Must be Santa (COMPLETED)

15

3 weeks later

Wynter

"So all the palette colors and their names are still being finalized by the blind test group. The approved list will be sent to you by the end of this week." Liz types away, reading the list of agendas to me in the conference room. " Also, I need you the week one the 20th." Liz opens up my calendar but I am too consumed with my emails to see her paused expression.

"Why is there an emoji with Santa and a candy cane?" she frowns looking up to face me, "And why is it repeated for two weeks on your calendar?"

"Oh no" I gasped, shooting up from my chair. I checked the date on my computer and cursed, running to grab my jacket from the hook. I had completely forgotten about my promise to Nick to join him at the North Pole for two weeks. He was supposed to pick me up today!

"Liz! I completely forgot! I won't be available for the 20th. I have to be out for two weeks!" I said, picking up my things and throwing them into my large Valentino tote.

"Two weeks!? Wynter for what? You never take off of work?" Liz smiled, pushing her palms beneath her chin.

"Yea...I have to..." I pause to think of a really good excuse, "Umm...I have a conference. Yea! A conference for Forbes. They are doing a magazine photoshoot with the 20 under 20 and I was a finalist but I didn't want to tell anyone yet because...it wasn't official"

"Oh! Congrats but I mean, how could you forget something like this and not tell me?" she frowns, pulling her glasses off her nose.

"Liz, I've just been so busy with work and this Christmas palette. I've been trying to balance everything and I just--"

"Don't worry Wynter." Liz interjected, standing up and walking to grab my shoulders, "I've got everything under control. You can trust me."

"Thanks Liz" I smile, hugging her dearly before packing my bag and heading out. I had to rush home and pack before Nick came and found out. "Send me the updated/final list!" I shouted one last time before running to my car to start my journey.

I pulled out my phone and texted Nick asking what time he would be coming. It was weird because by now, Nick would have been pestering me with texts.

I sped home and ran through my front door, rushing to pack my bags. I threw in some jackets and a couple of blouses and shirts. I didn't really know how to dress for a place like the North Pole.

"Hey Alexa? What's the temperature at the North Pole"

"The temperature is -40F" Alexa says. That was pretty cold...

I frowned, throwing in a couple of more heaier jackets before picking up a small black lace thong and holding it up to the light. 

Should I pack this?

I mean...me and Nick only kissed. I doubt we would do anything more than that? I couldn't help blushing as I thought of his features and pushed them into the suitcase. I couldn't predict what would happen at the North Pole but I made sure I was prepared.

I hear no reply from Nick yet...not even a text.

Whatever, it was better for me since I was already so unprepared. I decided to take a quick shower so I could look fresh and rub my new scented creams. As I sing another verse from my Spotify playlist, I hear my doorbell ring.

Was Nick already here? 

But I wasn't ready yet! I turned off the water and wrapped my towel around my body, peeping through the doorbell to see who it was. "Drew?" I whispered, backing away and carefully opening the door. I loosened the latch and frowned, wondering the reason for his unexpected appearance.