Starting Over

15. Christmas at Halter Residence

" being happy does not mean everything is perfect. It means that you have decided to look beyond the imperfections"

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All of them reached America overnight.

"Oh God, it's freezing", Kristine said, shifting closer to Eros for warmth. He laughed. All their parents headed towards the airport, talking among themselves.

"It's seriously cold", Lucy said, shivering. Blake smiled and shifted towards her, holding her hand and walking with her to the airport. They collected their luggage and sat down in the rather big bus. They had planned to stay at Blake's bungalow, after many requests from the Halters. They sat quietly, looking at the new atmosphere, admiring the snow that had covered the grounds of the road. Lucy looked out of the window, lost in her long waking dreams and Blake forbore to disturb her. She looked thrilled and intoxicated by the minutest thing she saw; the sunlight, the white snow and even the people there. Blake just looked at her with a crescent smile spread across his face.

Soon they reached Blake's house. "the Halter Residence" was plainly stencilled on the wall outside. Kristine looked at Blake, spellbound. "You sure are rich, Blake", she said. Blake laughed and gave her a modest nod. Then, they proceeded inside the house. A huge fire-place adorned the hall, and simplicity was the key to the beauty of the house. The furnitures were simple, yet beautiful and the rooms were big and spacious.

"Eros and I will stay in my room, then?", Blake said.

"Okay, let's go and see our room, Lucy", Kristine said. But Lucy wasn't paying attention. She was looking out of the window and smiling.

"It's snowing", she said, and grinned. "Let's go out!". She held Blake's hand and gestured Eros and Kristine to follow. Lucy stood outside, feeling the small, white flakes falling on her.

"It looks so pretty", she said, looking up.

"yeah", the three of them said in unison.

"I'm cold, it's like, freezing here", Lucy remarked, rubbing her hands on her shoulder in a protective manner. Blake smirked and wrapped her in his arms from behind. Lucy blushed, deep red.

"Blake!", she said, embarrassed. Kristine and Eros burst out laughing.

"Oh come on, Lucy. You've got such a romantic boyfriend. Not like him", Kristine said, punching Eros lightly on his arm. Eros raised his eyebrows and laughed.

"Leave me", she whispered to Blake. He shook his head. Kristine and Eros could not stop laughing. It all seemed too amusing to them, they'd nearly fallen on the ground, laughing.

Blake finally released her, smiling. Lucy's face was now red as she spoke. "You.."

"Hmm m?"

"Nothing!", she said, running inside the house. Blake looked at Eros and Kristine. And much to his amusement, they were still laughing.

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On Christmas morning, Lucy got up early and dressed up. She wore a white, knee- length dress and tied her hair into a pony. Then, she picked up an envelope and a small box. She was excited this morning, and had something in store. For Blake. She looked at herself for the last time in the mirror and nodded. Then, she walked towards Blake's room.

On reaching there, she tip-toed towards him. He was sleeping. She looked at his face for a while and smiled. Then, she whispered, keeping her hand on his cheek. "Blake?"

Blake gently opened his eyes. He looked surprised to see her, but then he smiled. He got up and stood in front of her.

"Good morning", he said. She smiled. "Come", she said, gently clasping her hand in his. Blake walked with her, until they reached the hall. He sat down and she handed him the envelope without a word. He slowly opened it and began reading.

Dear Blake,

You've done so much for me , and I have so much to say,

So this time I decided , I'll say it in my way. :)

Merry Christmas Blake,

This time it's a white Christmas with snow and flakes.

You were the first person I wanted to see this time,

Because now I realize, I've done the most beautiful crime.

You were always there with me in my past years,

Supporting me all along , in my smiles and my tears.

You've done so much for me, Blake,

From long hours of cycling to giving me the ring,

And admist all of this you made my heart swing.

You remove the darkness from my world, bring light to it,

Make me fall in love with you everyday;

Bit by bit.

So thank you, thank you for all you've done,

Because I know , with you, I've always won.

And now , Blake, I finally say,

That I love you, love you more each and every day.

I have hurt you Blake, I have made you woebegone,

But whatever I do, in any case,

My heart for you is just in the right place.

It's a white Christmas Blake, and today I say,

That I love you more than anyone, and no can change that in any way.

You're brighter than the moon, than the stars and the sun,

You're brighter than anything I've ever seen or ever done.

You've made my life, filled it with love and thrill,

So yes, I love you , and always will.

~ Lucy.

Blake looked at her, a smile spread across his face, his heart melting at her words.

"I'm bad at poetry though", she said, walking towards him. He shook his head.

She handed him a small box wrapped with a ribbon. Blake opened it and it revealed a brooch. He felt the brooch in his hands with a smile.

"Hey , Blake", she whispered.

"Yeah?"

"Have I done this before?", she said. Blake pulled her into a hug.

"No, you haven't, Lucy. And thank you, thank you for everything", he said. Lucy smiled and wrapped her arms around him.

"I love you", she said.

"I love you too, Lucy. I really do".

Sometimes, the heart does all the speaking. Sometimes, words are greater than everything else that has power in this world. Sometimes, it's feelings that say. Because sometimes, the person whose with you always in your bad times, deserves to be with you in your best times.

Because, when you really decide and not just think; when you really commit and not just try ; when you really take responsibility and not just hope.. That's when miracles happen.

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Sorry for the late update ! I'll be updating sooner now :D

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Next chapter: Where Blake's heart lies.

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