Total pages in book: 89
Estimated words: 83355 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 417(@200wpm)___ 333(@250wpm)___ 278(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 83355 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 417(@200wpm)___ 333(@250wpm)___ 278(@300wpm)
We call over a worker to wrap the tree for us. As we wait, Willa turns to me with a determined expression. “I want you to know that I’m going to work on my insecurities. I don’t want my past to affect our future.”
“I won’t let it,” I promise her. “But honestly, it won’t be that difficult. You’re one of the strongest, most determined and resilient women I know. We got this.”
“Yes, we do,” she says.
The worker expertly secures the massive Christmas tree to the roof of my car and then I walk Willa to hers. “Follow me to my place?”
She nods before stepping into my arms for a hug. “I’ll be right behind you.”
“I missed you,” I say, squeezing her tight. She melts into me effortlessly, her warmth radiating through my body despite the bite in the air.
“So you said,” she whispers with her cheek against my chest, her breath forming small puffs of mist. “But I’ll never get tired of hearing it.”
We stand there for a moment, reveling in each other’s presence, while the snow falls around us. This moment feels like a promise of more to come, a new beginning wrapped in the magic of the holiday season.
“Ready to take our tree home?” I ask, stepping back to look at her with adoration.
Willa nods eagerly, her tears now replaced with a glowing smile. “Yes. Let’s go home and make some memories.”
We share another tender kiss and I know that we’ll be okay. We’re stronger together and nothing can break us apart.