All I want for Christmas

Chapter 9

AMELIA

I woke up with a start as my alarm came to life, blaring out. I wish it could be Christmas everyone, by Wizzard.

I groan but slowly sit up in bed and sigh.

I best get ready for work.

I got out of bed and got ready. I wore a black dress and paired it with a red scarf and shoes. It took me only a short time.

After I got dressed, I walked out of my bedroom and headed to the kitchen. I made myself some coffee and toast. I wasn't a big eater most mornings, but I managed to eat something small.

Once I finished, I went into the bathroom to get myself ready. I washed and applied some light makeup.

After fifteen minutes, I was ready and placed my coat around me.

I grabbed all the dresses and placed them over one arm. I picked up my bag and walked out of the apartment, locking it behind me.

I walked straight outside into the bitter wind.

God, it was freezing, I thought.

I raised my arm and grabbed a cab, which one stopped immediately for me.

I climbed in and closed the door, telling the driver to take me straight to the office. The driver drove off.

There were few cars out.

Many people must have finished working, but I knew many would be out to do the remaining Christmas shopping over the next two days. I can guarantee I will see some when I look out the window later.

After paying the driver, the cab pulled up outside the office, and I climbed out.

I walked to the entrance, only for Bobby to open the door.

I smiled.

"Good morning, Bobby," I said, "thank you."

Bobby grinned.

I looked around and noticed a beautiful white Christmas tree had been placed in the corner of the lobby.

I couldn't help but admire the decorations. I wonder, what company Carter went with to do them?

"You are most welcome, Miss Amelia," Bobby said. I pulled my eyes away from the Christmas decorations as he glanced toward the dresses over my arm. "Is one of those pretty dresses for the party later?" he asked as his eyes met mine.

I smiled at him but lied.

"One is," I murmur, "I'm just returning the rest to Sarah; she lent them to me so I could pick one for the party."

Bobby beamed.

"That is a true friend," he said, "have a good day, and I will see you later at the party, Miss Amelia."

I nodded and smiled.

I walked away and headed to the elevator. The door opened, and I walked in, pressing the button to the office floor.

Moments later, the doors slid open, and I stepped off the elevator but was rendered to a stop as I took in the office floor.

My eyes scanned the Christmas tree; there was so much tinsel everywhere. It was like walking into Santa's grotto in town.

"Wow," someone said behind me, which made my heart stop.

I slowly glance to the side and look at the person beside me. Cole.

Cole was staring at all the Christmas decorations, but sensing my eyes on him, he looked at me and smiled.

"Good morning, Amelia," he said, "what do you think of the decorations?"