Chapter 18

                                    

                                          
"Are you ready?",I turned to question Rohail, who responded with a wide grin and a simple nod. Glancing at his unruly hair, I couldn't help but shake my head in amusement. Oh, this boy!
"Mess it up a bit.Just run your fingers through it.", I directed him, taking a moment to adjust his collar before spritzing a touch of perfume onto him. Finally, I handed him the flower bouquet we had purchased, completing the look.
"Now listen.Go to her and say it.Don't get nervous.You are The Rohail Malhotra."
He nodded in acknowledgment before disappearing into the dimly lit room, leaving me standing outside the door, waiting for the cue. A snap of fingers , provided me with te signal to flip the switch and step into the room.
Inside, Surbhi stood with astonishment evident in her wide eyes and her hands instinctively covering her mouth. Before her stood Rohail, holding the pink rose bouquet with a grin stretching across his face. 
So romantic! 
"Happy birthday to you," I sang softly, carrying a cake delicately cradled in my arms as I approached her.
"Thank you so much, guys. I thought you forgot," Surbhi exclaimed, her face lighting up with a radiant smile. 
Isn't it peaceful to see someone so happy when you do the bare minimum for them?
"How can we dare to forget your birthday?",both me and Rohail asked in unison before we launched into a bear hug.Due to the sudden stimuli we found ourselves toppling over our backs hitting the couch.
As we all collapsed onto the plush couch, giggles erupting from our tangled limbs, Surbhi finally caught her breath. Wiping a happy tear from her cheek, she beamed at us. "This is honestly the best birthday surprise ever! You two are the absolute best."
Rohail, still slightly flushed due to the sudden fall, scratched the back of his neck sheepishly. "Well, we couldn't let your special day pass without making it something to remember, right?"
Surbhi's cheeks flamed a lovely shade of pink, but her smile only widened. "You guys are too much! But seriously, thank you. This means the world to me."
I couldn't help but roll my eyes at the silent confession between these two love birds.Can they not make it a little more obvious?
"Come on, guys! Let's cut the cake. We haven't got time," I exclaimed, clapping my hands together as I helped Rohail to his feet, gently coaxing him up from the comfort of the couch where had made himself comfortable already. 
After we had made Suru cut the cake,she fed the first piece to Rohail with her cheeks burning scarlet.So very adorable.
I eagerly presented her with a handmade birthday card and the hoodie she had longed for, my anticipation palpable as I awaited her reaction. The instant she unwrapped my gift, a wide smile spread across her face, and she enveloped me in a tight hug, catching me off guard and leaving me momentarily breathless.
"Thank you so so so much. I love them."
After she finally released me from her tight embrace, I gasped for air, teasingly remarking, "If this is how you thank me, I won't give you another chance."
Surbhi simply shrugged at my breathless state before turning eagerly toward Rohail, her eyes filled with anticipation. Truth be told, I was just as curious as she was about what he had chosen for her. Despite my earlier inquiries, he had remained mysteriously silent on the matter.
With a casual gesture, Rohail slipped his hands into his pants pockets and retrieved a stunning pendant adorned with the initials "SR."
Oh my God!