Wish Upon a Christmas Cake by Darcie Boleyn

Author:Darcie Boleyn [Boleyn, Darcie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin (UK) Ltd
Published: 2015-10-15T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

I knocked gently at the lodge door, then tried the handle. It opened and I entered the small cosy hallway then closed the door behind me. I removed my snow-covered boots and set them by the radiator. They would probably never recover from this but I needed a new pair anyway.

‘Sam?’ I called softly

‘In here.’ His handsome face appeared in the lounge doorway. I followed him into the room. He’d lit the log fire and the dogs were stretched out in front of it. I joined him on the sofa still clutching his gift. My heart was thudding hard and it was making me feel woozy.

‘Are Jack and Holly asleep?’

‘They brushed their teeth, put their PJs on and passed out as soon as their heads hit the pillows. They had a great day thanks to you and your family. I’m really grateful. It would have been a lot harder without all the distractions of a Warham family Christmas. It was good that it was different to last year.’ He rubbed a large hand over his face and his stubble. Right now he looked like one of those razor advert models and it made it difficult for me to focus on maintaining a rational train of thought.

‘I’m glad that we’ve all helped, Sam.’

He took my free hand. ‘You have.’

‘I was quite apprehensive about Christmas myself but it’s actually been really nice here with everyone. I do miss Granny though. I guess we all do.’ My vision suddenly blurred.

‘Was she ill for long before she… I mean, I spoke to Karl about it a few times on the phone but I think he was trying to be strong or perhaps he was afraid to vocalise his fears for her.’

‘He was probably trying to be strong. The truth is that Granny never really fully recovered from her heart attack. She was never quite the same. I just—’ My throat tightened. If I started crying now, I’d never stop and it would all come out. I didn’t want to spoil the evening so I took a few calming breaths and swallowed hard.

‘You miss her, Katie, and that’s okay. She was a great lady.’

‘Anyway – ’ I sniffed, keen to avoid tears, ‘ – I have your gift here.’ I passed him the parcel, which I’d wrapped in gold tissue.

‘You didn’t have to do this, Katie.’

‘Neither did you.’ I fingered the dragonfly necklace.

‘I’m really pleased you wore it today.’ His cheeks coloured and he pushed his glasses up his nose; another of his adorable habits.

‘Well I love it. Now see if you like what I got you.’

I held my breath as he opened the tissue and took out the rectangular box. He turned it over in his hands and gasped. ‘I’ve always wanted one of these…but it’s not the sort of treat you buy for yourself.’

The Star Wars chess set hadn’t been cheap, but as soon as I’d seen it, I’d known that it would be right for Sam. The chess pieces were all Star Wars characters or space ships, each one intricately carved from wood and meticulously painted.

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