Christmas Eve had arrived, and the air was thick with anticipation. Lucy and Angela bustled around the house, their laughter mingling with the scent of freshly baked cookies. They fed Alaya and Alora breakfast, marveling at how much the twins had grown in just three short months. Afterward, they dressed them in adorable elf onesies, complete with little green hats and pointy shoes.
The girls giggled and kicked their legs as they were being changed, clearly sensing the festive energy. Once they were ready, Lucy carefully settled them into their pram, making sure they were snuggled up against the winter chill. "We're going to see Santa today!" Lucy said, unable to contain her excitement.
Angela leaned in, giving each girl a kiss on the forehead. "And we need to make sure we're on the nice list," she added playfully. Lucy rolled her eyes, but a smile tugged at her lips. "Always," she replied. They headed out into the snow-covered streets, the jingle of the pram's bell adding to the holiday cheer.
The twins gazed around in wonder, their eyes wide with curiosity. As they approached the mall, the sound of carols grew louder, and Lucy felt a surge of happiness. This was the first Christmas they would spend together as a family, and she was determined to make it perfect.
Upon arriving at the mall, they found themselves at the entrance of Santa's magical grotto. The twinkling lights, fake snow, and the scent of pine needles transported Lucy back to her own childhood Christmases. She watched as Angela carefully lifted Alaya and Alora from the pram, each girl dressed in their elf onesies.
Santa Claus himself beckoned them forward, his laughter booming throughout the space. He took each twin gently in his arms, and Lucy couldn't help but notice the genuine warmth in his eyes as they looked upon the girls. Alaya and Alora stared back at him with wide-eyed curiosity, unsure of this strange, jolly man in red.
Lucy and Angela stood beside them, cameras in hand, snapping pictures and cooing over their daughters' reactions. "They're perfect," Santa declared, his voice full of cheer. "I can tell they've been good little elves this year." Lucy laughed, feeling her heart swell with pride.
"They really have," she agreed. This was a moment she would cherish forever - their first Christmas as a family, complete with a visit to Santa Claus. As they walked away, Lucy couldn't help but steal glances at the photos on her camera, already planning how she would display them around the house.
Back at home, Lucy and Angela exchanged knowing smiles as they changed the twins into their little penguin onesies. The girls cooed and kicked their legs, seemingly aware that something fun was about to happen. After tucking them into their snug outfits, they bundled them up once more and headed to Nylas house.
Anticipation filled the air as they pulled up to the familiar residence, lights twinkling in the windows and laughter spilling out into the cold evening. Nyla, greeted them at the door, her own daughters clutching onto her leg.
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Unexpected Love
Fiksi RemajaLucy Chen a determined yet quiet rookie is hiding so many secrets, and they're getting harder to carry alone. What happens when Angela Lopez - a training officer who works at the same station takes notice of the quiet girl and her weird behaviour? ...