“Is Mrs. Clause ready for our wedding anniversary?” Christian walks into the nursery, looking debonair in a tuxedo.
I turn to give him a loving smile. “Yes. I’m just putting our little angel to bed.”
He whistles at my strapless dress with a slit in the middle of my thigh, and I laugh.
“Little angel?” Christian chuckles as he places his arm across my shoulders. “He screams like a banshee when he’s hungry.”
I laugh again. It’s all I do these days. We stand there staring at the product of our love with the eyes of proud parents. I had a relatively easy pregnancy and labor with Christian by my side every step of the way. We watch Jayden sleep for a moment before we join our family and friends who came to celebrate with us in our large home that Christian built for me.
Debra, Ray, Aria, and her one-year-old brother, along with some of our friends, are there. After our marriage, I couldn’t work with my husband anymore. So, Christian and I discussed it, and he set up a small computer firm that I manage. My employees and I are like a close-knit family and it’s wonderful to see them here. Christian’s friends are also here with their wives.
“Look at you all glowing,” Debra tells me as I take little Adam from her. “Motherhood definitely suits you.”
My face flushes with happiness as I reply, “Truly, it does. I have never felt so fulfilled in my life.”
“Motherhood does that to you.” Her eyes twinkle. “Coupled with being married to your one true love.”
I nod and shift my gaze to my husband, who is conversing with his friends. If anyone had told me two years ago that I would find love again and be blissfully happy, I wouldn’t have believed it.
We have a wonderful time with everyone, eating, singing Christmas carols, dancing and playing games. I check on my son repeatedly, loving how much of a quiet baby he is.
Later on, when Christian and I are alone, watching the falling snow from our balcony, wrapped in each other’s arms, I sigh with content.
“Have I thanked you today for coming into my life?” Christian asks and I giggle because he asks me that question often.
I turn in his arms and place a kiss on his lips. “No, but I thank you for coming into mine.”
He chuckles and his arms tighten around me. “Sometimes, I feel as if I’m in a dream, and I don’t want to wake up.”
“Me, too. Happy anniversary, Christian.”
“Happy anniversary, Hope. Get ready for one hundred years together.”
Laughter bursts from my throat.
I kiss him. “Merry Christmas, darling. I love you.”
“Merry Christmas, sweetheart. Love you always.”
The End
Other Christmas Books By Theresa Hodge
Edge Of Winter: Love and Heart Break
A Proposal By Christmas
Noelle's Rock Books 1-6
Angel's Return: A Christmas Romance
Dreaming On Ice: A Winters
Nicholas North: A BWWM Christmas Romance
It Happened At Christmas
Acknowledgments
Thank you to everyone who ever gave my books a chance. I wish each you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
About the Author
Theresa Hodge is an Alabama native - loving mother, wife, sister, aunt and friend. She is at her best when she is able to bring happiness to others. This author loves to read almost as much as she loves to write fictional stories. She finds writing therapeutic at times, especially during the loss of her oldest sister from breast cancer, which birthed her “Ask Me Again” Series. This was her first but this compilation led to her writing several other books. These book's includes her bestselling “Noelle's Rock” series among many others.
Additionally, Theresa has a love affair with poetry. She began writing poetry at an early age and it served as a catalyst for her growth as a writer.
If Theresa can bring a smile to your face and encourage someone else along her journey, she considers it a blessing beyond measure.
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