Sweet Christmas by Micalea Smeltzer

Author:Micalea Smeltzer [Smeltzer, Micalea]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-08-21T16:00:00+00:00

“Tally, no!” Dani scolds the young cat for once again playing with the Christmas tree, her tiny paw batting at a silver ornament.

I lift my eyes from the book I’m reading. “She’s a cat, it’s what they do.”

Dani looks at me over her shoulder, her hazel eyes clear and shining. There’s no trace left of her crying episode early this morning.

“But Tally is well-behaved. She’s better than this.”

I chuckle in amusement. “Good luck getting her not to mess with it.”

“No!” She scoops up Tally into her arms. “No,” she repeats. “That’s the Christmas tree. Be nice to it so Santa Paws will bring you presents.”

I disguise my laugh with a cough. Amazon packages have been showing up to my house for days and my gut tells me they’re not filled with things for me, but the cat and dog instead. I wouldn’t expect any less from Dani, of course she’d spoil them.

“I need to go to the grocery store today.” I’ve been making a list of everything I need to get for the meal I’m making for Christmas day.

“I’ll come too,” she volunteers. “Could we get some ingredients for cookies? Ooh! Or maybe a pie? If you’re willing to teach me.” She smiles sheepishly, tucking her bottom lip between her teeth.

I set my book aside. “How about a cake? I’ve never made a pie, and I leave cookies to my mom. I always burn them.” I’m a far better cook than I am a baker. Baking is far more technical and I usually mess at least one step up, but cakes I can handle.

Dani nods eagerly. “Cake sounds good.”

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