You pursed your lips and paused a moment. This was the first time you were hearing any of this. “I don’t need that.”
“What are you talking about, dear?” He chuckled. “Of course you do! We have to celebrate in style, it’s not every day you have a birthday.”
“But it is every year.” you retorted. “But, I don’t want to go anywhere. I’m fine with just a little party or something.”