Time for Christmas by Kay Phoenix

Author:Kay Phoenix [Phoenix, Kay]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-12-04T18:30:00+00:00

Regina strapped on the seatbelt in the passenger side of his gray Volvo. His car was tidy, and she appreciated him getting the door for her. He got in the driver’s side and started the engine.

Gray car, gray suit, gray eyes. Everything about him seemed gray and careful.

The stereo came on with a loud blast, which made her jump. He turned the dial down.

“Green Day”, he said.

“I like them too. So, do I get to know where we’re going yet?”

He pulled out of the parking lot. “You might be able to figure it out when we get closer.”

Regina watched out the window as they traveled south on Decatur then east on Tropicana. She was aware of a few restaurants along the way, but they passed each one. Besides, it was still early for lunch. It was only eleven. In the distance, the outlines of the strip hotels started to come into focus.

She’d expected to be more nervous about their outing than she was. So she decided, uncharacteristically, not to worry about it just then.

“You’ve lived in Vegas all your life, right?” He asked.

“Yes.”

“You’ve seen this skyline change, haven’t you? Which one is your favorite casino?”

“Honestly, I don’t have a favorite. If I had to choose, of course it would be Caesars Palace. It’s still the same as I remember from childhood, mostly, except it’s much larger.”

They pulled into the inside left turning lane at Tropicana and Las Vegas Boulevard, and she was still trying to figure out where they were going.

“Any ideas yet?” He asked as they sat at the light.

She turned and locked eyes with him. He seemed amused, but his face was kind.

“Nope.”

The light changed and they made a u-turn and a quick right into the parking area for the New York, New York casino.

“Here?” She asked incredulously, as he traversed the parking garage.

He nodded.

“There’s a spot.” She pointed out when they’d already passed a couple.

“I always park on the roof,” he informed her. “It’s helpful because I’ll never forget where I’m parked.”

“Makes sense,” she agreed. Who would have known Andrew was so careful? She smiled. She did.

They pulled into a spot on the roof and exited the car. A loud noise ticked by, and she looked over to see the Big Apple roller coaster climbing the hill.

He nodded to it. “So, what do you think?”

They watched the cars climb, then lumber over the hill, people screaming in terror and joy.

“I’ve been on it a few times. But, it’s been years.” She smiled watching the roller coaster cars careen over the succeeding hills and dips.

“So, you like roller coasters? That’s good.”

She stopped. “Wait. That’s what we’re doing? Going on the roller coaster?” She looked at him in amazement. “All right, let’s do it!”

When she’d woken up that morning, she couldn’t have predicted she’d end up on the Big Apple at New York, New York with Andrew. Yet, that was exactly what was happening.

She wondered what else would happen that day.

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