129. His birthday gift

Roseline's POV

The clock was about to hit 12 but the birthday boy was still in his study and I was not sure if he would come out before 12 or not because he has the habit of working till midnight.

There were only 5 minutes left when I heard the clicking sound of his study's door. I quickly grabbed a book lying nearby and started pretending to read, attempting to act casual even though my heart was racing.

I don't know why I did that when I was actually waiting for the clock to hit 12 so that I could wish him and give him the gift that I bought from the market. I am still not sure if he would like it or not.

I had spent a long time contemplating the perfect present, but now I was plagued with doubt, fearing that it might be too childish.

He went straight to the bathroom without saying a word, and I let out a long breath, relieved that he hadn't noticed my nervous behavior.

As the hands of the clock drew closer to 12, my heart pounded in my chest, anticipating the building with every se