by E. Lee Hess
When we got back down stairs, I sat on the couch and looked at my phone. I had a text from Zoe that read, "I think this was the best Christmas Eve ever. I can't stop thinking about our walk. Thank you for being you." I couldn't stop myself from smiling and blushing and when I looked up from my phone I noticed my whole family was staring at me. "Who texted you?" My mom asked. As cooly as I could I said, "Oh it was just Zoe saying Merry Christmas to everyone." I quickly shoved my phone back into my pocket and tried to compose myself. For a few seconds no one said anything. Then my dad sat down beside me, put his arm around me, and said, "It's really nice to see that sparkle back in your eyes." This made me smile from ear to ear. At this point, my mom looked over at us and said, "Has anyone told you lately that your smile is contagious?" This was the perfect end to the perfect day.
I guess I better let you go. You have a very long night ahead of you delivering presents. Just so you know, I don't need anything else. This year I've already gotten everything I could possibly ask for.
Thanks again,
Holly
Epilogue: 12/25/16
Dear Santa,
Merry Christmas! Looking back on the past month, I can't believe how much has changed and how much I have grown. I know the journey doesn't happen so fast normally, but I guess that is why they call it the magic of Christmas. I also know that this isn't the end. This is just the beginning and there will definitely be hardships, but the good times will make it all worthwhile.
I'm not sure what will happen with Zoe and with my family, but I'm not scared anymore. I'm ready for whatever life throws at me and it will be one hell of a ride.
So Santa (or God or my inner self or whoever it is that I have been talking to this whole time), thank you. I couldn't have gotten through this without you.
Until next year,
Holly
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