A Magical Christmas Collection 2022

The Gift

"Sir, the gift had been delivered."

Minji signed the delivery note and thanked the delivery man for his hard work. She closed the door and observed the box. None of her package said it would arrive on Christmas Eve. None required a signature. There was no sender information, name or address. She unboxed the package. A gift? She touched the glittered silver wrapper. The edges were smooth. The paper was thick. The ribbon used to make the bow was smooth like silk. She pulled the bow apart and tore the wrapper. A gift box? She opened the lid. A simple thin rose gold bracelet with a heart attached in the middle was placed in a pile of gift filler. She pulled out the chain and touched the heart with her thumb. She turned it over. The letter M carved onto the metal. She retuned her attention to the box and dug under the filler. She pulled out a cardstock letter that read:

Merry Early Christmas Kang Minji,

This is a gift carefully chosen for you. We would love to show you the beauty of completion. As best thing comes in pair, please board the plane on Christmas, to receive your complete gift. "

~M&M

Minji fumbled with the gift filler again and she pulled out a long paper. A flight ticket. She spent the whole night debating and researching. The only article she found was a winner that won a vacation through M&M over twenty years ago. After a long debate, she concluded she needed a vacation and packed for 3 days since she didn't know how long she would be gone. The idea was credible enough. It made sense. M&M was doing charity. She was happy they'd chosen her.

Christmas came.

"Sir, she had been picked up. Heading to the airport now."

It was her first-time in a limousine. It was a little extra, but she didn't think it was a bad touch. The chauffer rang her doorbell early. She thanked herself for packing last night. After checking in at Incheon International Airport, one of the staff led her to a private walkway. She felt slightly more relieved after officially going through security. She felt it was less of a scam. She boarded with a few peoples and that also provides more assurance. At least she wouldn't die alone. Her seat located in the private area of the plane as told by the flight attendant. She set her carry-on bag under the seat compartment and took the liberty to feel the big luxury seat. She had never flown with so much space, enough for a family of five. The space was furnished for two. The thought of someone being a winner too made her feel safer. At least they would both be scammed.

The announcement came on for everyone to return to their seat, the place was getting ready for departure. The pre-flight safety announcement concluded, and she soon was in the air. Her eyes traveled to the empty seat. Was she the fool that got swindled alone?

Just then the sound of curtain being opened drew her focus forward. Could this even be real? The beauty of a man, in front of her two eyes? Sculpted perfectly. He stood above six feet tall. Hair slicked back. The long cashmere coat over the over the suit fitted his tall slender body. And his smile, it highlighted his perfect canines hissing sexily at her.

"Merry Christmas," he said.

Minji blinked. He stood in front of her. His voice deep, seeped into her soul.

"It's my honor to be in the same space with such a beauty."

The words didn't align in her mind, but her cheek flushed red. Was he flirting with her? She lowered her gaze and stopped when a rose gold bracelet wrapped around his wrist.

He suppressed a smile and stared at her in amusement as she continued to wonder over the bracelet on his wrist. Her head shot up and upward. Just exactly how tall was he? His thin smiled flashed into one that bared his fangs. His eyes were mesmerizing, too. He was even more perfect up close. Even if she was scammed...