The day before Christmas Eve

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The rest of the morning was spent making breakfast with Colin and playing games with Rose while Mum, Colin, Romain and my dad were putting things together for Christmas.

I headed into the kitchen living rose in the living room with the TV on as I went to go and make lunch, as I was making the sandwiches a phone started to ring on the kitchen table I heard a shout from my mum upstairs for me to answer it.

So that's what I did wiping my hands on the cloth next to me grabbing the phone pressing accept and placing it to my ear.

"Scarlett Johansson phone can I take a message or you can call back in around 4 days" I answered smiling to myself.

"Well, I thought the media secret would be banned from answering Scarlett's phone." The recognisable British accent chuckles through the phone.

"Miss Pugh. How can I help you? Mum is upstairs sorting things out for tomorrow and Christmas I can go grab her." I say a smile covering my lips as I lean back onto the kitchen counter.

"I was calling to see if Scar would allow me to have your number, as you the best-kept secret in the world have to ask permission. I wanted to invite you out to a Christmas Market with me this evening."

I bite my lip trying to stop smiling my cheeks are hurting, "I would love to, I can give you my number in person then too if you still want it."

"Sounds perfect I can pick you up at 5 pm" she says and we share quick goodbyes before she hangs up and mum conveniently runs into the room ready to take the phone from me.

"It was Florence, I'm going to a Christmas market with her this evening," I explain as she looks confused as to why we aren't still on the phone.

"Why didn't she call you to arrange a date?" my mother asks taking her phone and sliding it into the back pocket of her jeans as she grabs a drink from the fridge and I pick back up the knife to finish making Rose's lunch.

"Not a date. She wanted to ask your permission as I'm a media secret apparently, she also doesn't have my number" I explain and cut a roses sandwich and plate it up.

"A date. Why didn't you give her your number on the walk you went on yesterday?" She questions and grabs a juice box from the fridge for Rose and I start slicing some apples and bananas into a bowl. Before starting on my lunch.

"I don't know it didn't cross our minds" I explain and grab a few more pieces of bread.

"Ah! So it is a date" my mum states pointing at me proud of herself. I simply shake my head. "Is she picking you up or are you getting her?"

"She will get me at 5 pm, have you got much more to do with everyone upstairs?" I asked as I finished making my food.

"A few more things I can lay out some clothes for you in your room if you want. A mask might hide a little but probably won't hide you very much especially if you are going out with Flo."

I nod my head and grab a tray to carry mine and roses through to the living room. "Yes please that would be great" She misses my head and heads back upstairs as I follow after her and carry the tray for Rose and me.

Sitting on the couch we snack on our lunch as I put on the Grinch for us to watch.

It gets to around 3:30 and my parents all come down the stairs and sit with us as we watch home alone, Mum wedging herself between the pair of us and our snacks.

"Your clothes are laid out upstairs, for you. You might want to go get ready soon," she says as she eats some of my popcorn.

"Yeah, I'm going now," I say making my way up the stairs to my room and heading into the shower.

After drying off I see the clothes late out a white hoodie, blue pale jeans and a pair of beige timberland with a mask, to hide my face.

It doesn't take long for 5 pm to roll around and I hear the front door open and close and a squeal from Rose, I make my way down the stairs to see Florence in a pair of baggy jeans and a colourful jacket, hair tucked behind her ears with Rose on her back like a monkey.

"Isn't this a picture" I laugh as I make everyone aware I'm there, Rose climbs down and runs off to the front room as I hug Florence lightly. We say a quick goodbye to everyone before heading out the door to the car.

"The Grove?" I ask and she gives me a smile and a nod before clipping in her seatbelt.

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