So my girl’s been workin’ crazy hours lately, super tired. Woke up thinkin’, “Man, I gotta make her feel special TODAY.” Scrolled through some old notes on my phone where I jotted down things she mentions liking – ended up pickin’ 10 things to cram into one day. Here’s how it went down:
The Morning Setup
First off, set the alarm an hour early – that hurt. Stumbled into the kitchen, squintin’ at the coffee maker. Made her favorite vanilla latte just right, steamed milk and all. Then grabbed roses from the balcony pot I’ve been secretly not killin’ for once. Trimmed the stems kinda messy, but hey. Placed the coffee mug and single rose next to our sleepy cat on the bed. Tip-toed out before she opened her eyes.
Midday Sneak Attack
Called Jimmy at the flower shop downtown – dude owes me for helpin’ him move last month. Convinced him to deliver sunflowers (her absolute favorite) to her office “anonymously.” Lunch break rolls around, I texted her: “Check your 3rd desk drawer.” Snuck in her fancy dark chocolates yesterday when I picked her up. Heard her smile through the phone call later. Score.
Evening Mission
Left work early, speed-walked to the grocery store like a maniac. Grabbed stuff for her comfort food: creamy carbonara. Got fancy pancetta instead of regular bacon – splurged a little. Cleaned up the tiny kitchen explosion afterward (worth it). Lit those coconut-scented candles she loves but “never remembers to use.”
Heard her key in the lock, yanked the ugly sweatshirt off, put on that stupidly soft cashmere hoodie she got me last Christmas. Stood there holdin’ a plate of pasta lookin’ like a doofus. She walked in, saw the candles, saw the hoodie, saw the pile of dishes in the sink (oops), and just laughed that quiet happy laugh.
The Unplanned Bonus
Was plannin’ just 10 things, right? But later, when she was zoning out watchin’ some baking show, I just started massaging her feet without askin’. No big speech. Her sigh? Best damn sound ever. Stole #11 right there.
Okay, almost forgot the dumbest part: left sticky notes. Stuck ’em stupid places:
- “Your coffee could never be bitter” – on the milk carton
- “My keys are lost again. You still look gorgeous” – on the bathroom mirror
- “Sunflowers suit you better” – taped under the delivered bouquet card
Found one stuck to the cat later. Success level: chaotic good.
Fell asleep feelin’ like the best damn boyfriend ever, even though the toast at breakfast was totally burnt. Oh! Important note: The pancetta cost way too much. No regrets though. Her smile at dinner? Damn. That’s the stuff. Btw, faking being asleep when she got in bed just to feel her hug me? Pure gold. 10/10 surprise day, would chaos again.
