The Birthday Boy

The day out with the guys was fun, I wont deny that, but the only problem with the guys is that they tend to draw things out a little longer then necessary, I told them I had wanted to get back by 5pm, but you cant exactly tell your best friends that you've got a date with your mom, can you? Anyways when I finally walked in the door the clock on the wall said 5:45pm

"Great, I should've known they'd make me late" I muttered to myself

"What was that hun, I didn't hear you" I heard mom say from the washroom upstairs

"Nothing mom, just muttering to myself" I replied "What are you up to?"

"Just making myself beautiful for my date tonight, he should be here in 45 minutes" I heard her say through a fit of giggles

"Nonsense, you're a beautiful woman no matter what and any man should feel honored to escort you out to dinner" I said, playing along with her game, the comment winning me a peck on the cheek and a swat on the butt which unless I was mistaken, was ended with a squeeze.

"Thank you dear, now out you go so I can finish up in here so you can grab a shower" she said.

Walking downstairs I spotted a vase sitting on the kitchen table containing somewhat wilting flowers, which gave me an idea, I walked into the kitchen and pulling the phone book from out under the phone, I opened it up to the page containing the names and phone numbers of the local florists. Finding one that would suit my idea, I dialed them up hoping that they wouldn't be busy

"Red Rose Florists, Rose speaking, how may I help you?" The voice chirped over the phone, making me wonder if that really is her real name.

"Yes could you tell me, do you do deliveries?"

"We certainly do, what would you like to have delivered?"

"I'd like a dozen of your finest roses delivered to this address" Giving her the address and mom's name

"And could you please include a card with them that says, 'Roses are Red, Violets are blue, but none of them compare, to how much I love you" please" I almost swear I heard her wipe away a tear.

"Certainly sir, will that be all for this evening?"

"Actually one more thing, I know its short notice, but it would be greatly appreciated if you could have those flowers delivered within the next 20 minutes or so, but the sooner the better"

"I'll send them out right away sir, the bill comes to $34 in total"

"Perfect" Giving her the proper card information, and having her add on a generous tip if the delivery person could make it here in time, I hung up the phone and smiled at the idea of what mom's reaction would be when the flowers arrive.

"Who was that on the phone?" I jumped, mom coming up from behind me

"How long have you been there?" I inquired

"I just walked in to let you know that the bathroom is all yours to get ready, and I heard you on the phone, and I was curious as to who it was"

"Just a wrong number" I lied, not something I enjoy doing, but to tell her the truth would ruin the surprise.

"Anyways I'll go and get myself ready and then once I'm finished that should give us enough time to get to the restaurant for dinner"

Skipping up the stairs, I grabbed a towel from the linen closet and made my way into the bathroom, just as I had finished stripping down and getting the water to the right temperature, I thought I heard the doorbell ring, certainly it must be the flowers, chuckling to myself as I stepped in. Glancing at the clock, I noticed that it had only been a mere 10 minutes since I had placed the order, well that delivery person certainly earned that tip, I thought to myself.