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Sera

December 25th 2021 (Christmas Dinner)

“Maria I swear if you lift that pot one more time—”

“I’m just checking the consistency!”

“It was perfect five minutes ago,” Anya muttered, brushing her hands on her apron.

I laughed softly and leaned over to adjust the placement of the rosemary sprigs on the roast duck. “It looks and smells amazing.” I commended them as I carried it over to the dining room.

The dining room had never looked more beautiful.

Candles flickered in crystal holders. Shining garlands framed the tall windows, and the long mahogany table was dressed in deep red linen with gold-trimmed plates and shining silverware.

Maria and Anya had outdone themselves. Pelmeni dumplings, pirozhki, roasted duck, herring under fur coat salad, and even a towering Napoleon cake sat at the center like a culinary crown jewel.

I stood just outside the door, smoothing my hand down the front of my dress. It was a silky, backless emerald gown with a high slit that grazed
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