"You must be very successful then." May said, a little impressed. She tried to hide it but it was probably obvious. "What else have you invested in?" "Why don't we get a coffee and I'll tell you." Andrew suggested. "Would that be okay?"May was tempted. She didn't know why but there was something about Andrew that drew her in. But she couldn't let herself be weak to emotions now. She gestured to her brother and daughter. "I'm sorry I have a family I can't really go drink coffee and leave them.""It's okay." Andrew nodded. "I get it. Family is important. Why don't you and your brother come over to my house? I'll make coffee and we can all sit and chat. I'll order pizza or something. I don't mind your daughter being there. I like kids." May hesitated. "I don't know..." "I promise I'm not going to bite." Andrew said. "I'm not going to be weird. I just want to get to know you. I understand if you're uncomfortable with the idea. It's fine."This should have been where May ran. As always

The house was lonely. Without the liveliness of that had it the night before. Andrew wished he could go back. To that fun. The listening of the crazy, highly intelligent teenage brother that raved about everything. And the little fairy that May had as a daughter was just sweetest,she was telling stories about her school, her friends and the teachers. It was lovely. Spending time with May and her family. Her family. This felt so bittersweet to Andrew. She wanted that family and May herself to actually be his family. Forever. But why was he so drawn to the beautiful smile that May had? Only God could really know. "You're up late today." Clive commented as he walked into the living room Andrew was sitting in. "Had a late night. " Andrew said with a smile remembering the day before. "Ohhh!" Clive clapped his hands. "With whom? That beautiful lady?" "Yeah. " Andrew nodded and added, " and her family. It was really nice. I don't even remember when I had such fun in entire life. I fel

June wakes up in the morning, her eyes slowly fluttering open as the sunlight streams in through the large windows of the bedroom. For a moment, she forgets where she is, but then she sees the luxurious bed and the high ceilings and the ornate furniture and it all comes flooding back. She's in Andrew's mansion, the home of the man she met a few days ago and who has already made such a big impression on her.A memory comes rushing back to her, of her mother telling her the story of a princess who lived in a castle with a prince. She remembers her mother telling her that she would one day find her own prince and her own castle. June laughs to herself as she looks around the bedroom, thinking to herself that maybe her mother's words were coming true. Maybe this really was her castle, and maybe Andrew was her prince. But she knows it's too soon to tell.June gets up from the bed, the sunlight bathing her skin as she walks over to the window and looks out at the view. The trees are swaying

Andrew turned to face her, his face etched with pain. He gently removed her hand from his shoulder and looked into her eyes. "I loved you too," he said, his voice breaking. "I loved you more than I've ever loved anyone. But you betrayed my trust, and I don't know if I can ever trust you again. I can't stay here, I can't live in this house with you. I'm sorry, but I have to go."He turned away and started walking again, his footsteps heavy on the snow. As he was about to reach his car, he stopped and took a deep breath. Then,before he knew it as he was about to open his car dooe, the car that was parked outside of the house he heard a scream and a crash. He turned around to see that his wife had ran herself to a passing her that hit her immediately. He rushed to her side, panic coursing through his veins. She was lying on the ground, her eyes closed, her skin ashen. He felt for a pulse, his heart pounding in his chest. "Please, no," he whispered, tears welling up in his eyes. "Plea

Andrew remembered that. He remembered that he was in this very mansion outside when he had made that wish. When he had seen this woman. And she had shown what he could have. And she had told him to go build the family himself. But he got corky and told her he would buy a family for Christmas instead. And that's when the bet started. "Okay." Andrew faked a cheerful smile at the old woman. " You were right! I was wrong. Everything in life is not gotten by someone buying something with money. Especially not family! It's gotten love, patience and time. So what now huh? You were right I was wrong! Let me go now. To the family I have. " The old woman tsked. " No-no dear boy that's not how it works. You made a bet with me. And I must see it through. I can't just let you go like that. The other spirits will laugh at me of course. " Andrew gulped down. " What will happen now? " Andrew was afraid of this woman. If she could turn back time. What else could she do? What else would she do