Antes De Diciembre Novels & Stories

We are also wearing jackets now because it is really cold. It's Christmas Eve now because it's 24. It's only a few hours before twelve o'clock so we're really waiting for that moment. There will be fireworks here at 12 am. It's really exciting because it's not just every new year that they do the fireworks display for people. "You go to the side." I stepped aside suddenly when someone spoke to my side, Patry who was menstruating again. His anger issue doesn't really subside even for a day. If it ever subsides, in about five seconds he will return to normal. It’s like being a kind person is his abnormal time.

I promised her, "Alright, I'm on my way." As the sun dipped low, painting the sky with streaks of orange and pink, we walked back home, a picture of happiness.

The year would soon come to an end and a new year would be ushered in. That December, the south saw a chilly winter. The weather this year seemed to be bitter. Even in the south, there would be speckles of precipitation from time to time. New Year’s was fast approaching. Various lanterns and festive decorations were hung up on the streets. And in order to take advantage of the activities on New Year’s Day, some businesses had already decked out their stores early.

It is a very different feeling to that in spring or summer. It is also the season of Halloween and in the Commonwealth, Bonfire Night. Those five days between the end of October and the beginning of November is, for me, the beginning of the build up to the Christmas season. People actually begin to enjoy the colder weather and the darker evenings as it reminds of what is to come.

That, she doesn't know. It was in the middle of December, the surrounding was covered with a pile of snow - migratory birds have left towards the south, tree branches are already blanketed with dense snow. People wear sweaters and gloves to evade the coldness that it carries. The wind was striking real forcefully that you can hear its whistle; those whistles that almost give you a deafening tone. The sky was overfilled with darkness and stars were nowhere to be found. Those signs - a snowstorm was coming.

Such serenity she had not felt in a long time, it almost made her lost track of reality. It was early December, the city had been painted with white hue of the snow. Some little children were seen playing outside and the shopping streets were filled with fashionista who needed to change up their looks. Winter had arrived in Paris and Christmas was making its way, the shops had been decorated with Christmas themed decorations and snow was starting to pile up on the street.

Tonight is the Winter Anniversary. “I’m fine, Dom. Stop hovering and go have fun.” I swat his hand away from my shoulder. “Go be the star. I’m just here for the free champagne and to make sure you don’t do anything stupid before the big game.” He gives me that lopsided, boyish grin that has half the city swooning. “No promises.” I watch as he scans the room. This isn’t an official league party. It is the commemorative bash before the final showdown of the year. The calm before the bloodbath on the ice.

I went home to rest. The next day, I went in as usual and found the staff busier than normal. There were extra people cleaning and trucks of fresh feed arriving, making the animals restless. Zane must’ve gotten scared. To keep things peaceful over Christmas, he’d finally scraped together some money and splurged a little for the animals.

She started placing them in front of each of us. Elara quickly snatched one from me and opened it. I noticed the disapproval on Eugenia’s face, she didn’t like Elara’s manners. Her expression soured, especially toward Elara, who tended to be more lively. “Look! It’s on December 28th, right after Christmas,” Elara exclaimed, a bit too loudly. Everyone looked at her since they were meant to read it together with Yuvonne after opening their envelopes.

December Anonymous POV The weekend before Christmas was filled with excitement. The crisp winter air was a welcome change as the group of junior high students gathered at the Magnificent Mile for their “date.” But let’s be real, it wasn’t really a date—it was a group hang, a chance to get away from the regular grind of school and enjoy a bit of holiday cheer. Dre, Sade, Isla, and Paul met up at the mall, ready to dive into the festive spirit.