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Nora & James: Part IV

JAMES II

"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday Dear James, happy birthday to you!" sang Nora and James' housemates Brad and Cooper. It was James' 21st birthday party and Nora had made sure that her beloved boyfriend would enjoy it. James had his birthday in March, only 8 months after the two had gone legit but by that time Nora was already in love. She didn't even hesitate when making the plans for her boyfriend's birthday. Despite all she had gone through in relationships, she was sure James was 'The One'. Funny thing is, she wasn't even looking for him. One day he had just presented himself and bam! That was it.

Nora beamed at James' smile, in all the time she had known him, she had never seen him smile that way. Content, happy, like a kid who had just seen Santa. Of course it made sense partly. Being nervous about her first birthday with James, Nora had gone all out. She had gotten him a gorgeous watch, a coffee mug (he lived for coffee), a ridiculous card and tickets to see his favourite rugby team play. She wasn't sure which of the numerous gifts she had considered James would like so she got all. All she wanted was for him to be happy. And judging from his huge grin that displayed his deep dimples, Nora could tell that she had done a good job. She had actually planned the whole thing for a while. Even though they lived in different cities she never wanted to feel like it. On the morning of his birthday, she had been on the first coach she could find. At 8 AM she was standing by his doorway, watching him sleep peacefully. It was a good thing Brad was such a light sleeper that he had heard her knock in the early hours of the morning. As quietly as she could, she snuck into his bed right under his arm. He smiled a little and gave her a kiss before returning to his slumber. Nora had never felt so happy in life, or so she thought. Two hours later when James woke up, all he could do was scream. "Babe?! How are you here?" James first said when he caught sight of Nora in his bed. "You are really here!" He exclaimed a few minutes later after processing the whole thing.

When James blew out his candles Nora had never felt so much prouder. The smile on James' face was bigger than she had ever seen before. She had completed her mission, making James as happy as she did 😊.

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