“Parcels, games, entertainment. Done. Got the coding for decorations? I still couldn’t find it in the system.”
“Found something better. But I’ll need help.”
We finished everything just as guests arrived, entry pad scanning in each individual.
The VIP was en-route, guided by my partner.
We all hid.
When they arrived, the room scanned my partner in first.
VIP in second, “why is it night-time?”
“Surprise!” we said, jumping out.
Atmospheric party lighting activated as our VIP squealed in excitement.
“I’m three now?” our VIP stared, stunned, “are they real balloons?”
“Sure are!” I said.
Everyone laughed.
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