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| CHRISTMAS EVE by Ladymozzy It was Christmas Eve and Katie was putting the last few gifts under the tree. She pulled the last gift out of the bag. To James, from Matthew xxx. Katie felt a pain in her heart and a tear on her cheek. She'd hinted to Matthew that maybe James would be very busy at Christmas and that they wouldn't see him. Matthew had still insisted on putting his stocking up by the fireplace. Katie knew her six year old brother was going to be devastated that he wasn't there to open his presents. It had been a rollercoaster year for Katie. She'd started it off badly after struggling to come to terms with the death of her parents the year before. She'd moved into a two bedroom Victorian house with her little brother. A new start. In April she met James, who walked into the record shop where she worked one day and started to chat her up. He was so sexy with his big brown eyes and big strong arms. She was thrilled as she thought she'd never meet anyone as her social life was a no go with Matthew to look after. Life had been great since James came into their lives. Matthew adored James and the pair would spend hours together James was teaching Matthew how to play guitar and Matthew was trying to teach James Yu - gi - oh!. Things were ticking along nicely until about two week ago when James had broken things off. He'd never given a reason, just that he needed to be alone for a while. Katie was heartbroken and now as she sat on the sofa, staring at the homemade stockings Matthew had made, she began to cry. She curled up on the sofa and went to sleep. "Katie, Katie, Katie, Katie, look, Santa has been," Matthew scream Katie awoke, with a slight crick in her neck, sofa sleeping was never good. She watched Matthew tear his way through his gifts, he was about half way through when he looked up and said; "Where's James?" Katie felt a lump in her throat. "Remember, I told you James might be busy," she replied. Matthew's face dropped. He didn't know what to do next. The doorbell was a welcome distraction. "I'll go and get that Matthew, why don't you get some breakfast." Matthew shuffled away to get some cornflakes and Katie went to the door. When she opened it, there stood James in a woollen hat and a fleece jacket carrying a bin bag full of what Katie assumed to be presents . Katie stood back in disbelief. "I'll understand if you don't want to let me in, I've been an arse and I don't deserve you." James said in a hushed tone. "I'm not sure either, but there's a small boy in there who adores you and is heartbroken that he can't give you the present he bought you. So I guess I should let you in. James wandered in to the living room and sure enough, Matthew jumped into his arms. After the pair swapped presents, Katie sent Matthew upstairs to get washed and changed so she could talk to James. "Katie, I'm sorry for the last two weeks. I've been stupid." "What was wrong? Was it something I did. For two weeks I've been over everything I did, every conversation... why?" "It wasn't you. I was worried that Matthew was seeing me as a father figure, and I wasn't sure I was the kind of father figure he needs. Then a week ago I was talking to Nick about things and I said how much I missed you both. So Nick told me to stop being so bloody stupid. He's right, of course. At first I didn't want to come round in case you told me piss off, but then I realised you needed an explanation and an apology. I still love you Katie that never stopped. If you want me to go now, I will. Katie burst into tears. James didn't know whether he should leave now or wait till she had stopped crying. "Please stay, I want you to stay" she cried. James held her in his arms and kissed her head. he then sat her down reached into his pocket and preseted her with a small box. He gestured ofr her to open it and inside was the most gorgeous plantinum amethyst and diamond ring a girl could ask for. Katie looked up at James who was smiling nervously "Yes, I will!" <<< Ladymozzy's stories |