Cast Of The Ultimate Christmas Present Novels & Stories

I hopped in the car, delighting in the warmth. "You look fabulous," he told me, leaning over to kiss my cheek. "Thanks. I got you a present!" "What is it?" "Can't tell!" He rolled his eyes. "You're a tease." "I've heard that before." When we got to the house, everyone was in the living room, even Jackson. They were watching Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer on TV. Jackson looked quite entertained, and it was adorable. "Merry Christmas!" Jackson bellowed, grinning at Simon and me.

I exclaimed in awe. “You deserve the best, Layla.” Alex smiled, placing a kiss on my neck. Upon returning to the penthouse, a lavish feast awaited. Caviar, lobster, and champagne flowed. Larry, Rachel, and the team joined us, sharing laughter and stories. Alex presented me with a stunning diamond necklace. “Layla, you shine brighter than any star.” I blushed. “Alex, you're the one making this Christmas magical.” As night fell, fireworks exploded above the city.

While Ryder wakes everybody up, I quickly brush my teeth and comb my hair. I go downstairs to see Reed and Ryder sitting around the Christmas tree with presents. I look back to see Raven and Blake enter the room. "Merry Christmas, guys." Ryder wishes everyone. Greetings are shared and, Ryder goes first to open his present. "Ok, this is from mom and dad." Ryder informs and opens a lego set. His eyes widen, and he lets out a squeal and hugs his parents.

Sandra told him, smiling at him, and he managed to give her a tentative smile in return. “Oh. That’s great. I can’t wait.” “Anyway,” Becca said to Sandra, finally becoming calm. “I got you a Christmas present. Care to see it? It’s in my house though.” “Aww, you didn’t have to, but I’m grateful. I guess I should finish cooking first. I’m almost done. Dan should be back at any moment from now.”

By the time they reached the last house, even the most optimistic of the group, such as Cindy and Pastor Phil, looked relieved to be nearly done, thoughts of warming their feet by the fire dancing in their eyes. “Let’s sing, ‘O, Christmas Tree,’” Cindy said, forcing a smile. “This will be our last song.” “You singing?” Dak asked, close to her ear. “No.” “Come on, Mem. Last chance.” “I... can’t.” “You can. You choose not to.”

Epilogue (Seven years later) “Look here kids, Santa is going to come here, so behave properly then only you all going to get your gifts,” Ashley said to all the kids gathered in the living space. The big tall Christmas tree is placed at the corner along with all the other decorations made the house so vibrant that Christmas eve. The snow is falling outside and the Christmas lights made the house bright that evening. Hector and Ashley had invited their close family to celebrate in their home and here all are present.

He looks between us for a second time, but then he nods his head slowly and starts tearing into the paper. The room goes quiet as he lifts the lid off of the box. He stares down at the onesie inside, blinking like his brain hasn’t caught up yet. He picks it up carefully and reads the words on it out loud. “Your Christmas present is on back order until July 2026. Merry Christmas, Daddy.” “Oh my god.” My mother squeals as my father and Aiden gasps loudly. “Are you serious?” She asks, but no one answers her, all of our attention still on Derek and Ava.

Of course, Orison has something romantic playing on the screen because it’s freaking Christmas. “Dad, I can’t today,” I tell him, and just then, I come face to face with the television screen, and I freeze, my jaw going slack right as my heart comes to halt and drops to the bottom of my stomach. I can’t be seeing right. “Honey,” Dad calls, but my ears have started ringing with the amount of blood that rushes to the organs. I don’t believe in the holidays, but please Santa, please! Tell me that Orison has started a career in pornography, because I can see him on a live field, having sex with someone who isn’t me.

But instead, Dahlia leaped into Nana’s arms, her face beaming. “Look, Nana! Santa brought you a present too!” She laughed, handing Nana a green envelope. Nana smiled, opening it up and laughing as she shook her head, looking over at Jake and myself, since Zach was probably still snoring in his bed upstairs. Hell, that man was able to sleep through a nuclear bomb the way he could snore.

Blair's POV Never in a million years did I think I would spend my Christmas Eve and my Christmas taking care of someone. I couldn't spend my Christmas with everyone, but today was Boxing Day. Everyone was downstairs opening their gifts, while I on the other hand was praying for Ace to open his eyes. I threw away the water I used in cleaning his body and when I got back to the room, I saw Ace was struggling to open his eyes. I hurriedly ran downstairs and called Noah to my room.