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Love & More - Act 3

 

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It was Kiity's birthday. And I started thinking.  

Now the Ijebu me was thinking of the phone we recently decided to buy and that it was enough for a birthday gift. It was a little struggle but then I realised we both decided to buy that phone and I could make a difference by still doing something thoughtful for Kiity. 

If I was to back-track a little bit. Kiity had always been the gift-giver. And like they say, you are prone to easily do what you would like to receive. I still recall one of my birthdays at MainOne in the Saka Tinubu office where I was keeping the whole birthday thing on a low-key. And then, came a gift box and some other items for me. This spoilt my low-key birthday spree as most people got to know it was my birthday. 

Now back to Kiity. I know she likes to have a special day. However, I don't think I really made her birthdays since 2017 special, till 2023 when we started having some timeouts. Maybe I am unable to recall but I recall two years ago. Kiity turned 34. The pictures below were taken at the Lekki Grandview Hotel.

4th March 2023

Dinner at the Lekki Grandview Hotel Restaurant


Then, it came to 2025. Having gotten the phone, I felt we didn't need to do anything. But then, I realized that there would not be another 4th March 2025. The day is special as Kiity was born this day and if in any way I can make it special, I should. Then the ideas started flooding in; Get a cake, Take her out, just take a walk, buy her something nice - maybe a watch, a dress....I had them playing through. But then, what did I do? It had to be a surprise. 

I checked online for a cake and got one with two wine bottles. That was it. I would make up my mind on the restaurant to visit. but then, as I walked home, something mentioned...candles. it had to be lit...I saw the picture in my mind...and I went for it. I made Kiity wake up to a cake with about 8 candles lit by her side with the wine bottles. And then, we went to the Royal san Kong in Amstelveen.


 

There are many days but there are some days that need to be celebrated. It is not about the days but about the people. It is about appreciating them for who they are, what they have done, what they continue to do and the last impact they leave on you. For Kiity, It is always making me a better Kunle.

A beautiful month in March. I always desire that you do better and shine better than you did in the past, even better than I do. I shine when you shine. 

Wishing you many more wonderful years baby. The best is yet to come!    

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