"I think everything is set. The only thing missing now is the celebrant," Jade said with a satisfied smile as she looked around the patio, which had been decorated with colorful ribbons and birthday foil balloons that spelled out 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD' in an arc at the entrance of the patio, such that it would be the first thing Desmond sees when he walks through the door.
On the table, different trays of hors d'oeuvres were arranged, consisting of canapes, toast points spread with foie gras, mini quiche, and jelly tarts. Various bottles of wines and wine glasses adorned the table, with a transparent flower jar at the center, which contained a mixture of white roses and tulips.
"Good. Excuse me then," Tom said as he quickly walked away and returned to the house. Although he had been busy with the decorations, his mind had been in the bedroom upstairs all through, especially as it was over forty-five minutes already, and Lucy was yet to join them.
