1st December

‘Another drink ?’ shouted over the loud music and admired the barman.
No answer.
‘?’ She shouted even louder this time and tapped on the shoulder.
‘Sorry, I was miles away. Yeah I’ll have another one cheers’
‘In dream land again?’
‘I was just thinking about Christmas that’s all. Did you know that it will be my second Christmas in a row without a man to share it with?’ said taking a big gulp of her vodka and coke.
‘Do you know why that is?’ said smirking.
‘Is it because I’m just not what a man wants?’
‘Oh shut up! You’re everything that a man wants!’
‘Then what is it?’
‘It’s because you always go out with idiots who do not treat you properly. What you need is a nice, good-looking man with lots of money, who loves you unconditionally.’
‘Well, , if you can find one let me know!’ said finishing of her drink.
‘You need to stop moping and get out there! Come on, come and have a dance. You will be amazed at what you can find if you just open your eyes!’

Without giving her chance to argue grabbed ’s hand and dragged her onto the dance floor. cheered up and started to enjoy the night. did have a point. She did need to start looking. She was determined that by the end of Christmas Eve she would have someone to share the holiday with. Even if it did mean looking a bit harder!

3rd December

‘? ‘ said looking around the house.
‘Yeah? What’s up?’ said making her way down the stairs.
‘Look what I found in my jacket pocket.’ She opened up a piece of paper which had a phone number on it.
‘What is it?’
‘It’s a phone number.’
‘Well I know that! I meant where did you get that from?’
‘I don’t know. I just found it in my jacket pocket.’
‘Wow, when did you last wear that jacket?’
‘The other night at the club. Oh my god, someone has given me their number!’ A big smile crept across her face. ‘I wonder who it is.’
‘I have no idea , phone it and find out!’
‘I can’t phone it!
‘Why not? He obviously wants you to get in touch with him otherwise he wouldn’t of put it in your pocket!’
‘What makes you assume it’s a he?’ and laughed. ‘I mean, he hasn’t put a name just ‘call me.’
‘What makes you assume that it’s not his or her name?’ They both laughed again. picked up the phone and handed it to .
‘I’m not phoning him!’
‘Why?? Come on ! This could be a sign!’
‘, you’re my best mate and I have lived with you for three years, but really shut up.’ They both laughed again. ‘I’ll text him.’
‘Ok, that’s fine! At least you are getting in touch with him!!’
‘I’m quite concerned that you are more excited than I am about this .’

Hey, you left your number in my jacket pocket while I was at the club Saturday night. Tell me a bit about yourself. Maybe start with your name? Ha-ha. Be great to hear from you.
. [The one you left your number to]

‘Will you stop panicking? It’s fine!’ said making come out of her trance.
‘What if he doesn’t remember me? Or he just doesn’t reply.’
‘He will!’ rolling her eyes at thinking that this is the 6th time she has answered that question.
‘How can you be sure? He hasn’t replied so far’ said staring at her mobile.
‘That’s because it has only been 15 minutes since you text him and I can be sure because he wouldn’t of given you his number if he didn’t want you to contact him. Now shut up and watch this film!’

jumped at the feel of her phone vibrating in her jeans pocket. Her stomach did a flip. Maybe this was him?
She opened the message. It was.

Hey , how are you? There’s not a lot to tell about me really. I live in . I have a younger brother and an older sister. I’m and I work very hard. [My job is a secret.] Tell me about you. You looked amazing Saturday night I just had to get to know you.
Me. [The one that is replying to a beautiful young lady]

smiled. Wow. He replied. She puzzled why he was keeping his job a secret. In a way it made him more intriguing. He was also keeping his name secret. She wondered why. She didn’t care. She was just so glad he replied calling her amazing and beautiful!
‘Told you!’ said looking smug.
‘OK OK you were right!’
‘I always am. Don’t waste time text him back!!!’

Hey Me. Beautiful ey? I’m flattered! I also live in and I’m years old. I own a club. In fact the one we were in Saturday night is mine. I love it. So, I also work hard. I have 1 older sister but she lives in London. Why are you keeping your job a secret? Can you describe what you look like?
. [The one who is intrigued.]

Hey. I can’t tell you why I am keeping my job a secret because that too is a secret. Wow, that must be fantastic owning you’re own club and at only 24 years old? I have hair and eyes, I’m quite fit I suppose. Only because my job involves lot’s of moving around! Also having 3 best friends can keep you in check too! [Drinking doesn’t help though!] If I am slow replying over the next few days I apologize, I’m busy with my job at the mo. It quiets down over Christmas don’t worry! Not that I will be able to focus on my job!
Me. [The one who cannot stop thinking about you.]

10th December

‘, I can’t believe how well we have been getting on. It’s amazing!’ said with a big smile across her face and replacing the barrels.
‘Who with?’ said smiling.
‘That lad!’ looking puzzled at how she could forget.
‘Oh sorry it’s been a whole five minutes since you last mentioned him I thought you had forgotten about him.’ She said laughing.
‘Very funny!’
‘I’m happy for you . I just can’t understand why he is keeping his name and his job secret. Doesn’t it annoy you?’
‘Yeah but he seems really nice. Maybe he is embarrassed by his job.’
‘His name too?’
‘Maybe!’
‘hmmmm.’
‘hmmm to you too! Now help me with these barrels!’

12th December

Hey . I just watched Armageddon which is my fave film. I remember you saying that it was yours too? Always makes me cry. Honestly! I’m a big romantic! I missed texting you over the past couple of days. Oh sorry maybe it has only been a few hours! Haha.
Me. [the one who is infatuated]

Hey. Yes Armageddon is my favourite film. I love romantic men so there’s another point ticked off my list! Maybe we should meet? Like go on a date? Or is it too soon? I don’t want to rush you into things.
. [The one who you make smile]

Hey. No you are not rushing. It’s not that I don’t want to meet you because believe me there is nothing I want to do more. I’m just swamped with work. It’s not an excuse. When you find out what I do for a living you will understand! I have time off over Christmas and then the whole of January off. So plenty of time to meet then! I’m so sorry.
Me. [The one who is gutted]

Hey. I understand. If I knew what your job was I would understand a lot more! Honestly I don’t mind! When does your time off start? I can start counting down the days!
. [The one who needs to buy a calendar]

Hey. My time off starts on Christmas Eve. I’m going to a ball. If you want, I can send you an invitation?
Me. [The one who hasn’t got a date]

Hey. How can you without my address?
[The one who is confused]

Hey. I’ll find a way.
Me. [Loving every second spent texting you]

15th December

was woken up by frantically tapping her.

‘, wake up will you! Do you know what time it is?’
‘ calm down! It’s a Saturday!’ She said wiping her eyes.
‘I thought you needed to see a client today about the books?’ said opening the curtains making cover her eyes.
‘Yeah not until 4 this afternoon.’
‘Well guess what it is 4!’
‘What??’ shot out of bed and threw on some clothes.
‘Why didn’t you wake me up earlier??’
‘I have been out with Adam all morning and when I got back I just assumed you had gone until I heard your phone bleep and considering you have been using it like oxygen recently I knew you were still here.’
‘Oh crap! I’m going to be late now!’
‘Serves you right texting him all night!’ said rolling her eyes.
‘What do you mean by that? Don’t you want me to be happy?’
‘Of course I do but you haven’t even met him. I also find it strange why he keeps his name and job a secret.’
‘You just can’t handle me being happy.’
‘Oh that’s a load of rubbish and you know it! I just think it’s a bit weird and I don’t want you to rush into anything.’
‘I know and I won’t. Stop worrying! Now I need to go ill see you later.’
walked out the house and took her phone out her pocket. ‘2 new messages received’

The first one read:
Hey . I know you find it weird that I am keeping my name and job a secret but I want you to find out those things when we meet. You will understand why then I promise. Why does your mate think that? I’m not weird honest. Lol. You will find out I can promise you.’
Me. [The one who can’t wait to meet you]

Hey babe. Have you fallen asleep? I’m not surprised it is late. Oh god later than I thought! Time goes so fast when I’m texting you. You know, every text I get off you I want to meet you more and more. You are so kind, and being beautiful does help things. Sweet dreams sweetie x
Me. [The one who is falling for you more and more each day]

was so happy when she got to the meeting. Wow he said he is falling for her. In a way she is falling for him too. She wanted to see what he looked like so badly and just find out his name, and what he does for a living! Maybe it was ……hmm highly unlikely! Ronan Keating maybe?

Hey You. Yeah I did fall asleep sorry. I think that I have to confess something.
[The one who has a big smirk on her face]

Hey. What do you need to confess?
Me [The one who is slightly nervous]

Hey. I think I’m falling for you too.
[The one who has gone red]

Hey. No need to be embarrassed. I’m falling for you too.
I want to meet you so much.
Please say you will come with me to the Christmas ball?
Me [The one who is praying that you will say yes]

Hey. Of course I will. I’m counting down the days. How will I get the ticket?
[The one who is still smiling]

Hey. Let me worry about that. See you soon babe…. I can’t wait.
Me [The one who is picturing how gorgeous you will look on Christmas Eve]

19th December [5 days till Christmas eve]

‘ I know you are going to be mad when you hear this…’ said taking a sip of her drink and counting the takings of that night.
‘Oh dear, why?’ replied curiously.
‘I’m going to the ball with him.’ said smiling.
‘Well, I’m happy for you. To be honest I haven’t seen you this happy for months.’
‘Really? Are you ok with it?’
‘, you’re old enough to make your own decisions you know.’
‘I know but I don’t want us to argue about it.’
‘Who is arguing? Honestly, you deserve some happiness. I tell you what we will go out tomorrow and look for a ball gown!’
‘Cheers ’ smiled and drunk the rest of her drink.

20th December [4 days to go]

Hey. Saw a dress today that I know you will look gorgeous in. It was expensive though. Let me know when you have bought a dress I will give you the money for it when I see you.
Me [The one who is feeling generous as its Christmas]

Hey. Don’t be daft. I want to buy a dress it gives me an excuse to spend lots of money. Ha-ha. Not long to go now. I can’t wait to see you. I just want to see those eyes, which I know will be gorgeous. Funnily enough I always go for eyes in a man.
[The one who is longing to sink into your eyes]

Hey. Yeah, I have the sexiest eyes! Ha-ha. I’m no , but then again no-one is apart from . Off to work now. Text you later. Take care babe x x
Me [The one who is looking at his eyes]

22nd December [2 days to go]

huffed and puffed as she tried on the 7th dress of the day. Perhaps the hundredth over the past 48 hours.

‘, I just can’t find the right one!!’
‘What’s wrong with that one?’
‘It just doesn’t say ‘Wow!’ You know what I mean?’
‘Well, it’s a dress what do you want it to do?’ said sighing.
‘Oh stop moaning woman!’ smiled. She got changed into her normal clothes and started to look around the shop again. followed slowly behind.
‘I think it will be time to go home soon.’
‘, I need a dress!’
‘. You look gorgeous in anything.’
‘You are only saying that to make me go home!’ said nudging her.
‘Yeah I know, good try though eh?’ she smiled.
‘OH MY GOD!’ said making half the shop turn round.
‘What?’ said thinking she was having a heart attack.
‘I think I have found the one!’
‘Oh thank god for that! Go on and try it on then.’

Hey. Finally bought a dress today. Do you know how long it has taken me to find the right dress? Not long now eh..?
[The one who has sore feet]

Hey. Wow. I can’t wait to see you in it. Only 2 days to go! Working tomorrow?
Me [The one who wants to rub your feet better]

Hey. Yeah I’m working. Only for a couple of hours. Then ill be on the dance floor.
Ha-ha. You working tomorrow?
[The one who has butterflies in her belly]

Hey. Yeah I’m working. Only for half the day though. See you soon sweet heart x x
Me [The one who smiles whenever he thinks of you]

24th December [The day!]

’s hands were shaking. She looked down at the ticket. How will she know who he is? He told her to meet her by the fountain outside.

‘How did he manage to get the ticket to you?’ said looking puzzled.
‘I don’t know I found it in my jacket pocket when we got home from the club the other night. He did ask me if I was working that night. He must of came in and slipped it in my pocket without me realizing.’
‘Sneaky! In a way it is actually really romantic.’ She said smiling.
‘I know! I have never been treated this way by a man before. I feel really nervous!!! I have a few hours until the taxi picks me up. He has even paid for it!’
‘Wow! I really hope you have a great time. Just be careful.’
‘I will! Now come and help me do my hair’

2 hours later

‘Oh my god here’s the taxi!! How do I look?’ said twirling.
‘You look gorgeous!’
‘Really?’ she said looking in the morning for the last time.
‘YES! Now go!’

walked up to the fountain and stood there waiting. She searched for a man in a white suit, hair and eyes. What if he didn’t show up? Left her standing there humiliated? What if he didn’t like her? She started wondering what her hair looked like. Her thoughts were interrupted by a tap on the shoulder. She jumped and quickly turned around. Her jaw dropped at the person stood in front of her.

‘?’ The man said holding a massive bunch of red roses and displaying the most gorgeous smile had ever seen. His bright eyes were twinkling in the moon light. She realized she was staring at him with her mouth open.
‘Yeah I am. Oh my god. Are you really the one that has been texting me all this time?’
‘Of course! Why, are you disappointed?’
‘Oh no! I’m shocked actually!’
‘Why?’
‘You’re from Westlife!!’
‘Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you that’ he said smirking.
‘So that’s why you kept your name and job a secret!’
‘Yeah, I have seen you so many times in the club. I thought you were beautiful. I just wanted to get to know you. I wanted you to get to know me but not just because I am from Westlife you know? I wanted you to like me for me.’
‘Of course. I do. I have always had a crush on you to be honest.’ giggled. ‘But now I know you. I think it is turning into more than a crush.’
‘We’ll talk about that later. Let’s go inside.’

put his arm around her and led her inside. The ball was full of celebrities. The rest of Westlife, Ronan Keating, Girls Aloud. Even Justin Timberlake made an appearance. and danced all night. A slow song came on and and stayed on the dance floor. held her tight, he whispered in her ear.

‘I’m so glad you come tonight’
‘Me too.’ said feeling quite over whelmed that she was falling for him and he felt the same way.
‘Do you know how beautiful you look?’
‘No.’
‘Well, you should. I think you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. I mean that from the bottom of my heart.’
Tears filled ’s eyes.
‘No-one has ever said that to me before.’ She said wiping her tear.
‘Well they should of.’
The clocks struck 12, pulled out some mistletoe, held it above them and smiled.
‘Merry Christmas Baby.’ They kissed. For a long time. ’s belly did a flip. She had never felt this way before. What was happening to her? Deep down she knew that she was in love with this man.
When they finished their kiss, smiled.
‘Wow, where did you learn to kiss like that?’
‘Oh I have my ways.’ She smiled
‘Can I tell you something?’
‘Of course anything you want.’
‘I think I’m falling in love with you.’ smiled. was amazed she didn’t know what to say. ‘Oh I’m sorry if I’m moving too fast.’ pulled away. She pulled him close and said,
‘No you’re not. I think I’m falling in love with you too.’

was so happy. She never felt like this before. She defiantly didn’t think that she would feel this way about from Westlife!

She went through everyone it could be but not once did she think that it would be him that she would kiss under the mistletoe!


THE END



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