Chapter 269 - 269 Surprise Birthday Party Preparation: Day One.

269 Surprise Birthday Party Preparation: Day One.

The following day at the APB fashion company, Ella and Denise both working as a tag team informed Tom of their plan to give Leon a surprise birthday party.

Tom who knew his friend better than both of them advised Ella that it was a bad idea.

“Baby,” Denise fondly stroked Tom’s nape, making him tremble under her tempting touch. “We didn’t invite you here to give us a negative answer.”

“So true!” Ella concurred. She inwardly felt Leon was sitting in Tom’s current position and she was the one fondly touching him.

“But...”

“Shhhh!”

Denise put a finger on Tom’s lips and said, “no ‘buts’ my dear. Just say yes, you will make this happen.” Denise batted her eyelashes playfully at Tom and whispered something into his ear.

“How can I say no to that,” Tom laughed feverishly. “Consider it done, ladies.” He smiled while holding unto Denise’s waist.

“You two love birds are making me jealous,” Ella pouted animatedly.

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“Don’t mind this shameless fiance of mine.” Denise playfully released herself from Tom’s tender hold and took a seat beside him. “He keeps forgetting that I’m in my boss’s office and that I need to behave appropriately.”

At Denise’s comments, Ella and Tom stared at themselves and roared with laughter.

“You two are just perfect for each other.” Ella beamed. “I can’t wait for the day you’ll both walk down the aisle.”

“Thanks!” Both Tom and Denise said at the same time.

“Jinx!” Denise pointed at Tom while laughing her heart out.

“Fine!” Tom faked a frown. “You will tell me my task later for failing to jinx you first. But now, can we run over the birthday surprise plan again.”

“Sure!” Ella clasped her hand happily.

“This is going to be super fun!” Denise beamed while doing a victory dance.

“Firstly, we need to get Lily, Leon’s personal secretary, to come down to this office today without Leon suspecting anything,” Ella said.

“Okay, that’s easy!” Tom smiled because he knew Lily still had a hidden crush on him even though she was in a serious relationship.

“Splendid!” Ella’s eyes sparkled. “When Lily comes around, we would discuss the party plans in detail.” Ella further explained.

“Oh, it’s a lady’s thing, right?” Tom winked at Denise, making Ella and her giggle.

“Yes, we won’t want to bore you with the nitty-gritty of the party plans. Moreover, we feel bad for taking up your morning work time,” Ella said.

“Oh, that! You don’t have to worry about anything, Ella,” Tom spoke reassuringly. “I will do anything for this amazing angel in my life.” He gestured at Denise and got an instant perk on the cheek as appreciation.

“Thanks, sweetheart!” Denise cooed at Tom.

“Can we continue with the plans already?” Ella rolled her eyes at the love birds. “You guys are suffocating me with all this display of sweet emotions. It makes me want to match over to my husband’s office and demand instant cuddling therapy.”

“Hahaha!” Tom held his side from excessive laughing.

“After the birthday surprise, I, your substitute doctor recommend two weeks of compulsory cuddling and....” Denise cleared her throat and winked at Ella. “You know how your man likes it.”

“Oh my goodness!” Ella’s face turned red from blushing and laughing.

“Tom, please hold this mama bear of mine very well because she has a rotten mind!”

“Please, ladies, can we go back to what we were discussing?” Tom tried his best to sound serious. “I am a saint and you both are corrupting me.”

“Saint!” Ella and Denise both stared at each other and erupted with laughter.

“Oh, you both are so hilarious,” Ella wiped her moistened eyes with a handkerchief. “So, let’s continue from where we stopped. The second and most important task l need help with is deceiving John and my bodyguard. They report directly to Leon and would definitely ruin the surprise if I tell them to stay back on that day.”

“Wow, that’s going to be a big challenge because Leon does not joke with your security,” Tom said thoughtfully. “He would literally deal mercilessly with any of your bodyguards who slacks on duty and puts your life in danger.”

“That is so true,” Denise nodded her head at Tom’s statement. “I have a brilliant idea but I think we will need an insider at the villa for this idea to scale through. How about Paul, can we trust him not to divulge anything to Leon even at gunpoint.”

Ella thought for a while before responding.

“Paul can be trusted to an extent. But he fears his boss and doesn’t need a gun on his head to spill the beans. Let’s hear your idea first before I would know if I could trust Paul with it.”

“Okay, I was thinking we could substitute someone else for you in the villa. The fake you will pretend to be sick and can’t come to work on that special day.”

“Hmm... That sounds interesting!” Ella’s eyes sparkled. “So, what happens to the real me?”

“Well, when the fake you have been planted on the eve of the birthday, the original you will be moved that same night to our home. There you Tom and me, would prepare and leave for Leon’s office early. But, you will be in disguise so that no one will recognize you until you’re safely inside your husband’s private office.”

“Babe, when did you come up with this idea!” Tom asked in amazement. “Because it’s one hell of an idea!”

“Exactly my thoughts!” Ella clapped and cheered Denise. “Paul can be trusted with this, and I can use my secretary Joan to pretend as the fake me.”

“Fantabulous! I’m happy you guys like my idea,” Denise grinned.

“I can already feel my adrenaline kicking and I can’t wait for the eve of the birthday party to come.” Ella shook her body in enthusiasm. it’s going to be a...” Ella left the blank for Denise to feel.

“Sleepover night,” Denise screamed in excitement.

“Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!”

Both Ella and Denise screamed their lungs as they stood up and started jubilating.

“This is my cue to leave.” Tom cupped his ears with both hands, perked a celebrating Denise on the cheek, and ran out of the office.