RENEE

"Renee, Renee... there's a surprise package for you."

The cheerful voice of Sally, my colleague and closest friend here at the restaurant, echoed throughout the building, and as I looked up from the counter, my gaze was drawn to her slim, bouncing figure.

She was carrying a simple flower bouquet and a box with a red ribbon wrapped around it.

"What have you got there?" I asked sharply, my eyes narrowing slightly as she approached me. “Is this some kind of prank or something?" ...