Catching a glimpse of a legendary all-white reindeer is supposed to bring good luck.
Not for Georgia Greene.
As Georgia makes her way home for Christmas, a white reindeer dashes across the road in front of her, causing her to crash her car into a...
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Georgia
Today was the day, Georgia was sure of it. Outside the window of her small, borrowed bedroom, the sky was cloudless. There was no sign of the blizzard from last night and no lurking clouds on the horizon—just a perfect, sunny blue. It was still cold, of course. There were little frozen fractals on the corners of the window, but Georgia was sure she could handle a little cold once she was in her car and the heater was on.
Finally, she'd be heading off to her sisters.
Her bags made a thump-thump-thump as she dragged them down the stairs, bouncing off every well-worn step. She figured might as well get her things ready before she said her goodbyes.
Sue was waiting for her in the kitchen. As she caught sight of Georgia's bags, her face fell. "Oh, dear, just when I've gotten used to having you around," she said, putting her hands on her hips like a kindly scolding grandmother. "Isn't it funny that we were strangers only a few days ago? Now I hate to see you go!"
"But go I must," Georgia said with a laugh. If she was honest, she was going to miss Sue, too. Nissen farm had been a nice little haven for a few days. "My sister is waiting for me and I can't wait to finally see her."
"Of course, of course," Sue said. "But next time you're in the area, you'll come and say hi, won't you?"
"I will," Georgia said. "I promise."
"How would she even find you?" Felix piped in. He was already sitting at the table with his computer, sipping at a mug of coffee. "You're selling this place, remember? You might be gone by the next time she comes back."
"Oh, like I needed the reminder," Sue grumbled at her son, swiping at the air like he was an annoying fly, before turning back to Georgia. "Regardless of what happens with the farm, I'll still be in town, so just look me up. I'll be hard to miss." She gave a little wink. "But before you rush off and get on that road, let me get you some coffee."
"Oh, Sue, you don't need to—"
"I insist! You're gonna need to be alert for the drive ahead of you." She hurried off before Georgia had a chance to object.
Georgia didn't want to wait any longer than she needed to, but it was hard to refuse Sue's coffee. Its scent was heavy in the air and it made Georgia's mouth water. "Well, alright, then."
Sue hurried off to get her a mug.
Georgia took a seat, choosing the one across from Felix. They had shared some good conversation last night, but judging by the way he sat across from her now—only giving her a curt nod while he tapped away at his computer—it was like it hadn't even happened.
Something about his shifting mood bothered her. But, why did it matter? Even if she went to find Sue when she came back, it wasn't likely she'd see him again. He'd be another anonymous face in the city... Just like her.
