Happy Birthday Maria Novels & Stories

Elias said, his voice growing more serious. He drove us to a small, private cinema he had booked out. He made me close my eyes as he led me inside, his hands over my face until we were seated in the middle of the empty theater. When I opened them, the massive screen flickered, but no movie started. Instead, the theater remained bathed in a soft, golden light as bold, simple letters filled the darkness: **HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARA.** I gasped, the air catching in my throat as I turned to him in the dimness. My mind raced through the dates of the last few weeks, realizing my birthday was long gone. "Elias... my birthday passed. It was weeks ago."

As I wiped the pollen off my skin with a wet wipe, I shook my head and replied, "It was on sale, so I bought it." He eased up right away with a half-smile. "You sneakily munch on this sugary stuff all the time. No wonder you gained weight." We had been married for five years. Charles never cared about my birthday, but he remembered every little special thing about Avery Simpson. I would have felt wronged and argued with him in the past, but now I could not be bothered to say a single word.

“Let’s see… He works in your field, he takes you out for lunch breaks and didn't he help with a favor the other day?” Maria sighed. “It’s called being a good friend, Grace.” I gasped dramatically. “Oh, so now he’s just a friend?” Maria hesitated. “Well – and something of a colleague.” “But?” I prompted. She huffed, once again, dramatically. I hid a smile. “But he’s also… my friend.” Grace smirked. “A friend who happens to be really, really into you?” Maria glared. “That is not confirmed.” I snorted. “Maria. He gave you flowers for your birthday. Hand picked ones.”

“Her name is Lía. Beautiful girl. Architect. Sharp jawline. Comes from a good family. You’d like her. Very modern. Very… symmetrical.” I nearly laughed. “You want me to marry a woman because she’s symmetrical?” “No,” she said sweetly. “I want you to marry because you let that beautiful Spanish girl go. La diseñadora. What was her name? Natalia? No—Natalie.” I stopped walking. My mother sighed on the other end of the line. “She had fire, that one. A little mouthy, but passionate. She looked at you like you hung the moon. But you were too slow. Siempre tan lento, Luciano. Always waiting.”

Maria laughed and folded her arms, "Be glad that I'm here and don't complain! You also missed my birthday last year because you didn't want to come face to face with your ex-boyfriend's parents," "Shut up," Valerie replied and laughed before going to hug Gale and usher them into the room. Maria fist-bumped Gideon before flopping herself next to him, "I hope y'all weren't doing what I was thinking because Gale and I were there knocking for close to ten minutes," A sheepish smile appeared on Valerie's face as she answered, "Well, what if we were? It's my birthday after all. I can come whenever I want. I love to keep guests waiting,"

136. DINING WITH FAMILY "Hey baby girl," Maria waved at her friend. She had received an unexpected invitation from Matteo's grandmother for a get-together. Diana ran towards Maria and gave her a fierce hug. She had not expected to see her this soon and she had to admit that she missed her. "Congrats on your engagement," Diana said with excitement she took in her friend's presence. "Thank you my future is maid of honor," Maria beamed. Maria glared at her friend's husband in an unfriendly manner. "Matteo," She said in disdain.

Even if it's just his teaser for her, he found himself quite excited when Maria gave a positive response to his invitation. "6 PM will be fine Sir, oops I mean Echo," Teacher Maria replied while smiling as well. She was so happy being invited by a handsome Bachelor like Mr. del Fuego. It's her privilege. This will be her first date from the opposite sex and she is quite too excited about it.

"I heard Ms. Cooper's birthday was right before our anniversary?" Richard paused, not sure why she brought this up, and nodded. "Yes, they're two days apart. Why?" Maria glanced at him casually. "She gave me an anniversary gift last time, but I haven't prepared a birthday present for her. Ask her to make some time the day after tomorrow. I want to help her celebrate. I have a special present just for her." Richard's brows shot up in surprise, hesitating. "But, you and her…" "I have no problem with her," Maria replied calmly, even giving a slight smile. "Just tell her to come over."

This is the only thing I can ask him at the moment because I am still too stunned to speak. “Why wouldn’t I know about your birthday baby?” Enzo blurts, “and believe me when I said I came up with the most amazing gifts for you, happy birthday my queen” I just pounce into his embrace and close my eyes as the tears continue to fall. I never told this man about my birthday but here he is giving me a surprise which I can not believe at the moment. “Happy birthday lady boss” Maria says as she walks up of us, “boss has really put a lot of effort into making this day a memorable one for you”

The most important thing is that he got me a nice gift" she giggled. " Wow! What a lovely bag" Maria said while she approached Arianna. " Is it? Yes it is. Hi Maria" "Hi Arianna, good morning to you" Maria said with her hands at her back. " Good morning. Uhmm...why are your hands at your back? Are you hiding something? " Well...not really. I'll tell you why but first things first. Happy anniversary" " Oh my. You remembered? So sweet of you. Thank you for the wish. I do appreciate it"