Chapter 117

Heirloom

Kia

They kept a firm grasp on my hand and led me somewhere while keeping my eyes covered with a blindfold. The fact that I couldn’t see anything made my heart race rapidly. I was quite concerned. The level of anxiety I’m experiencing right now makes me feel as though I’m about to throw up.

I overheard her mother say, “Okay, we are here!” as soon as they arrived.

“It’s all right, you can take the blindfold off now!”

When I opened my eyes, I couldn’t believe what I saw: a banner with my name on it that wished my lovely wife, Kianna, a happy birthday. I was completely taken aback.

I am completely unable to make sense of what is going on around me. “What—what is this?”

In every sense of the word, it came as a shock. It took me by surprise to see how stunning the garden currently is in this time of year. I cannot help but feel as though I am walking through the beautiful gardens of Eden.

They all said in unison, “Surprise!” with a