Chapter 1

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There were two friends in East London. They had a great friendship. Their parents passed away. Both were Muslim. They celebrated every festival that didn't matter whether it was a Muslim festival or not. It was the month of December. They were excited for Christmas and anxiously waiting. Only two days left at Christmas. They decided to organize a party on the occasion of Christmas.   

One name was Kate. The other was Anna. Kate was a little bit serious, humble and enthusiastic person. But Anna had a jolly personality.

One day the sun rose from the east. The shine of the sun had spread in the room. Kate got up with the usual smile and went towards the window and looked around. She lost in her thoughts, suddenly she remembered that only two days left at  Christmas. She quickly picked up the phone and called Anna. 

''Hey,  Anna! how do you do?'' She asked in excitement. 

''Nothing special''. Anna replied. She was listening to the songs because she was in a lovely mood.

''As you know only two days left but we have not made any preparations yet''.Kate's voice was enthusiastic.

''Yeah, I know. Can we meet in any restaurant? Then we decide what should we have to do''.

''OK, I'll come where you call me''.

Kate quickly ran for taking a bath. She prepared herself. She went outside and a cab already there. When she was in the cab, she was missing her parents. Her eyes filled with tears. But she stopped herself because she was brave. She had reached her destination. She came out from the cab and paid money to the driver. She entered the restaurant. She looked around for Anna. Anna sat on the last table and watched the funny videos on mobile and smiling. Kate was heading towards her, suddenly she stumbled over her feet and a boy holds her in his arm. The boy was looking at her from 10 to 20 seconds. Kate pulled herself out of his arms. Anna switched off the mobile and began to watch the scene.

''Thank you so much for holding me. I might kiss the ground if you are not there.''

The boy was looking towards her deeply. ''Oh, It's OK dear! but I think you got hurt.'' 

''Yeah, a little bit. But I am Ok.''

''Ok, may God not do so. Are you Kate? Am I right?   

''Yeah, I am Kate. How do you know about me?'' 

''We met in Anna's home. I am a cousin of Anna.''

''Probably. Nice to meet you''. (Kate knew about him but she was just pretending).

''I am so glad to meet you too.'' The boy was surprised to know that she had forgotten him.

''Please take aside. I want to go. My friend is waiting for me''. Kate's attitude was very polite.

''Yeah! sure. Do you here to meet  Anna?'' He was still looking at her.

''Yeah, You are right. you can join us if you want.''

''Why not.'' The boy's reaction was willing.

Kate sat on the same table where Anna was sitting. The boy also sat there. The boy was a handsome guy. His name was William. A few months ago, Anna celebrated her birthday with her friends. William also invited to the birthday party. He met Kate at the party. The picture of Kate printed on his mind. He couldn't forget her after that day. Suddenly he collided with Kate in a restaurant. It was a miracle for him. That's why he was very happy.

''Wao, you have surprised me, William. I think there is no need for any introduction now. Am I right?''

''Hmmm, we have already introduced ourselves.'' William's voice was trembling with happiness.

 ''Mmmm, I see. What would you like to have? '' 

''I want to take hot coffee.'' Kate had a look at William and smiling. She suddenly changed her sight when William see her. 

''William what will you take?'' Anna's reaction was hospitable. 

''I also like to take coffee.'' 

''Ok, excuse me please bring three coffees,'' Anna said to the waiter.

William was looking at Kate. Kate also but she was confused. She lost her gaze. 

''As you know, only two days left at Christmas. But we did nothing. We should start preparing.'' Kate said in a confusing mood. 

''That's why I called you here. I think we should have to go to the mall. Don't be a worry. We'll manage.'' Anna was relaxed.

''What are you talking about.''William wrinkled the brows.

''Actually, we have organized a party at Christmas. We are talking about that.''

''Wao, that's great. Do you need any help? In fact, I'll definitely help you.''

''Oh so sweet, Yeah sure. You can. It's better for us.'' 

The waiter came with coffee mugs. William was very happy. He was still looking at Kate with delightful eyes. They took coffee. They stood up and ready to go to the market. They started their preparation. They bought many gifts for people. The sunset. They were almost done their preparation. They went back to home. William entered home. After refresh, he lay down on the bed. He was thinking about Kate. He thought that he should have to tell her about his madness. On the other hand, Kate was also thinking about him. She was confused and there were many questions in her mind such as why was William looking at me, did he had some feelings about me. On the next day, William got up. He prepared himself. He intended to express his love. He went to her home. The snow was falling. Kate was playing with the snow. William was watching her in disguise. Suddenly Kate saw him. 

''William are you there?'' Kate said with a trembling voice.

''Yeah, I am. Actually, I was passing by so I thought to meet you.'' William was in an uncomfortable state.

''Ok, please come in.''

''I need to go somewhere else, next time of course''

''Ok, as you like. 

'' Let's meet tomorrow.

''Yeah of course.''

William was depressed because he couldn't tell her about his feelings. He encouraged himself. He went to the market and got a gift for her. On the other hand, she also bought a gift for William. The day of Christmas has arrived. She wore a beautiful pink dress. She looked like a princess. She was surprised when she entered the garden. The garden was fully decorated. The garden was decorated by William. Everyone except William was present in the garden. Kate was very happy but she was looking for William. Suddenly the lights will go off and a screen will start moving pictures of Kate. William was standing on the other side of the screen. William went to Kate and expressed his love for her. Kate was surprised to see that. Her eyes were dripping with love. Kate accepted William's affection wholeheartedly. The sounds of claps echoed. Anna was very happy to see her friend's happiness. 

''He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree. Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love. Gifts of time and love surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.''



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