Cast Of The Ultimate Christmas Present Novels & Stories

In the end, I couldn't bear to let Noelle spend the last Christmas Eve of her life filled with regret. I searched through every office on the entire floor and finally found a female doctor about the same height as Ivana. I begged her to pretend to be Ivana. An hour later, the doctor appeared beside Noelle's bed, wearing a Santarina costume borrowed from somewhere on the street. She was holding Noelle's favorite doll. Noelle cried tears of happiness. "I knew Mommy wouldn't abandon me." I covered my mouth and pulled Noelle tightly into my arms. A nurse took a picture of our final moment together. In the end, Noelle died on that snowy Christmas Eve.

"The house smells like cinnamon and pine, the maids have laid out the most incredible brunch, and I’m pretty sure Dad actually bought us real presents this year instead of just stock options." Ariana sat up, pushing her tangled hair back. The memory of the night before—the desk, the leather couch, the feeling of Mateo filling her—was so vivid it felt like it was tattooed on her skin. She looked at Cami, her best friend, and felt a sharp, jagged pang of guilt. "Merry Christmas, Cami," Ariana said, her voice slightly raspy. "How’s the ankle? Dad said you really did a number on it last night." Cami leaned over, inspecting Ariana’s foot.

But instead of taking a seat, she leaned over and smiled into his face. ”Times up,” she giggled happily. “Come on, I’ll show you where you can get changed.” She straightened up and started to walk off. Matt stood up and grabbed his sack of presents, which held his change of clothes. ”Ho ho ho,” he bellowed, grabbing his fake gut. “Merry Christmas, everyone.” Without waiting for a response, he turned and quickly followed Karen into the kitchen and down the stairs to the basement.

Ariana stood alone in the kitchen surrounded by half-prepped food and the cheerful glow of Christmas lights which suddenly felt too bright… like they were blinding her. She pressed her hand to her chest where something ached constantly. The crescent mark on her wrist ( hidden under a long sleeve) warmed at the thought of Kai, as if it was reminding her that he was out there. She shook her head trying to push him away. Jake was coming soon with both their parents. They’d be announcing the engagement. This was real life. This felt safer. Familiar. Even if it felt like walking in the wrong direction. The front door opened, and the house was suddenly filled with the sound of overlapping voices a

It is Sir Martin Richards. "Merry Christmas" I greet him as soon as he gets closer to Don, Carson, Vivian and I. He answers me briefly before sitting down. I don't know what happened but his presence stops everything. It is no longer a Christmas dinner more like a Christmas staring. He doesn't seem to mind cause he is just eating. "Good evening everyone. Thank you all for making this dinner a successful one. Now it's time to open our presents! Merry Christmas!" I say excited. This brings back the life cause everybody is excited to share gifts.

The side conversations died down as everyone averted their attention to the host. "I'm really happy you all could be here tonight. Christmas has always been about good times, friends, and family. I couldn't ask for a better group to share this day with. I've been saving this next gift for my parents and sister, and what better time than to have all of you here to see me give it to them?" He motioned to Nina, and she ran into the hall closet. A minute later, she came out with crutches. Chad sat straight up. Margot grabbed onto her husband's arm with tears gleaming in her eyes.

He says right before motioning for me and him to walk to the living room. Around less than five minutes later Aiden, Ethan, and Starlight arrived with a few gifts. Then a few more minutes passed, Kol and Christian arrived with several presents and Aiden's face fell. It was funny how Aiden looked like he wanted to strangle Kol, but he couldn't since the gifts made her happy. "I have a present for you to open right now," Kol said as he placed all the presents he had in hand then grabbed a small box. "It's not twelve yet," Aiden says which instantly causes Starlight to frown.

Successful beyond our wildest projections. Emma’s walking. Talking. “Mama” and “Dada” and “No” constantly. She’s opinionated. Fierce. Perfect. Lucian’s in the nursery. Building something. Won’t tell me what. “It’s a surprise. For Christmas. For Emma. Don’t peek.” I’m wrapping presents. Extended family. So many people now. Julian. Rebecca. Marcus. Sophia. Evelyn. Mrs. Caldwell. Chen. Everyone. My phone rings. Unknown number. I almost don’t answer.

Isabella Roosevelt I stood in the corner of the room, taking in the scene before me. I was at the Christmas party, and Lucas’s younger brother, Cole, had decided to go all out this year. Dressed as Santa, complete with a red suit, white beard, and a jolly laugh that could fool anyone, Cole looked every bit the part. The room was filled with children, their excited chatter filling the air as they waited for presents and candy. But it was Lucas, not Cole, who had all my attention.

Christmas decorations are everywhere, garland and lights and a massive tree. Everyone turns to look at me. I’m still wearing last night’s clothes, my makeup is smeared, and my hair is a disaster. The crowd parts slowly, and I can see through to the main hall where a bonding arch is set up with white flowers and red ribbons and Christmas greenery. Nick is standing under the arch in a tuxedo, looking devastating and perfect and completely unreachable. Jessica is next to him in a white dress. The pack elder stands between them. “We gather this Christmas morning to witness the bonding of Alpha Nicholas Blackwood and Jessica Winters…”