Christmas Therapy by Daria White

Author:Daria White
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: holiday romance, sweet romance, holiday fiction, small town romance
Publisher: Daria White

Chapter 14

Tinsel barked at the front door as the doorbell rang. Heather didn’t want company. She slumped on her couch flipping the channels on her TV. The doorbell rang again. She didn’t want to hear it again, so she wobbled to the door, adding a little pressure to her bad leg.

Heather opened the door to see her neighbors, a few of her Pilates students, along with the Christmas fair volunteers at her front door. Her mother held up a box.

Heather’s mouth hung open.

“Are you going to let us in or let us freeze to death out here?” her mother asked.

Heather stood off to the side, inviting her friends and family into her home. Sonia entered through the door along with Morgan. They both gave her a hug.

“What’s all this?” Heather asked.

“We’re here to decorate your house for Christmas. We heard you couldn’t come to the tree lighting.”

Heather squinted her eyes. “I didn’t tell you that. I only found that out today.”

Morgan winked. “Word travels fast in this town.”

“Now, Heather I’m thinking lights around the mantle with the garland.” Her mother pointed to the front door, which was still open. A few men stood in it including Desmond and Terrance. “You can start hanging the lights outside.”

“Mom, I was going to—”

Her mother motioned for her to sit down. “This is our gift to you.”

Heather settled on her couch just as little Emily came to sit next to her holding Tinsel in her arms. “Open your present.”

Heather opened the black and white box filled with green tissue paper. Inside, she found journals, scented lotions, homemade cookies, and Christmas glitter ornaments. She gave a side hug to Emily who ran then ran after Tinsel as he jumped off her lap. Heather touched her temple as she closed her eyes.

“Surprised?” Terrance asked.

Heather lifted her chin. “I am.” She looked outside. “You guys finished already?”

Terrance held up another handful of lights. “Far from it. How are you doing?”

“Better. I’m grateful to you all for doing this.”

Terrance gestured to her mother. “I’m following directions from your mother.” He then clasped her hand. “Merry Christmas, Heather.”

“Same to you,” she said.

He returned outside just as Morgan played Christmas music on her phone. Andy Williams’ “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” filled the air and Heather sneaked a homemade Christmas cookie into her mouth. Laying a hand on her chest, she looked about as her house transformed into a winter wonderland. This was usually her project, but thanks to the people of Maple Meadow, she could sit back and enjoy her favorite treat.

“Now tell me what Dr. Boyer said.” Her mother sat next to her.

“He wants me to take it easy. Nothing’s wrong.”

“Are you sure?”

“I had a minor setback. I felt some pain and I told him so he thinks I need to rest.”

“You do,” her mother said, her forehead wrinkled.

“I’m okay, Mom.”

“Heather?”

She patted her mother’s hand. “I’m sure. He says I’m doing well overall but not to get overambitious.” Another smile built on her face. “Thanks, Mom.

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