„Oh Eve…“

„Don’t you dare playing that down.“ She warned him. 

„How do you know about it?“ 

„Someone saw you, made a pic and gave it to me.“

Josh needed few seconds to process.

„Who?“ 

„Dunno. I found the photo at my desk without any note.“ 

„Baby… come on. You have no reason being upset.“

„Oh. I am aware of that. You can have coffee with whoever you want. But at least I expect you to tell me when you date your ex girlfriend at Starbucks!“ She blamed him harshly. 

Josh shook his head and smiled. 

„We met accidentally and had a little chat. This was completely harmless.“

„Awesome. Good for you. But if this was completely harmless, why you didn’t mention that you met her? I don’t get it, Josh!“ She continued arguing. 

„Honestly?“

„Yes!“

„I forgot.“

Eve gave him an outraged look.

„You forgot?!“

„Believe me, I did.“

„Sorry, but no. That’s just a lame excuse.“ 

„Honey, come on. It’s not. I was so busy the whole day that I simply didn’t think about it anymore. It wasn’t my intention to hide this from you.“

Eve was still skeptical.

Josh came closer and cupped her face with one hand softly. 

„Baby, I would never do anything to hurt you. This is not who I am, okay? I will never give you any reason to doubt me or my feelings for you. I met Jen by chance, we had some small talk and that’s all what happened. It was so meaningless that I didn’t think about it any longer as soon as I left Starbucks.“ 

„Damn it. Looks like he’s telling the truth.“ Eve was thinking. 

Josh noticed that she was calming down slowly and gave her a loving smile. 

„I love you. I love you really, really hard…“ 

Eve tried not to smile back at him but it was hopeless. 

„And I love you even more when you’re jealous…“ He continued talking. 

„Why that?“

„Your attitude is brutally cute.“

„It’s not funny, Josh. I was hurt.“

„Yes, but without any reason. So, I’m not apologizing for that.“

„Fine.“ 

„So…“

„So, what?“

„You wanna have some angry sex now?“

„Hell… yes…“

Next morning at work Eve went to the front desk to see Sarah. She was switching on her iMac when Eve arrived. 

„What?“ Sarah asked unfriendly, not being in the mood for any kind of conversation that early. 

„Explain this.“ Eve said and threw the picture of Jen and Josh at her table. 

Sarah grabbed the paper and then smiled gleefully. 

„You want me to explain why your boyfriend is hanging up with his ex? Well, my first idea is, he can’t keep his fingers of exotic brunettes.“ 

„Is there a reason why you’re messing with me, Sarah? What did I do to upset you so much?“ Eve talked back. 

„Excuse me, but I am not responsible for what happens at that picture.“ Sarah answered.

„But why you made this and left in on my table? Hm?“

Sarah frowned. 

„What the hell are you talking about?“

„I found this yesterday on my desk and I’m pretty sure it was you who put it there.“

Sarah smirked again. 

„I didn’t. Believe me, if I witnessed that scene, I would have told you in person to see your stupid face.“ 

„What.Is.Your.Problem?“ Eve asked again, trying hard not losing her temper. 

„Your arrogant attitude, for example.“

„Arrogant attitude?“

„Showing off with your celebrity boyfriend during the party was so pathetic.“

„You really believe this was my intention?“

„Sure, or was there any other reason why you brought him?“

„He was there because Rachel invited him as our client, Sarah.“ 

„Okay, if you say so. Now leave me alone. I’m busy.“

„With what? Painting your nails?“

Sarah was officially pissed. She grabbed her phone and made a photo of Eve’s picture. 

„No. With spreading rumors online that JC is back together with Jen.“

Eve took the paper from her desk.

„Grow up, Sarah.“ She said and left the situation in the next moment. 

Eve returned into her office, let herself fall at her chair and sighed. She had still no explanation for the photo and got lost in thoughts while staring at it. Rachel entered her office after some time and brought her back to reality. 

„Eve. We’ve a meeting. Move your butt.“ Rachel said. 

„Oh, ya… sure.“ Eve replied.

Rachel noticed the picture in her hand. Then she closed the door quietly. Eve looked at her irritated. 

„So… is everything okay with you and Josh?“ She asked curiously. 

Eve’s confusion reached its peak.

„Why would you say that?“

Rachel pointed at the picture. Suddenly everything made sense.

„Wait… did you put that photo at my desk?“

„I did. I thought you should know what is going on but I wanted to do it as discreet as possible.“ Rachel confessed. 

Eve sighed relieved and gave her a short smile.

„Rachel, nothing is going on. This is Jen, his ex. They met by chance at Starbucks and had a chat. But I wished you would have told me what you witnessed instead putting that pic on my desk. I was asking myself who made that photo and just blamed Sarah for stalking my boyfriend.“ Eve explained.

„Oh, I’m sorry for the misunderstanding, my dear.“ Rachel apologized. 

On Friday morning, Eve woke up early by the smell of fresh coffee. She opened her eyes slowly, seeing Josh smiling all over his face. He was holding a chocolate cupcake with one pink candle on top of it in his hand. She smiled back happily, already knowing what would happen next.

„Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday my sweet cupcake, happy birthday to you.“

Eve enjoyed hearing him sing for her, even if it was just a simple birthday song. 

„You already made my day.“ She replied.

Then she raised her upper body and blew out the candle. Josh came closer and kissed her lips gently. 

„Really?“

„Yes, I’m easy to impress.“ She joked. 

He kissed her one more time. 

„I wished I knew earlier before are organized your birthday surprise.“ 

Eve stared at him with her eyes wide open.

„Birthday surprise?“

„Yes. You need to pack some stuff. We’re leaving for the weekend.“ 

Eve turned excited.

„We’re leaving now? But… I have to work.“

Josh grinned cheeky.

„You have a day off.“

„Do I?“ 

„Yes, trust me. I took care for it.“

Again she smiled all over her face.

„What is happening, babe?“ She asked curiously.

„We need to catch a flight.“ 

„A flight? Where are we going?“ 

„Stop asking questions and start packing.“

„But I need to know what to pack, honey.“ 

„Bikinis and a nice dress should be enough.“

After a twenty minutes drive Eve and Josh reached the Van Nuys airport. Eve was surprised they didn’t go to LAX and already had an idea what would happen next. 

„Babe… are we taking a private jet?“ She asked carefully, after Josh parked his car. 

Josh put his sunglasses off, grinned shady and left the car. Eve did as well, still waiting for an answer. He put their suitcase out of the trunk, grabbed her hand and went with her to the terminal.

„Josh… please. What is happening?“ Eve asked again, when they entered the building. 

In the same moment Eve spotted Lucy, Lance, Michael, Justin and Jess from distance. Everybody freaked out when they saw Eve and Josh coming closer. 

„Holy shit!!!“ Eve screamed.

Lucy was already on her way with a big smile in her face. Eve hurried towards her and rushed into her arms. 

„Happy birthday bestie!!!“ Lucy yelled and hugged her close.

„Lu! What the hell is going on?!“ Eve asked in deep excitement. 

Lucy didn’t answer and pulled her to the group in the next moment. 

Jess was the next who hugged Eve heartily and wished her all the best. Then the rest of them did as well. Justin was the last in row. Eve was so overwhelmed and exited that she forgot about the recent events for a second and just hugged him back tightly. 

„Guys, could one of you please explain what is happening here?“ Eve said. 

She was touched into tears, processing the unexpected situation. No one answered her question. They just made innocent faces. Eve looked at Josh but he also refused helping her out. In the next moment Eve heard a familiar voice from distance. 

„Birthday girl!!!“ 

Eve turned around and saw Mateo coming closer. Eric was walking next to him. 

„Oh my god, Matty! You’re here as well?!“ Eve shouted and hurried into his direction. She fell around his neck and he hugged her close.

„Happy birthday, my dear! Are we late? Because it’s not my fault. That guy gave me a ride and his driver was unbelievably slow.“ Mateo explained, pointing at Eric. 

Eve released Mateo and looked at Eric, who was smiling all over his face.

„You have a jet, hm?“ She said to him, smiling back.

„I do.“ Eric said cockily.