Chapter 282: Bumpy Road**
"What are you thinking?" Thea asked when she noticed Keira seeming to be deep in thoughts.
"Zach’s birthday is coming. I want to give him a great birthday gift, but I can’t seem to think of one. Also, I want to throw him a surprise birthday party. One that he would not expect," Keira answered.
Gavin, who had brought them hot chocolates, heard it, so he asked, "Do you want to throw him a big party? Or an intimate one, where it’s going to be just the two of you?"
Keira pouted her lips and said, "I want one with the family and his close friends. He’s been through a lot, and I’m sure he would want to celebrate it with family and friends too..."
"Hmm... I’ll help you. I’m quite gifted when it comes to nice ideas," Gavin boasted, to which Thea laughed.
"By the way, you promised you’d tell me all about your love story with the General. Besides, I need more background info to help you with some ideas for the party," said Gavin with a grin. Keira laughed. Gavin had been persistent in knowing how Zach and her love story had begun. He said he wanted to turn it into a book.
"Geez, such a pushy writer," Thea commented dryly. She actually didn’t want Gavin to resign because he was fun to be with and like a brother to them in the newsroom.
Gavin laughed and ignored Thea’s sarcastic remark. He countered, "Don’t worry, Thea, you’ll also be in the book because you’re also a part of Keira’s story. You’re the antagonist there."
Keira burst out laughing and added, "Yeah, she was at first. Gosh, I’ll tell you in detail how she bullied me before. Make sure you include it in your book."