Novel & Cerita Holiday Classics Dreamworks

SLOANE I woke up on December 28th with a kids’ menu pinned to my fridge and the distinct feeling I had lost my mind. The crayon looked even more ridiculous in daylight. THE HOLIDATE PACT in Jackson’s careful block letters. Twelve holidays. Three-second kiss maximum. No feelings. No exceptions. Our signatures at the bottom, like we’d just bought a house, instead of agreeing to a year-long performance. I stared at it while the coffee brewed, waiting for the panic to hit.

“The only reason I make a copy in the drive is for you. If this campaign meets your approval, then we can talk about the children’s hospital holiday fundraiser that we’re sponsoring.” “What’s there to talk about? I write a check and get a very generous tax break.” I bit my lip and tapped my finger on the conference table. He tilted his head and narrowed his eyes at me. “Kelsey… what did you sign this company up for?” I shrugged my shoulders. “Oh, nothing crazy. I told the committee we’d have a winter wonderland set up.” “Meaning?” “I’ve hired a design team, but we’ll need employees to be elves, reindeer, Santa…”

its just a dream" Lily also said that but why didn't it feel so. I have had tons of dreams before but this one just seemed too off, too scary, too real. I am really over thinking this, maybe I should just stop worrying so much. Its just a dream. "Where did you get that" she yelled out of nowhere making me flinch a little. "Get what?" I asked "That" she pointed to my wrist where my silver bracelet sat. "Oh, it was a birthday gift" "Its beautiful" she held my arm, staring awestruck at the thing.

“No problem.” ………………………………………………. “Good morning everyone, how was your night?” Chris asked a bunch of people sitting in front of a TV. Different set of eyes balanced on him “How are you dear?” The most elderly woman amongst the bunch asked. “I think I would be fine.” He replied Concern creeped into her face “Why is that?” “I had a disturbing dream in the midnight and I don’t remember anything about it” Chris said with his mouth full of toast bread and a cup of coffee on his hand.

That was a habit I hoped she would outgrow soon. She was going to be one year old next month and we were already making preparations for her birthday party. I wanted it to be a special birthday celebration filled with fun and laughter. Eyare wanted us all to travel to Disney land, including mum and dad, but I had disagreed, my case being that she was still too young to understand all the cartoon characters. She would not appreciate it --- we will. Wait until she grows older, I said, and he had reluctantly agreed. We decided, instead, to have a cartoon character - themed birthday party and take loads of pictures and videos she could always have memories of, and refer to when she grows older.

At least, I know by the end of the holiday, I will be a 100k$ richer that I didn't work for. “Deal, this is going to be so much fun,” Clover squeaked.

"Merry Christmas, Lexi! I'm here to visit you and the children. Where's Sam, by the way? Has he not woken up yet?" I let Patricia into the house. "He's not home." "Not home? Where did he go so early on Christmas day?" She set down the presents and glanced around the living room, her smile diminishing slightly. "Did he work overtime at the office again? Ah, my son is really too hardworking for his own good. You should be more understanding of him. "It's hard on him to support the four of you at home. It's just too much pressure for him—" "He didn't work overtime," I said, calmly interrupting her. "He received a year-end bonus and went on a three-month honeymoon around the world with Maya."

She didn't even bother to unpack. The day was turning grey, it was almost sundown. The city was about to lit up in neon and she wanted to experience it first hand. Those who were done working looked less tense than they did in the morning. She watched with glittery eyes as the city slowly revealing it's true colors. Music, dancing, entertainment, kept the city alive every single night. Locals blend with tourists who came to enjoy the Goldstone nightlife. The West End of the city was where they make the real magic. The movie studios. Where the stars lived, up in the hills, where celebrations and award shows were held, where imagination and reality merged.

"Oooh! Yes, yes! Santa’s Village! I forgot about that! Please, Mommy! They have Christmas lights and a big tree and elves and reindeers and—" Jake clapped his hands excitedly. "And hot chocolate!" I sighed dramatically. "Oh, so that’s what you all really want? Hot chocolate, huh?" "Noooo!" they all laughed, shaking their heads. Kate shoved the list into my hands. "Okay, Mommy! That’s the final list! Look!" I took the paper and read it aloud: Woodland Park Zoo Seattle Aquarium Seattle Great Wheel Space Needle Santa’s Village "Hmm… That’s quite a list," I chuckled. "Are you sure you would rather not add ‘Stay home and read books’ to the list?"

**LIA** #Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, right down Santa Claus Lane...# The familiar holiday tune played softly in my headphones, transporting me to a festive world despite my current surroundings. I closed my eyes, eagerly anticipating my journey back home. I was on a plane, en route to Singapore to reunite with my mom and sister, marking the beginning of a much-needed break from school. It had been a long time since I had been home, and I was determined to make this Christmas special.