwards.

"Reem, as far as I can remember - it's your birthday today!"

"Yes aunty! That's why I would like your blessings first."

"You've grown so mature now haven't you sweetheart?"

I suddenly felt a wave of sadness carrying me in its pressure.

"You are my mother after all." I said, covering it up with a smile.

"Hmm, come on in."

"Auntie, where is Abhi Dada?"

"Oh, he is coming, he's just gone to get something."

"Okay, err let's go see my bedroom Reem."

Vibha aunty chuckled and left us.

"Yeah, let's take a 100th visit to your room."

"Okay."

We both burst out laughing. There was always something special about birthdays, especially mine.

Hope everyone's enjoying their weekend - read the next few chapters to see the new characters I introduce. Can you guess who? ;) thanks again x