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Arnold's Birthday

It's Arnold's birthday and Helga makes it her mission to make sure her husband has a wonderful time...

The previous night

It was late in the evening and in a certain apartment building in a certain part of the town of Hillwood, a certain young, married woman was in the privacy of her kitchen. Her husband was currently in their room, peacefully reading a book and he is unaware of what she is doing which involves checking some things on her phone, papers and emails.

"Okay, make sure you get here and have every thing all set before 12...thank you...'She said before she hung up the phone and then checked her emails and was glad with what she saw.

"Looks like everyone is going to make it tomorrow...'Helga said in a pleased tone as she checked it all.

Tomorrow is Arnold's birthday, in fact it's his first birthday as a married man and Helga made it her personal mission to make it as wonderful as possible, which includes several things she has planned that he knows absolutely nothing about and she won' let him, she is NOT ruining any surprises for him.

Arnold had told her that he didn't want anything fancy, that he just wants to have a nice birthday with her, and he is going to get that, along with some extra surprises she has planned such as eating the delicious birth cake that she baked today and is currently in the privacy of Phoebe's house who will bring it tomorrow, along with ordering some catering to be done and a bunch of other stuff which she has planned, along with an extra special gift that she has planned along with it too.

She just wants to see her beloved, wonderful husband have a wonderful time.

"Okay, let's go over the plan...'Helga said as she checked her phone which had a list of things she needed to do tomorrow to prepare Arnold for his big surprise

Wake Arnold up with a kiss and a delicious home made breakfast

Get him out of the house before noon tomorrow

Then surprise him!

The married blonde woman smiled in anticipation, she can't wait until tomorrow.

"Helga honey...aren't you coming to bed?...'She heard him call her.

"Yes, Arnold darling...In a moment...'She answered before she put away all of her things and went to join him in their room.

Tomorrow really is going to be quite a surprise for him...

The Next Morning

October 7th

Arnold's Birthday

Arnold began to stir awake and when he opened his eyes, they landed on his wife who was already awake and smiling at him, giving him sultry eyes.

"Happy birthday, darling...'Helga said as she leaned in an gave him a kiss.

"Mmm...' Arnold moaned a little before they parted.

"Now that's a way to start a birthday...'Arnold said with a chuckle, while his wife giggled.

"And it's no where near as over yet baby...'Helga said as she got up and soon brought a tray fulled of all of Arnold's favorite breakfast foods, and a cup of freshly brewed coffee.

"Honey, you didn't have to go through all this trouble...'Arnold said, though he was happy with this pleasant surprise.

"Oh cut that out, your the birthday boy and I'm gonna spoil you today, and there is no two ways about it..." Helga said in a faux-authoritative voice that made her husband laugh.

"Whatever you say, Helga..."Arnold said as he began to eat his very special birthday breakfast.

Once he was done, he went to freshen up in the bathroom and then get dressed, once he was done, he saw his beautiful and loving wife already looking nicely in a nice pink day dress.

"Now come along darling, it's your birthday and I am going to treat you to your favorites... we are going to the music center since your favorite jazz group are playing there today and after that, we are having your birthday brunch together at Sueño...'Helga said.

"Brunch? I think you have been spending too much time with Rhonda lately...'Arnold chuckled.

"Just get your jacket and come on, birthday boy...'Helga said as she grabbed her purse.

The married couple soon left their apartment, and the birthday boy was unaware that his wife didn't exactly lock it or that she sent a text message to a certain someone telling them that they could come in, which they did about 5 minutes after they were out of sight.

Later

Arnold had really enjoyed listening to jazz music at the music center and enjoyed dancing with Helga, just like back when they were just dating. After that, they took a nice, leisurely walk to Sueño for his birthday brunch and after ordering, the waiters all came to sing him happy birthday in both English and now in Spanish per Helga's request.

"Cumpleano feliz, cumpeano feliz...Cumpleano, cumpleano...cumpleano feliz!...'The waiters all sang in union...

Feliz, feliz en tu día...Amiguito qué Dios te bendiga,...Qué reine la paz en tu día,...Y qué cumplas muchos más~..." The waiters all finished singing, just in time for food the food to arrive, including a slice of complimentary cake with a candle on it.

Due to spending many summers in San Lorenzo, he learned Spanish from Eduardo and his parents, becoming rather fluent in it, and thus, he understood the entire song and applauded after they finished singing.

"Muchas gracias...'Arnold said in Spanish before they left to attend other duties.

"I just love it when you talk in Spanish..."Helga swooned, she always found it hot whenever he spoke like that.

"Is that why you told them to sing in Spanish, to hear me say it, you know you could have asked...'Arnold teased.

"That's not as fun..."Helga teased back.

"Whatever you say...mi bella esposa..." Arnold said, calling her his "beautiful wife" in Spanish and he saw Helga swoon again.

"Save that for when we aren't in public,darling...Dig in football head..."Helga said as they began to eat the birthday brunch.

"Helga, this is real great...breakfast in bed, jazz music, brunch and flirting..." Arnold said.

"And it's going to get better...I still haven't given you my present yet...'Helga said.

"You aren't planning on telling me what it is..."Arnold said.

"Nope...nada...you'll have to wait until you get it when we make it back home, my sweet..."Helga said.

"Really honey, not even a tiny little hint?...'Arnold asked in a playful tone.

"Nope, I said you got to wait..." Helga said.

"Please...'Arnold asked again with a chuckle.

He really wasn't in any rush to know but it's always fun to have these playful arguments with his loving Helga.

'Sorry, but no...'Helga said, though she was trying hard not to laugh.

"Por favor, mi amor..."Arnold said "please my love" in Spanish and his wife just shook her head.

"Romancing me in Spanish isn't going to change my mind...but good effort...'She commented.

"Please...'Arnold said once more, more as a joke than anything.

"Sorry football head but my lips are sealed...'Helga said and Arnold smirked.

"Speaking of lips...'Arnold said in a suggestive tone.

In like three seconds later, the two were now kissing and embracing each other, as if they were two hormone addle young adults on a date...which they totally are. Once they separated, Arnold gave her another flirtatious look and just couldn't resist...

"That was a tastier than normal kiss..." Arnold said as he sent her a fascinated look.

"I got raspberry flavored, just like we used to do back when we were dating..." Helga said as she gave him a romantic look.

"This birthday keeps getting better..."Arnold said with a crazy wide smile on his face..."So you still aren't going to tell me...'Arnold said.

"Sorry baby but you will just have to wait..."Helga said.

Arnold shrugged and soon went back to kissing her and enjoying the taste of her raspberry flavored lips...

After brunch, the couple decided to walk home, enjoying the sights and Arnold was feeling a little excited about soon getting his present from his wife...but...

"Helga, everything was fun so far, but I'm a little confused..."Arnold started.

"About what, darling?..." Helga asked as she pulled her key out of her purse.

"It's my birthday and neither my family or Gerald even called to congratulate me..." Arnold said.

"Don't worry Arnold, I'm sure you'll be hearing from them soon..."Helga said as she unlocked the door.

"Birthday boys first..."Helga offered a nd Arnold was the first one inside.

However, the second he set foot inside the apartment, the lights turned on and many people suddenly appeared. He saw his parents, grandparents, the boarders, Gerald, Phoebe, Harold, Pattie, Rhonda, Curly and even Olga and her husband, along with the twins, as well as everyone else.

"SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ARNOLD!..." Everybody shouted at the surprised football head.

"Wow..."Arnold said once his surprise faded away.

"Surprise, football head..."Helga giggled after she snapped a picture of his reaction with her smart phone.

"I had a feeling you'd were planning something sneaky. ..glad I was right..." Arnold said, while Helga rolled her eyes in amusement.

"Happy birthday, man..."Gerald said before blowing a party horn, much to his best friends amusement.

"Happy birthday, sweetie..." His mother Stella said before kissing his cheek as his dad gave him a hug.

"You're looking good short-man..."Grandpa said.

"Oh Kimba, another year older...you're growing up so fast..."Grandma said.

"Pookie, he's 26 today...he stopped growing when he was 18..."Grandpa reminded his kooky wife.

"Oh posh, he's still my boy..."Grandma said in a no nonsense kind of way.

"Thanks grandma...and thanks everyone, this means a lot. .."Arnold said in an appreciative way before turning to Helga.

"Thanks honey..."Arnold said, knowing that she was the master mind behind this whole thing.

"Oh please, you didn't really think I'd just let something as lame as brunch be the highlight of your first birthday as a married man, now did you..." Helga said in a playfully sarcastic kind of way.

"That's one of the best parts of being married to you, I never know what to expect...and I always end up surprised...and I like it that way..." Arnold said sweetly to his wife, who blushed.

"Aw, come here you big lug..." Helga said as she pulled him into a hug, making it a rather sweet sight for those who were watching.

After they were separated, they saw that everyone had been witnessing their sweet little moment and Helga, being Helga, decided to shake things up a bit.

"Hey, what are we doing just standing around, this is suppose to be a party!..." Helga announced as she turned on the sound system and soon enough, she and her husband were dancing, along with all of their family and friends as well.

Later

A few hours have passed, they danced to music, talks and toasts have been made, the cake had been cut and served and gifts have been giving. The party is still going on but the birthday boy and his wife decided to step out of the apartment for a moment for a few moments of privacy.

"Wow, who knew Curly could get down like that..." Helga commented, referring to the eccentric guys dance skills.

"He's one surprise after another...just like another person I know...it was really sweet you doing this, baby..."Arnold said as he kissed her on the cheek.

"Hey, you're my husband...who else would I feverishly spend the last two weeks making plans to make sure you had a good time today..." Helga asked in a sarcastic way.

"Well you succeeded. .."Arnold said in a congratulatory way but she stopped him.

"Actually not yet. ..there is still something else..." Helga said.

"Helga, the breakfast in bed, the raspberry lip gloss, the delicious brunch and now this great party...what else is there?..."Arnold asked.

Helga soon pulled from behind her back a rectangular package, wrapped in a bluish green wrapping paper and a pink ribbon. ..

"Happy birthday, Arnold..." Helga said as she handed him her present.

Arnold looked at the gift in his hand and sent his wife a loving, appreciative smile before he opened it. Once it was open, he pulled out what looked to be a gold pocket watch, which had an elegant design of an eagle on on it. ..

"Helga, this is beautiful. .." Arnold said as he admired the item...

"Look inside..."Helga said.

Arnold opened it and on the inside of the watch, he saw engraved in beautiful cursive letters, this following sentence...

"Arnold, I will love you for all time...love, Helga."

Okay, that did it, Arnold felt a tear escape his eye at the sight of the loving words and then to the loving woman who he knew meant them.

"I love you. .."Arnold said.

"I love you too..."Helga responded.

The two shared yet another kiss before deciding to go back and rejoin their own party. Even after everyone left, Arnold did nothing but smile because of the very happy birthday he had, thank to his very loving wife who gave him a wonderful first birthday as a married couple.

And they had many more to come...

-To be continued-

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