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It was her birthday once again. No presents, no cards, not even a phone call but that wasn’t unusual. She’d not received anything for years.
She’d ordered a bunch of roses from Interflora with a birthday message to herself attached. It was something she did every year. At least she got a ‘happy birthday’ from the guy that delivered them.
They looked beautiful sitting on the window ledge. She knew it was silly but she couldn’t help but talk to them, after all they were the nearest thing to company she would have.
That evening, after eating a ready meal for one, and enjoying a glass of wine she heard some noise outside. She gingerly parted a couple of the roses and peered through the window wondering what was happening.
There was a group of people. They were walking along the street laughing and waving their hands in the air. For fear of being seen, she swiftly returned to her chair.
Her doorbell rang, giving her a start. Who was it? What did they want?
She walked to the door and opened it, just a fraction.
“Surprise!”, shouted the crowd.
Surprised she was, for it was the last thing she’d expected!
“Oh, no”, said one of them as they fell quiet, “this seems to be the wrong door, sorry to disturb you miss”.
Thanks to Sadje for hosting What Do You See?.
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This is quite sad. I remember ringing my Mum and singing Happy Birthday down the phone only to be told by a complete stranger that whilst she enjoyed my rendition, she wasn’t my Mum nor was it her birthday. I was really embarrassed, but we chatted for a few minutes and she said it had made her day.
Oh my goodness. What started awkwardly ended delightfully!
I was glad I made her smile.
Oh dear… that was dreadful, and sad too. Still, another little glass of wine will be nice! 🍷
It does wonders! Thanks, Chris
Keith. How could you! I did not see that coming. I had a surprise party for my 29th birthday and a surprise baby shower. Not sure surprise parties are my thing. If I was her, I might have been relieved, lol.
Nor mine, Denise, I’ve got a big birthday coming up…oooh-errr!
This is so sad, but you got me hooked and I need to know what happens next!
Aw! Poor thing- I bet for a second she was elated!
Aw! A sad story. But perhaps the surprise did cheer her up. Thanks Keith for joining in.
Oh my goodness! That poor thing. I’ve never been one for surprise parties. Wonderful read! 🍷
I’m not a big fan of surprise parties, but if she’d told them it was her birthday and asked them to stay a moment, maybe they would have.
This one feels so sad and lonely 🥺. If I could teleport into the story I would go with a bottle of wine and cake to wish her a good one and keep some company.
Wow, deeply moving and poignant Keith.
Aww! Poor thing!