Forbidden Heat novel Chapter 174

Preparing for a little birthday surprise for Reiner had made me realized how well loved he is by the other members of staff. Everyone was excited about the event and was more than happy to help out with the preparations. They praised Reiner endlessly for his kind attitude and outstanding skill at this work. Prepping his birthday event along with the staff gave me a glimpse of another side of Reiner at work that I never knew.

I couldn’t stop smiling to myself throughout the morning as we continued to add final touches to the lunch venue. I had spent some time preparing the present for Reiner, although I wasn’t quite sure if he would like it.

“Miss Natalia, I think everything is ready now. We just need to serve the food,” a maid informed me with a pleased smile on her face.

“Thank you so much everyone for your hard work! I’m sure Reiner will be very happy,” I thanked everyone joyfully.

I couldn’t stop smiling every time that I imagined Reiner’s surprised and probably slightly embarrassed reaction at this birthday surprise. I took a look at my watch and realized that Reiner and Laura should already be on their way back to the mansion.

“Alright everyone. Just to recap one last time. Laura will bring Reiner here and everyone will start singing happy birthday as I bring the cake out. Ok?” I explained the plan one last time to the staffs that have gathered.

They all nodded with understanding. I’ve never prepared a birthday surprise like this before so I was truly excited to see how it would turn out.

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“3…2…1! Happy birthday to youuuu…Happy birthday to youuuu…”

On signal from me, everyone started singing happy birthday as Laura led a confused Reiner into the garden. Reiner, who was still dutifully holding many shopping bags filled with clothes I had ordered him to pick up for me, looked more confused with what was going on than anything.

His reaction was priceless, and it made me happy that the surprise seemed to be working. Holding the large chocolate birthday cake, I walked to the center table to place the cake with lit candles on the table.

“Reiner! Happy Birthday from all of us!” I said happily as I took his hand in mine, leading him to the cake. Dragging him made me realize how stiff his body was at that moment.

“Make a wish and blow out the candles,” I instructed excitedly before clapping my hands along with the others.

Reiner smiled a little at me before closing his eyes briefly to make a wish. Then he blew out all the candles in one breath amidst the cheer from everyone. I couldn’t stop smiling and clapping with joy, I would count this birthday surprise as a huge success.

“What did you wish for, R?” I whispered to Reiner in secret.

“That’s a secret,” Reiner whispered back before winking at me.

“Well, Happy Birthday!” I wished him a happy birthday again as I smiled widely at him. There are benefits to having nice teeth…

“Thank you everyone…for the surprise. Enough of your time here, please get back to work,” Reiner said, starting off with an appreciative and cheerful note but ending with his stern and professional voice.

Technically he was right. This was the staff’s working time and I bet there was many things that they needed to do on a daily basis to run this large mansion.

“You could cut them some slack…just for today…” I mumbled my protest.

“I already did,” Reiner said as he gestured to the cake and the lunch table that had been beautifully set up.