#there was one in my jewerly box this morning

[parkinglothater]

just me alone in my room against the horrors

[k2ntoss]

Today is my bday, can you give me smth about Jason and sex bday?🥹

first of all HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NONNIE <3 hope you enjoy a lot!!! on the other hand i feel so glad to be able to feed you with some bday sex with pretty boy jason todd so let's go, bday nonnie

before dating you jason has never been one to really think a whole lot about details, he's more reserved with his affection displays with the people he cares about. but it's been over a year and he learnt about himself how he enjoyed giving you little surprises even if it wasn't some special day it made him happy to bring a smile to your face.

for this day he's been busy getting everything ready, the love of his life's birthday was today so he couldn't let the opportunity slip. he spent the whole morning preparing your favorite dishes, putting on a nice spot on your apartment for you both to eat once you were back from work and he remebered the pretty necklace he saw caught your eyes a few weeks ago so he felt proud when he got everything ready.

as soon as you stepped into the apartment he greeted you with a wide smile and a thight hug, a shower of peck on your lips and cheeks that made you giggle "happy birthday, pretty" jason says softly against your lips, his hands in your hips before he starts walking you to the living room, filled with pretty flowers and the cushions laid around the coffee table, a few plates waiting for you and the smell is wonderful.

"jay, you didn't had to... this is everything so perfect" he knows it makes your heart melt because the smile on your lips is wide and bright, jason wraps his arms around your waist as he presses a sweet kiss on your shoulder.

"i had to, you deserve the whole world laid at your feet and i'll gladly spoil my baby" he whispers, his voice soft and filled with adoration because you know he would lay the whole universe at your feet without even asking so you let him guide you to the coffee table.

he sits to bring you to his lap, his arms around your body as he brings small pieces of food to your mouth. jason feeds you, his hands caressing here anf there while he looks at you as if you were a star on the sky, kissing your cheeks when you laugh at his words and the whole scene is filled with love and tenderness. once all the dishes are empty he takes a small bag from under the table, jason is the one taking off the little velvet box before showing you the necklace and he feels his chest fuzzy when your eyes go glassy from tears of joy.

there are no words spoken as he puts the jewerly around your neck before starting a trail of soft kisses from the side of your neck to your shoulder and it's pretty innocent until you move to lay against his chest, the sudden grind of your ass against his crotch drags a low grunt from him as his hands grip your hips "sweetheart..." jason warns you at first but drops it when his lips touch your jaw.

it's enough to make the control on him vanish, he turns you around with such an ease you can't help but let out a soft moan when his lips crash against yours in a brushing kiss "what if we take this to our room?" he asks chuckling, his hands are caressing your thighs as you nod.

"you don't have to say it twice" there's that smile jason loves to see from you, it takes nothing until he's tossing your body to the bed just so he can get on top of you, kissing and nibbling on your neck as both pair of hands are skilled enough to take off the clothes from each other.

he takes place between your legs, stroking himself before he leans down to kiss right on your collar as he slides into you slowly and carefully to not hurt you. the moan that comes out of your mouth makes him grin, your hands on jason's chest while you trace his scars as he starts to thrust in a calm pace at firts, trying to make you needdier for him.

"c'mon jay... you're being mean, i need you" you whine, eyes fixed on his in a pleading way that seems to push the right button because his hips are now hammering against you, the lewd noises of skin slapping against skin filling the room only being overpowered by your moans and jason's low growls.

"happy birthday, sweetheart" he mutters on your ear as his hand grips your throat, he smirks when you cry his name between needy moans "you're so fucking good, aren't you? deserve to be fucked just like this..." he is teasing you, knowing how wild it drives you to have him telling you dirty things while he rails you.

"you like this, right? having your legs spread just for me, such a needy and spoiled little thing" he growls, lips going down your neck and to your chest, his lips sucking on one of your nipples while the other is being pinched by his fingers.

keeping it up, his pace is hard and fast, seeking your climax doing every single thing he knows you like because after all, this is your day and he's there to please his baby.

[srkuv]

"babe?" inez questioned sakusa, who stood up straight from being startled.

"what are you doing over there?" she tilted her head to look over his shoulder, noticing a chest filled with a lot of things that she couldn't see. just as she was about to ask, sakusa slowly closed the chest and slightly smiled.

"it's nothing, sweetheart. you should probably go home now, you need to be up early tommorow." he said, walking away to grab his keys. inez raised her eyebrow in confusion

"why do i need to be up early tomorrow?" realising that he might have spoiled his plan, he stopped in his spot and turned around to meet her questioning stare.

"because it's healthy." he explained, feeling relieved once it seemed that she was satisfied with his answer.

the next day, sakusa woke up early in the morning and grabbed a bouquet of peonies from the nearby florist. with his hair slicked back, dressed in a black suit, he went to pick up inez from her house. he knew she would be awake and ready, as he trusted her friends to help her as they promised.

he arrived at her house and watched as she was rushed out of the house by her friends (imagining me aasya and aleesha xoxo) she looked confused and tired, carrying the train of her dress to avoid getting it dirty. it was a lilac colored dress, and sakusa couldn't help but admire how it was almost like it was designed for her specifically. now that he thought about it, it probably was. he wouldn't put anything past her friends.

"kiyoomi, what's going on?" she asked as she got into the car. without answering, he handed her the bouquet of peonied and watched her expression go from confusion, to understanding, to a smilr, and finally she nodded, which he took as a sign to start driving.

sakusa parked next to a river which only added more to inez' confusion. a few hours later, the sun rose and inez was getting impatient.

"just propose already." she said

"huh- what?" he asked, surprised

"i saw the jewerly in the box yesterday. besides, you were acting really weird. also, what other reasons would my friends wake me up at 5 am and make me wear a dress that was tailored for me? and then you gave me peonies, which mae told me that morning symbolised a happy marriage, out of the blue. you're really horrible at keeping a secret."

sakusa laughed as realisation dawned upon him. he got down on one knee, pulling out the ring

"Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all."

[inawickedlittletown]

Made it to day five of my quarantine!

I am feeling fine. Just congested with some coughing. Technically this is day six because onset of symptoms was Thursday morning, so I’ve finally wandered downstairs and it is amazing how different your house looks when you’ve been stuck in one room for five days (but also because my mom put away all the Christmas stuff). I’ve gotten short visits from the dogs when they just throw my door open over the last few days, but I got to really see them today so that was exciting. 

My doctor told me 5 days of isolation, but 10 days of strict mask wearing. Work pays me 5 days of covid leave but I can’t return until I’m symptom free for 24hrs by which they mostly mean a fever so I can actually go to work tomorrow. But with Thursday being my day off, I think I’m going to take an extra day and return Friday. 

But for the most part I’m doing well. I’ve gotten caught up on podcasts, read a book, got a bit of fic writing/reading done, finished painting a plant pot, and I pulled out the wooden jewerly box that I’m going to refinish. I am absolutely incapable of just sitting around and am very high energy when sick and covid was no different. And now gonna try and get some more writing done. 

[nthngbxtfanfics]

02:14 - Minhyuk Scenario

You both started dating after a few weird accounters between you two. You stayed inhis head like a virus and wouldn’t leave it until Minhyuk asked you to be his girlfriend, but it didn’t stop him from thinking about you non stop.

Today was Valentines Day and Minhyuk decided to go full on glamour and romance, since it’s been a long while since you both went out somehwere fancy. You haven’t seen him this whole day except for the morning, where you both had an amazing breakfast that you prepared together. After that, Minhyuk flew out of the doorway, giving you one last kiss.

You sat in your living room, after taking care of some arrangements for the day. A drama played on the TV, but you didn’t gave it much of your attention since your thoughts were in other places.

What did Minhyuk prepare?

You knew you would go out to a restaurant and stuff, but it was kinda fishy. Since Minhyuk forbitted you to go get a dress for the night or let you prepare anything. Whenever you started to talk about it or suggest something, he immediately shut you down. You grew impatient and wanted to know what that idiot was up to.

Suddenly, the devil was giving notice from himself, Minhyuk texted you.

Babe, I want you to get ready now!

Your confusion grew as you read the text over and over again. How were you supposed to get ready? You only have a few hours to get ready and you prepared nothing. Another notification popped up.

Stop that look on your face and go to our bedroom. Look into the closet under my clothes.

You pushed yourself from your seat and made your way to your shared bedroom. Eyeing the said closet, you took steps closer and opened the door. All you saw were Minhyuks clothes messily laying around. Annoyed, you roamed through the pile and searched something. Until something unfamiliar touched your fingertips. You pushed the clothes away to reveal a black box with a red ribbon around it. Pulling the box out of it’s hiding spot, you studied it with your eyes. You sat onto the bed, unwrapping the gift. As you took off the lid, a letter revealed itself laying on top of lace fabric. Your cheeks started to burn and your fingers opened the small letter.

My love,

I’m glad you found the first gift. I want you to wear only the things you find in the box, nothing else. 

You looked into the box and revealed a lingerie in the most beautiful red you’ve ever seen. Something so delicate but dangerous at the same time. Excitement grew in your stomach as you studied the small details of it. You remembered the letter and continued to read.

Don’t worry, there will be more. Please look into my bedside table, the lowest shelf.

You laid the box next to you and reached out to the said place. Another package revealed itself, a black box with a red ribbon around it. You opened the second gift, revealing shimmering diamonds. A silver necklace, probably costing more than your payment. The weight of the gift was visible, your eyes opened wide, your mouth hung wide open.

“Oh Minhyuk.-” you whispered to yourself, the necklace wasn’t the only thing that surprised you, the matching earrings were like a cherry on top. “What the hell are you doing?”

You looked at the letter, re-reading the words but the letter ended on that piece of paper. You searched for a continuation, you looked into the box with the accesoires and found the second letter.

My love,

I’m happy you found the other gift, but don’t worry there’s more. I want you to feel like a queen, my queen. Today is a our day, a day where I show my adoration to you, a day I show you how much you mean to me.

A smile placed itself over your lips as you read those lines.

Now, how are you supposed to go out without something on your beautiful feet? I don’t want your delicate feet to get dirty. My love, please look under the bed.

You did as he told you, you looked under the bed, revealing a bigger box. Taking it out, you opened it right away. A pair of red heals, a pair of red Louboutin. Boy he’s spoiling you.

“Minhyuk you are insane!” You gasped at the gifts he gave you, your eyes wander around eyeing the gifts another time. “I’m supposed to wear all that?” After trying of processing the whole moment, you continued to read the letter, nothing, the letter ended another time. You searched the bigger box for another letter and got successful.

My Love,

eager right? I can only imagine your surprised look, but what I’m more excited about, is seeing you in all of that. There’s one piece left, even though I’d loved to see you only in lace, the jewerly and those heels. But I don’t want others looking at something that’s mine. Please my love, go into the living room.

Eager? Yes you were, it was so overwhelming by now, you couldn’t hold back, you felt like a child on christmas eve. You walked out of the bedroom, making your way to the living room, you’ve been a few moments ago. Your eyes reached the room and your eyes laid onto an unfamiliar object on top of the coffee table. A package, different from the others. This time, the Package itself was red and the ribbon black. You expected a red dress, but got surprised another time. Again something you’d never imagined. A little simple black dress was facing you. A smirk appeared on your face, you knew what Minhyuk was up to and it excited you even more. A familiar looking letter was visible and you opened it.

My love,

get ready, I’ll be waiting for you.

Sincerely yours

Minhyuk

You read the his name and jumped up, as fast as you could. You jumped into the shower quickly, washed all your worries and struggles away. You knew today would be amazing, but you’d never imagined getting spoiled like that. It was a complete different expierience, but it excited you. Minhyuk overshadowed all your previous relationships. It didn’t mean you’d need all of that, but that night, you did feel like a queen. Just like he wanted it.

You got ready in full speed, your make up was simple, your hair in a low ponytail. Minhyuk loved that hairstyle on you, he loved it when your hair was down, but even more when he was able to see your neck. You placed the last piece of jewerly around your neck and eyed yourself in the mirror. A feeling of extreme confidence boosted itself up in your system, as you took a closer look at yourself, watching you from every angle. Your phone rang, his name visible on your screen.

My love, I’m outside.

You didn’t asnwer the text and ran out of the apartment, after grabbing your belongings and slipping into your pair of heels. You went down the elevator, waiting for your arrival at the parking lot, where Minhyuk was waiting for you.

You stepped out of it and walked towards the exit and saw your man in his whole glory. Minhyuk wore a simple black suit, with a red necktie matching your attire. His eyes met your figure, eyeing you up and down. Appreciating his work, you looked stunning, better than he imagined.

“My love, you look stunning.” You reached him and his arms opened for you to pull you into a hug.

“You look stunning yourself.” You complimented him, looking at his figure, yourself. Minhyuk planted a kiss on your forehead. “Where have you been all day?”

“Preparing for the night. That’s it. Come on, let’s go we have a reservation.” Minhyuk pulled away, after giving you another kiss onto your lips.

“I love you Minhyuk.” he stopped in his tracks and gave you a bright smile.

“I love you too Y/N.” you mirrored his smile and walked up to him. Minhyuk opened the passenger seat for you. You seated yourself inside and waited for him to sit in his spot. Your only thoughts were imaginations on how the night would go. You both were excited, it was you two alone. You had him by your side, you wished to be with him for the longest time and tonight you both were able to satisfy your desires.

❤️

| Shownu | Wonho | Kihyun | Hyungwon | Jooheon | Changkyun |

[stateofthearcher]

II

I know he was too stunned to speak, but I'm not surprised. He goes home with the scent of my own perfume, he never jogs late at night, his lips were always swollen, and he forgot that he taught me language that no one else can speak.

The colors he showed are now faded in a decaying canvas, he looks flushed (as always)

"I-" I can explain (that's old)

"I know that you can explain, but I don't have time for this. I'm done, you wasted years with me. God knows how long you and Claire have been fucking behind me. Kirsan, I never went to the wrong direction in this marriage, but I'm tired. If you are, you should've said it earlier than making it last making me dumb,"

The satin piece of clothing in me comforted me as I walked away, before entering the kitchen I turned my head to the side not looking at him but staring at the painting we bought at the gallery,

"Talk to your lawyer, I want it sooner. You can sell this house or stay here with her. Get married after a year or so, I would only want the best for me." I walked again and started cooking our dinner

I don't know how do I have this kind of patience, technically once I'm mad, I cry not in defeat but in trying to explain something I could never spill. As I'm about to chop potatos he came in,

"Let's talk about this, I never intended to happen or make it longer than I expected. Believe me I have done everything to end it and I'm just there trying to make it up to you. The time we went to the gallery, it was the final goodbye, I swear," he didn't stutter in his words, it's like he calculated this

"You are there? Trying to make it up to me? How? By fucking me? Or by buying me jewerly I have never needed? Are you not sick of yourself? That you have to bring me to the gallery making me feel alone while you are in some corner ending some affair? For fuck sake, Kir, we are in the same room!! And you had the guts to bring me as what?! Huh? Eye witness?" I couldn't control the volume of my voice and I know we will end in some gossip by sunrise

"I am tired of us, are you not?" I gripped the handle of the knife while he was there standing like a puppy

"I'll call Grayson first thing in the morning, we'll settle the house and we can split the money-" I cut him off

"You look pathetic, I don't need to split money, I have my own money. You can keep the money and save it for the future of you and Claire." I continued chopping trying to hold my tears, swallowing the tip of my tongue so I won't be able to open my mouth and speak again

He left the house when I heard the keys jiggling and the car leaving its spot and it that moment, I cried hard dropping the knife at the counter and me falling into the ground. I have never been this sad and I have never cried like this for a man, what was I supposed to do? Give him a chance and move forward like it didn't happen? I have been treated like side piece for the rest of my life, don't I think that I deserve better than this?

I hugged my knees while covering my mouth to not make any sound beacuse who knows who might hear me and thought he hurt me, it would only make the situation worst.

_____________

An hour or so, I started packing everything, my clothes and jewerly that I bought with my own money, my notebooks and diaries, and the rest are nothing else. I boxed them up and closed the zipper of the bag, I didn't need to call uber since I have my own car. I packed everything and left the envelope at the counter, it was the papers about the house selling. Maybe I thank myself for having prenups, so I wouldn't think about more separating money and lawns.

I drove somewhere far away from everyone taking my time off. Maybe I'm not the one who can makes him happy, I couldn't give him what he wants and couldn't make him show other colors like he did to me.

I should've just stayed more long rather than entering a life I couldn't even swallow. I knew to myself I was happy with him but now we are not.

I would only want him to live full of regrets and make him think that he didn't deserve me or anyone that he wasn't capable of falling in love because he need more validation from more than one person.

It was love that he needed, love from different persons not from his wife who can't give him a complete family.

[hellomynudebrain]

Paths (JuminXreader) Part#3

The story’s development could be a little slower than the other writters, but I really appreciate that someone take the time to read it, even it’s inconsistent  and boring. Sorry if this turned really long but I won’t do it always like this.

In the moment you’ve  finished reading the card, you threw the roses on the trash can. Whoever sent you those was a jerk and it was absolutely rude, because to you, those white roses remain you the funeral of a cousin, maybe that is not the meaning of them, but the memory it’s not pleasant and even the real meaning make you feel awful and pitiful. 

“It’s gonna be a long day”. You exclaim to your insides.

“Ugh...”  Afterward, you are in your apartment, complaining about your sore foot. It was a rough day and using high heels didn’t help at all. Then you sit on the sofa and start to massage your foot. You ask yourself. 

“Who in hell sent me those roses? Who is the friend of Jihyun?” 

Your head  begins to hurt again, all day was hard enough to make you tired and thinking about the Jihyun’s friend or him make it worse.  Suddenly, you remember that time when you were discussing about the guest and the wedding invitation but he persuaded you that it was a special moment between he and you, and there was no need to invite people to it. You agreed with him, because your family is big and they live in the other side of the world, your friends usually are busy with work and their families, so you agreed instantly. But now, you don’t want to think about him, it hurts so much and even saying his name get you suffer enough and deal with the pain it’s the last thing you want to do. So, the best choice that you could make is let it go, breath deeply and move on, because maybe it was a joke from someone who hates you or only wants to annoy you. 

“It’s only a lame joke” You talk to yourself after a long sigh.

“Meow...meow..meow...purr...purr...” It’s your cat, trying to catch your attention rubbing on your legs. You see its face and look at the scar where it used to be the left eye and in some way remind to him. 

”Salem! Hi buddy! You’re the only one who really loves me”. You lift it up and hug him.

A few weeks later, the roses keep coming and you keep them throw them away. After the 14th bouquet of roses you decide to catch the delivery guy and send them back where those roses come from. 

So the next morning you get ready earlier than usual and arrive just in time when the delevery guy is entering in your office. 

“ Hey! Could you please come here?” 

“Erm...sure”

“Hey...Hi! Sorry for bother you but could you tell me who sent me these flowers, please?” “Well...I don’t know...I’m only the delevery boy so...” 

“Ok... it’s fine...you know what, I pay you to send them back where those come from...so what do you think?” “... AlrightI I’ll do it if you pay me right back!”   

“ I’ll pay, but before you go wait a minute...here put this card on the bouquet” 

“Thank you for your patronage”. The guy cross the door and left. 

You feel at ease, finally you can rest of those hideous roses. You sense the pride of what you’ve wrote in that card. It was the most rude thing that you have ever said to other human being. But write it was the most relaxing and happiest thing that you’ve done in weeks. 

“Hello! You are an asshole and whoever you are, FUCK YOU! Lots of love, your friend’s ex beyonce” 

It was simple but powerful enough to make you feel really good! 

That same day, you feel great and finish your work earlier than ever, take a taxi meanwhile you take a look to the city, the night and the building's lights make you nostalgic, but at least after the incident you are not anxious or sad, at some point you feel more alive, not like you used to, but less miserable. You keep avoiding the calls of your friend and your mother, They´re the only ones who know about your situation, but you don't need their pity or a scolding, what you need is move on.

When you open the aparment's door, Salem welcome you. "Meow!" "I know, you are hungry, just let me take these tools of the devil out of my foot and feed you". 

After you take off your heels and change your clothes for something more confortable, you go to the kitchen, looking for the cat's food. 

"Where did I put your food Salem?...Never mind I've already found it...OUCH!" You found the bag and hit your head what make you get up of there and look to the your left where your table is and see the engament ring, a box with a tone of photographs and on the chair, is your wedding dress. The dress which look exactly like the dress of the movie "Funny Face". At that time, you told yourself if you ever going to get marry and find the right guy, you’ll do whatever it takes to wear it. And there it is, unused and getting dust all over, seing it make you feel sad and lonely, so you start crying, untill someone knock your door. You get up and clean the tears of yourface. 

"Sniff...sniff...I'm coming..."

"Good evening miss. My name is Jaehee Kang and I come in representation of Mr Han, the CEO of C&R company... Mr Han would be waiting to have a dinner with him, tomorrow night."

"...Sorry...but I don't know any Mr. Han...maybe you are looking for my neighbour from next door?" "No, according to my boss, this is the right place and person" 

"Ok...thank you for the invitation but...uhm...no...thank you...?"

 "Sorry, I didn't explain well. This is not a invitation, it's an appoinment for tomorrow. At 7 in the restaurant "Blue eye"...here in this bag is a formal dress and jewerly. The driver will pick you up at 6:00...we know that tomorrow is your day off of work, so...good night” 

“Hey!....wait...How do you know me?..” Before you go to get her, Salem scrach your legs in response of the lack of food in the plate.

 “Ugh...SALEM!...Oh! rigth...sorry your food...”

You go to your bed, feeling confused.

“What the heck? Who was she? Who is this Mr Han that she was talking about?”

It’s not like your living under a rock, but you don’t know about famous or celebrity people of this country, because you only hear podcast of your own country, since you left and it’s the only way you can feel conect with your home. 

After much thinking you spleep quickly.

Burrr...burr...bur...You answer your phone rapidly, maybe a work call, but that would be rare, because your phone of the work is off and that’s your personal phone.

“...Hello?”

“GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE!” 

You hear two voices at the other side of the phone, a man and a woman in a harmonic chorus. 

“...Huh?” “Welcome to the team!”...

Continue...

[yanceyrenee-blog]

Chapter 22 Christmas

" I have no idea what to get Josiah for Christmas." I confess to Beth. We are in our third store today. It is Dec 14th. I have brought for everyone except my husband and Beth. I will get Beth's tomorrow when she isn't with me. That just leaves Josiah. " I don't want to get the standard wife gifts of clothes or cologne. Besides he doesn't need anything like that." " Do you know what he is getting me?" " Yes Sarah. But I am sworn to secrecy. He would seriously kill me." I sigh. I really don't want to know at that. But it doesn't help me what to figure out what to get him. " Has he hinted at anything he might want?" she asks truing to help. " Not a bit." I say with aggregation. We are walking through the mall and as we walk past the jewellery store, something catches my eye. I hadn't thought about looking there because the only jewerly he wears is his wedding band. But in the front window is a beautiful old fashion pocket watch. I take Beth's hand and haul here in with me. I point to and ask her, " What do you think?" " Oh Sarah. It is perfect." So that is what I get for Josiah. I even have it engraved with," I will always have time for you, Sarah 2015." " He will love it." Beth says as we walk out. I think so too. The next 10 days pass quickly. Josiah and I are helping with the children's Christmas pageant at church. So we are there 3 evenings a week. Then there is baking, wrapping, and the fruit baskets we make for the elderly and shut-ins. On top of that, Josiah is helping daddy at the garage as often as he can to gelp him after all the help he has given us. He plans on getting a part-time job after Christmas. He feels bad for not being able to dd as much as he wants to with the bills. " Josiah," daddy tells him," your job is to get your degrees so you can take care of my daughter. Don't worry about anything else." But Josiah insist that his caseload will be light enough next quarter to handle both. Christmas Eve we spend at church with the children's program. It goes off without a hitch. We are then off to my in-laws house. " Merry Christmas Sarah." Rachael greets.me with a big hug. " Merry Christmas Rachael Joseph." " Merry Christmas momma and daddy." Josiah says following me in with an arm full of presents. Josiah's momma makes the most mouthwatering BQ for Christmas Eve. After supper we head into the living room and presents "Thank you so much Sarah. It is perfect." I had gifted my in-laws with concert tickets for Sandi Patti. Their first date was at one of her concerts. " Thank you so much." I say whiping tears from my eyes. Josiah's family tradition is to put an ornament on the tree for every family member with their name on it. So they had not only given me one for their tree put a set for Josiah and I for our tree. Josiah hang mine up beside his on his family tree " Now," Joseph says with satisfaction," the tree is complete. They also gave us a give us a beautiful Christmas quilt. When Josiah sees it, he gasps. " What is it baby?" " Y'all can't give us that. Grandma gave it to you." " Yes she did the first Christmas after we were married. It is nice to continue the tradition." I get up and fling myself in my mom-in-laws arms " It is okay my sweet daughter. It is a joy to be able to pass it down to y'all." Christmas morning, I am up before the rest of the house. I have to prepare Sarah's gift. I then make breakfast and coffee and take it up to my wife. " Wake-up my love. It is Christmas morning. She groggily sits up. I sit the tray in front of her. " Ah Merry Christmas Josiah. Thanks, breakfast in bed nice." " Merry Christmas my love." She eats and sips coffee slowly waking up. When she is done, I take the tray downstairs and she goes to wake up here daddy. We all meet downstairs around the tree. " Okay, who is playing Santa and giving out the presents." James asks. " I will. I have to give Sarah hers first." I answer. " Oh that's right." He knows what it is. " Okay I am ready Josiah." " Close your eyes." She does with a smile. " Just a second baby. Hold out your arms." I place her present in them. " Open now." She does and then squeals because in her arms is a 8 week old mixed breed puppy. " Her name is Dixie Dawn and she has had her shots and is fixed. Her momma is a Boston Terrier but we aren't sure of her father." She pulls the pup up to her face and says, " Dixie Dawn! I love her Josiah! She is absolutely perfect," and handing the puppy to James with a," hold her grandpa." she throws herself into my arms. " Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!," punctuated by kisses. " Told you she would like her." James says with a smile. She slides off my lap , reaches for Dixie Dawn and with the other hand, hands me my present.. I open the small box as she sits beside me cooing at the puppy. " Wow Sarah!" I say," it is stunning. James walks over to see. " Wow!" he says also. She sits grinning. " Turn it over Josiah." I do and see the engraving. " Thank you so much Sarah. It is the best thing you could give me." I reach over Dixie Dawn who sits contently licking her momma to kiss her. I give James a brand new Craftsman wretch set. Sarah gives him a study bible. He gives Sarah and I a poster size picture he had made of our favorite picture from the wedding. It was taken when neither of us were paying attention. It shows her and I in Beth's backyard holding hands and just staring at each other. " Oh," Sarah gasps when she sees it," daddy this is gorgeous. Thank you so much." She hands me Dixie, who's feet haven't touched the floor since I had given her to her momma, and gives her daddy a big hug. " Thanks James. It really is perfect." " Y'all are welcome. I just love the way you are looking at each other. Like no one else exist." Later on that day after all the wrapping is up and Dixie gets feed and taking outside to potty, Sarah and I sit back on the couch in front of the tree. James is in the kitchen cooking because, " Y'all did Thanksgiving..I can do Christmas." Dixie Dawn lays asleep across her momma's lap. Sarah lays across my lap and holds my hand while stroking the sleeping pup with the other. " Where did you get her?" " One of my classmates dog had a litter and he asked everyone if they wanted one. I talked to your dad about it. He thought it would be a good idea. To get us some practice with a puppy before we adopt or foster. So I tell my buddy I would take a female because I couldn't stand to have a male fixed and because I knew he would have a harder time getting rid of the girls. So two weeks ago when she was weaned, I picked her up, took her to the vet and got her fixed and all. I then took her to my parents to hid her away until today. Daddy dropped her off this morning." She sighs in contentment and says," She is the best gift I have gotten since you." I bend down and kiss her. " I love this too." I tell her as I pull the pocket watch out," Did you know my granddad had one just like this. He would sit me on his lap when I was just a little boy and let me play with it. My grandma buried him with it. Disappointed me when I found out." I say with a laugh," Thought it should have been passed down to his grandson. But you not knowing any of this...did you?" She shakes her head. " K, you not knowing it picked out the perfect thing. Something I can pass down to my son." " Oh Josiah, I so love you." She says and we kiss until James walks in and announces lunch is ready.

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Chapter twenty two

It was already Christmas’s Eve and I was driving home from a nearby town in where I had just been catching up with my friends. I had helped my mother this morning with the table and presents because we had a huge celebration tonight and we liked to decorate everything and prepare a huge hunt for Xiana so the little girl would spend the best Christmas ever.

As I parked my car in front of my house I already saw my brother’s car, who lived five minutes away but still brought the car. As soon as she heard the car my niece opened the front door and raced towards me as I bowed down to embrace her.

“Auntie, Father Cristmas is coming today” she said excitedly,

“I know sweetheart, do you think he’s going to bring you everything you asked for?”

“I’ve been really good” she said while nodding her hair, making her piggy tails move all around, her whole face lit up.

We soon arrived to the living-room, where my brother and sister-in-law were chatting with my mother. The cushions were now styled in red and green tartan and there were red blankets on the sofas, I had also hang up sprinkles of mistletoe and fairy lights over the surfaces, to match the one at the table, which also had beautiful centers.

“Can we watch the movie?” Xiana asked excitedly as we sat down at the armchair. We had a tradition to see Arthur Christmas together before dinner and this year we made it as well, I put on the movie on the computer and we watched with the little one sat on my lap. She watched it all the way without saying a word and I could talk with Sandra, because we hadn’t seen each other in so long and  we were both very nosy, so we always had something to talk about since I hadn’t been filled in yet about the town’s gossip.

As we finished the movie we moved into the table, and we eat loads of food as it was a celebration. We ate a lot of seafood as a starter, since we were a town by the water, and then we ate some soup and meat, which was a lot of food for dinner. After that it was already midnight and we ate dessert since my mother had bought three different types of cake.

Once we finished eating my brother took Xiana to the living-room to see if they could spot Santa’s sleigh on the sky and the rest of us went to catch the presents at the garage and brought them to the Christmas tree outside. As we finished we got inside and pretend we were washing the dishes. We waited a few minutes and we lit up the Christmas tree lights making Xiana squeal and ran outside.

“He’s been, he’s been” she screamed as she saw the huge amount of presents. We chanted with her as well as we made videos and took photos of her and then we started to bring the presents inside since it was freezing. We let Xiana open her presents first and then she took off to start playing with all of the toys – she loved the doll – and then we open ours, I was given a new charm for my bracelet and a beautiful pencil case by my mother and a candle and stationary by my brother and sister-in-law, as well as a new bag for my laptop by all of them.

“Oh my god” Sandra said as she was sipping on some coffee “Where did you find the fricking doll?”

“It took me a lot actually” I said laughing “I was almost giving up when Cathy started going crazy because she saw it after the whole day”

“You shouldn't have done it” Xoan said “It was really expensive”

“Xoan, she’s my niece and she’s my goddaughter, if someone’s gonna spoil her it’s me”

It was almost four in the morning when we decided it was time to go to bed, they were stayin here today as they were also having lunch with us tomorrow and Xiana has been put to bed long ago. We tidy up and headed upstairs, as I lay in my bed I saw Marco’s present leaned on my desk. We had given each other our presents but decided we won’t open them until we were able to do them together – or over skype for that matter. He had reached me tonight but I told him to wait as it was kind of rude to leave all of my family downstairs and we had agreed to do it tomorrow morning.

M

It was Christmas morning already and I was waiting for Adela to pick up the phone. I had called her yesterday but she was hanging out with her family and I didn’t want to intrude. I was also at my parent’s house and I had already had breakfast and showered, but Adela was clearly still asleep.

She finally picked up and her beautiful face lit up the screen, she was still in bed as she had just woken up and her hair was all messy all over her hair.

“Hello” she said yawning. I looked at the time, yep, it was twelve in the morning and she was still sleeping “Good morning”

“Good morning sweetheart, did I wake you up?” she said.

“Yes, but it doesn’t matter” she said stretching “What are you doing all ready, we’re on holydays live a little”

I watched her as she sat up on the bed and yawn once more, she rubbed her face and shake the sleep out of her like she always did, which was very cute. She was very cute.

“Okay, I’m ready, do you have your present?” she said smiling.

“I do” I said showing it to the camera “Do you?”

“It’s over the desk” she said picking it up “What it is?” she asked.

“I can’t tell you, but you can open it now”

“Can I? Do you want to open yours first?” she said looking at the little box.

“No, you go first”

She nodded and then started to open the package carefully, she did it painfully slowly and, once she had unwrapped it, she shook the little box before open, the bracelet making noise as it collided with the box. I had bought her a bracelet that was very in right now apparently, I had taken Yvone with me to buy it and she said she would love it. It was a simple rose gold chain which had to little rings combined at the front and I had made the jeweler to engrave both of our initials inside them.

Her whole face lit up as she opened the box, which made every cent I had spent on it worth it and planted a smile all over my face.

“Marco, you shouldn’t have” she said “Dear god, do you know how expensive is this?”

“I paid for it” I said laughing “Will you stop worrying about the money?”

“No” she protested still in awe “It’s too much”

“But did you like it” I asked.

“Yes, I did, but...”

“Then it doesn’t matter” I said shushing her “I wouldn’t spend money I couldn’t spend” she said.

“I hate you sometimes” she said “Your turn” she said as she put the bracelet on.

I reached over the present, it was neat and beautifully wrapped, I knew she had wrapped all of her presents, which was really impressive. I unwrapped it carefully not to spoil Adela’s effort and I discovered a frame filled with a lot of pictures of us and also one of them of her with my shirt on, which made me grin.

“Thank you Adi” I said “I feel stupid I just went and bought you some jewerly while you spend a lot of time thinking about my present”

“It’s because you’re so difficult to buy for” I said “You already have everything you want because you buy it all yourself” she complained.

“I didn’t really need a present from you” she said “You’re the best present I ever got”

“Marco!” she said hiding her face behind her hands “Stop being so cheesy”

“I’m sorry” I said laughing “Too much”

We were still laughing as I heard Nico storm into the house and coming upstairs, he opened the door as my mother was still telling him to go over and gave her a kiss.

“Uncle Marco, let’s open the presents” he almost shouted as he opened the door.

“Hey budy” I told him “There are a lot of them, did you went to the living-room?”

He nodded excitedly and he then noticed Adela on the screen and went to her to tell her about his Christmas presents, to which she listened carefully. They were so cute it hurt.

We eventually said our goodbyes and went to open Nico’s presents, with Mia as our speciall guest, who apparently rather spend the holidays in my sister’s belly.

A

I had a lot of fun at home but it was now time to go and we were already heading of to the airport. I didn’t want to leave because I would miss holidays but there were no Three Wise Man in Germany so I couldn’t stay. I had a blast at New Year’s Eve though as I let my self down and didn’t bother to study or worry about my exams, instead I just focused in having a good time with my friends as I wouldn’t be seeing them for a long while once again.

I had been talking with Marco almost every day and we would spend a whole month seeing each other every now and then because of the training camp, However I could focus on my exams that way and I was going to make more hours of work so I could be freer at the end of the school year.

“You are very quiet” my brother said after a while. He and Xiana were taking me to the airport.

“I’m just thinking”

“About what” he asked

“A little bit of everything” I said “This following month is looking quite depressing”

���Why is it depressing” he asked

“I’m going to be alone, I have all of my exams and I’ll work a lot” I said shrugging my shoulders.

“Why would you be alone?”

“Everyone is either away or on exams as well” I said “But don’t worry February is going to be great”

“Don’t you have a boy to keep you company” he said knowingly.

“He’s the one who’s away but that’s all right” I said not wanting to be very open about the relationship because I didn’t feel comfortable with it “I wouldn't had had time to see him anyway”

A few minutes after that Xiana woke up from her nap and we spent the rest of the journey singing Disney songs. The plane wasn’t so pleasant though, the short trip was all righ but the longer one was awful the guy sat next to me was snoring the whole trip and not even the headphones could block the noise. As I got to the airport – at four in the morning –  I got a taxi and headed home as Marco was still at Miami.I didn’t ever bother to unpach as I went straight to bed.

Marco came back to Dortmund a few weeks after that, and Mia seemed to be happy for him to be back too because she was born that week. She was the cutest little girl, she was very tiny and looked a lot like her brother, who was delighted to show us his little sister. We had spent the afternoon with Nico as well so little Mia could have some time alone with her parents and the little boy told me all about his Christmas presents again and he also complain about coming back to school because he had “a lot of homework”

After that Marco left for training camp and I started the world’s most busiest month with exams, work and my new play dates with Nico and Mia.