Special Holiday Romance (Part XII)
An elf comes into the house to let everyone know that Lucas was arriving.
Froden was instructed to come to the house at a slow pace. The sleigh pulls up. Santa and Mrs. Claus stand outside the door at the edge of the snow- covered road. Lucas
steps out of the sleigh with a sad expression. He walks up to his mother and hugs her as he kisses her on the cheek. He looks down as he shakes his father's hand.
It was the time of year when he should have been the merriest but instead he was at his saddest. His parents tried to hide their smiles.
" I'm sorry Noel didn't believe you, dear. I was so looking forward to meeting her."
A couple of elves giggled. His father tried to keep a straight face," Maybe you'll have better luck on your next vacation, son. There's plenty of fish in the water, you know."
Lucas gave him an upset look," How can you say that, Dad? I will never look again!
I love Noel. If I can't have her then I will not have anyone. She is the only one that I will ever love!"
Santa smiled," I'm glad you feel that way, son. That's how I felt about your momma."
Mrs. Claus felt sorry for her son. She looks up at Santa and says," Let's not keep the poor boy waiting any longer."
Lucas gives a curious look." Waiting for what, mom?"
His parents step aside as the door opened. There she was, dressed in a long red velvet dress with white fluffy trim. A diamond necklace adorned her neck. The diamonds were sparkling like tiny Christmas lights. She had a diamond tiara in her hair. The light behind her made it look like she was glowing. She looked like a Christmas princess.
He stood there staring at her. His heart soared as she stood smiling at him. He runs up to her and throws his arms around her.
" How did you get here? How did you beat me?"
Before he could say another word, Noel places her hand on his mouth. He stops talking as a big grin crosses his face. He stares into her eyes as their lips meet. It was now the happiest moment of his life.