Melissa simply smiled at him and shrugged. It was a silly thing. Most likely, only a naïve person like her would wish for it.
They enjoyed the food and the cake. When they were done, she quickly picked a few balloons and pricked them with a needle. Oh, boy. The look of irritation on his face was priceless. Bursting them produced very loud sounds. Given how he’s used to a quiet working environment, she’s really testing his patience. He warned her with a glare before leaving with a shake of his head.
She grinned, nonetheless. His reaction was good enough. She took a couple of balloons to bring to his study.
When he faced her and noticed her suspicious movements, he warned, “I swear if you burst those balloons here, I’m not giving you your gift.”
She was grinning in mischief and took a
