It was a special day for her, it's her birthday. Despite my knowing about the significance of this day, I had to pretend like I had no idea. I was tempted to blurt out a happy birthday greeting.

The moment she stomped out of the room, I knew the plan was working. I could tell from the way she carried herself and the expression on her face that she was clearly upset. Without wasting a minute, I rushed into the kitchen and began preparing her favorite meal.

As the sun set and the evening grew dark, I waited patiently for her arrival. The moment she walked through the door, I saw her face light up as she caught sight of the decorations and the table laid out with her favorite meal. With a wide smile on my face, I cheered,

"Surprise! Happy birthday! I'm sure you're hungry, let's eat!"

The exhaustion of the day melted away as I watched her reaction, knowing that my efforts had paid off.