Novel & Cerita Coming Home For Christmas

She knew how to multiple task better than anyone I knew. Okay here it goes. "Well as you know I'm coming home for Christmas, and I was wondering if its okay that I bring someone?" I quickly rattled off. "I know its a bit last minute." I knew I should have given her a bit more of a heads up but knowing my mom it shouldn't be that big of a deal. "Oh a special someone?" I could practically hear the grin in her voice. "Uhh someone like that..." "That's perfect sweetie! You can definitely bring him. We'll have plenty of food too."

He knew that would make him very happy. While Meghan was hugging her, he shoved his hands back in his pockets. “It’s Christmas, girl. You’re home. You should be happy!”

“Hey, Leonard.” “How are you feeling?” He asked. She shrugged. “I think I might have an idea of how to make you feel better.” Her eyes lit up and it caused his heart to swell in excitement. “It is going to be Christmas very soon and I will be going home for a family vacation. We do this thing where every member of the family comes back home and spends time together. It would be a lot of fun, I want you to come back home with me.” He explained. “Leonard...”

Everyone else at the table agreed then laughed. Thankfully the conversation was interrupted by Tammy bringing the drinks. “Here you go. Are you ready to order your meals?” Tammy said as she put our drinks down. Once she was done we ordered our food, and she disappeared again. “When do you three get to come home for Christmas?” Molly asked Chastity, Lexi, and Colby. “We come home the week before, and have to go back on January 2nd.” Lexi answered. “Are you going to see your parents for the holiday, Molly?” Chastity asked.

At the very least, not now. Two days after I was discharged, Aiden finally came home. Chloe was sent to her grandmother's house. I was sitting alone at the dining table, eating a bowl of plain noodles. He walked in, took off his coat, changed his shoes, and glanced at me. His voice was indifferent as he said he was out of town for a conference the past two days. I kept my head down, focusing on my noodles, and didn't bother responding.

“Mom, c’mon. I’ll be seeing you guys practically every free weekend I get. This will always be my home and I’m not letting my place out, so I’ll want to come back often.” “Ah, you say that now Atlas but what about Fallon. You’ve got to split your time so many ways.” He shrugs. I know he’ll manage it. “It’ll be fine. Besides, it’s the holidays coming up and she breaks up from uni so she can come and stay with me in Dallas and go back to hers for Christmas.” “Talking of which you two, you are both here for Christmas, right?” Mom has that slightly worried look on her face that we might not be.

“You have always been studying overseas. Never spent a single holiday at home. You have become a young woman before my very eyes.” “I had to complete school,” I said to myself. "You know that. I couldn't just stop." She nodded, eyes warm. "I know. Nevertheless, it is different to see you once again. You've changed so much." We entered her car and she began to talk. I was mostly nodding and smiling and listening. Her voice was soothing, it felt peaceful and good to be home. Few minutes later, she abruptly turned into the street that led to the cemetery. I looked at her, but I said nothing since I already knew why.

I stared for a moment, then yanked out the SIM card and tossed it into the trash. Returning home proved smoother than I'd imagined. My parents picked me up at the airport, and with the holidays approaching, the streets were alive with twinkling lights, wreaths, and Bing Crosby crooning White Christmas. It lacked Eldonfield's glitz, but the lingering scent of fireworks grounded me in a comforting way. My mom was thrilled since I'd skipped three Christmases at home to spend them with Ted.

“I need to see her, I need to—” “You will, doll.” He holds me closer to his chest, wanting to calm me down. I do calm down, because he's here and nothing can harm me. “But for now, let Daddy take you home, baby.” He whispers close to my lips and I can't help but just kiss him. I thought I'd never see him again, but I guess we've been given one more chance. And it's the best Christmas eve present ever. ~~~~ It's still dark when we return to the house—Jaxon’s home. I'm anxious to see my Snowie but Jaxon tells me to be patient and have a bath first.

“Are you free tonight?” My heart dropped a little. Tonight was Christmas dinner. There were guests coming. There would be loud conversations and cleaning afterward. No chance to leave the house. “I’m not free,” I said softly. “My family is having people over.” “I see…” he said. He sounded disappointed. “I know it’s short notice, but… I didn’t want to spend Christmas alone. I thought maybe I could spend it with you.” My breath stopped for a moment. He wanted to spend Christmas… with me?