Aiden’s jaw hurt from grinning widely. He couldn’t stop himself, though. He was gazing joyfully at a bouquet of fifty red tulips from Edward and a hundred cupcakes with rainbow-colored cream cheese on top from Matt. Both gifts had been delivered to him right after lunch.
Hey, Ed. Thank you for the tulips, love. I love you with just as much passion as you love me. Obviously, you’re just as “excessive” as I am. Can’t wait for dinner tonight.
Matty, thank you for the cupcakes. I’ve already eaten a couple of them. I’ll share them with Judith first before I distribute the remainder to the rest of the finance department. By the way, your gift is equally “excessive.” Can’t wait to see you later tonight. I love you.
Aiden placed the huge box of cupcakes on Judith’s desk. His executive assistant
