I was in the mood to write out a short Christmas story for the season. 😊 (Because I LOVE Christmas! 💗 ) ****PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE MOVED THIS STORY OVER TO MY BLOG WITH REVISIONS AND HAVE MADE...
Later that night, Miriam stirred in her sleep. She was having the most interesting dream. Somehow she found herself inside Jaron's warehouse home, snuggling with him...on his bed.
Jaron: Oh Miriam, I've wanted you ever since that first day you visited me.
Miriam: Oh Mr. Hodge...I mean...Jaron! I...I don't know what to say. I mean, you've turned out to be a much nicer man than I could've ever imagined, but...you always seemed so...old to me. Jaron: Nonsense. Allow me to show you just how young I still am. Miriam: Ooh...
The moans in her sleep began to increase, especially as she felt Jaron's lips stroke hers and as he pressed his body harder against hers.
It felt so weird! So strange! But at the same time...pleasurable. She found herself willfully kissing him back.
The heat was rising, her brow perspiring, and she began to feel a great deal of ecstasy. Boots were kept on and everything!
Then suddenly her greater subconscious snapped her awake as she bolted upward from her pillow, gasping for breath. Her heart pounded with pleasure and anxiety all at once. The dream had felt so real! It weirded her out for a bit, but soon she was able to bring herself back to reality and only hope she could erase the whole dream from her mind.
And even though she didn't find Jaron particularly attractive, she couldn't deny how much she was really becoming attracted to his change of heart.
****
The next morning she found it a bit...awkward when visiting with Jaron.
At least the weather was much nicer this time around so they could carry on another nice conversation outside as usual. If he had invited her inside again, she most likely would've declined.
Stupid dream! she thought with gritted teeth, but oh...WHAT a dream!
****
Early in the morning on December 21st, Jaron studied himself in the mirror a bit.
Hmm, he thought. I think it's time now to let these go...
****
Right at 10 o'clock was the time that Miriam usually arrived and Jaron greatly anticipated it.
He was really beginning to wonder how he was going to move on in this new chapter of his life without seeing her every day once Christmas came and went. The thought caused his heart to ache greatly. Would they stay friends? Would she want to keep seeing him, even if not every day? She'd become so special to him. He had a plan, but didn't want to scare her away while instituting it.
The tables had now turned, where it was he who had to tread lightly.
Outside, Miriam raised her head to the sky, eyes closed, longing for the light kiss of each and every snowflake upon her cheeks. She felt it necessary to thank God for this greatest of miracles. Never did she believe just how much Jaron would change through her small - it seemed to her - gesture of kindness.
Christmas Day was coming soon and she wondered...how things would be between her and Jaron afterward. She felt an ache in her heart at the thought of not coming to see him as often anymore.
Back inside Jaron's home, once that firm, yet gentle, knock on the door rang through his ears, he took in a deep breath and opened the door.
As Miriam's eyes met his she was quite taken aback.
"Uhh," she stammered, leaning in to take a peek inside the house. "I'm looking for Mr. Hodge...I mean...Jaron?" Who's this guy? Jaron chuckled for a moment and said, "Miriam...it's me."
Miriam's eyes bugged out, recognizing the voice, but in awe at the face. Was this REALLY Jaron Hodge!? "Oh wow!" she whispered, her feeble fingers dropping her gift into the snow.
"Oh gosh!" she instantly cried, picking it up from the ground and rapidly dusting it off. "I am SO sorry!" Oh my GOSH! Still chuckling while watching her, Jaron said, "It's alright," as he took the present. "Happy December 21st Miriam," he said for her. "Uh huh," she barely spoke, like a love-struck school girl. Pull yourself together Miriam...geez! "Forgive me for startling you," Jaron went on to say. "I just decided this morning that it was finally time to change my look of 12 years..."
Miriam's heart pounded from this brand new array of feelings suddenly encompassing her soul. "No," she assured, "you didn't startle me. I mean, you DID, but in a good way." She quickly brushed a lock of hair behind her ear. Jaron smiled. "But yeah, I mean, wow! No more dreadlocks and facial hair...you look like a completely different person!"
"I feel like a completely different person." "Uh huh," she breathed, staring at his shockingly beautiful self again, almost drooling. No WAY this is the old 'Scrooge McHodge!' "So, uh," she started again, in a more composed tone, "what prompted this sudden change in your looks...and yourself?" "Well, I should think it'd be quite obvious," he smiled, lowering his head a bit to fully gaze into her eyes. Hearing that Miriam's cheeks grew a beat red. "Oh Mr., I mean, Jaron! Geez, that's gonna take some getting used to!" He laughed. "I understand. And you really don't have to say anything Miriam. I'm just...so grateful to you." His words and beautiful smile warmed her soul. "You're very welcome," she said, her heart still fluttering.
"You know what I feel like doing?" Jaron asked, changing the subject. Miriam studied him questionably. "What is that?" she asked, still fidgeting with her hair. "I feel like doing something...silly. Something one would almost call...childish." He winked.
"What?" she grinned. Wow, he really HAS changed! "You just wait right here while I grab my coat," he said, stepping back inside. "Should I go grab mine from the truck?" she curiously asked the doorway. "Nah...you don't need it." He let off a little snicker out of earshot.
Once he returned to the door, he lightly took Miriam's hand and led her to a wide opening in the front yard. "Were you ever any good at playing dodge ball?" he asked, stepping a few feet away from her. "Pfft!" Miriam expressed. "I was one of the PROS at dodge ball!" "Same here," Jaron smirked. "But how about dodging snowballs?" "The undefeated champ!" she smirked back. "You sure about that?" "Yes I'm sure! You're talking to the biggest lover of winter and everything about it in the world here!" "I guess I knew that," he said, squatting down to create a snowball. Miriam did the same and then positioned herself. "Bring it Hodge!"
Jaron couldn't believe how much the giant grin on his face wouldn't fade. He'd never smiled this much since his family passed away. Nor had he bonded with anyone like this since then. More and more he found himself falling for this woman.
With every bit of strength he could muster, for he knew Miriam could take it, and feeling his competitive side take over, he chucked the baseball sized snowball straight toward her midsection.
Miriam dodged it effortlessly. "Too slow!" she teased.
"Now it's my turn!" Her snowball was even larger than his!
Ohhhh boy! Jaron thought, watching that ball come at him at sonic speed with no time to react.
SMACK!
"Holy cow!" he cried, gripping his stomach. Miriam snickered. "See! You're too slow! You gotta hustle it Hodge!"
Many more snowballs were thrown and each time Miriam dodged Jaron's, except for one time where he almost got her. Jaron dodged hers about 50 percent of the time.
"That's it woman!" he cried out, rushing towards her and lunging himself onto her. "Ah!" Miriam playfully cried as she fell and became impacted into the freezing, powdery snow.
For a moment the two wrestled with each other, trying to bury the other's face into the snow, but neither being successful. Joyous laughs and squeals filled the wintery air. And a victory cheer from Jaron as Miriam declared that she surrendered.
They continued to laugh as they both stood up and helped brush the snow off each other.
"Brr, my chest is freezing!" Miriam declared while rubbing at it, not really thinking about how that would appeal to Jaron. He raised an eyebrow to it. "Would you like my coat?" he offered. "Oh no thanks. I'll just grab mine from the truck." She stopped to catch her breath a bit before saying, "That was...really fun." "Yeah," he agreed. "More fun than I remember. I sure used to be better at dodging snowballs, but...I'm just getting too darn old!" "Yeah right! You SO aren't as old as everyone in town thought you were." "Oh really?" he teased. "Totally! My friends and I thought you had to have been at least 50!" "Whaaaaat?" he playfully cried, but thinking about how much of a grouch he was, and how most 'Scrooges' are old men, he couldn't blame them. "I guess I can understand that."
"Seriously though, how old are you?" Miriam frankly asked. "...Thirty-eight." Fifteen years older than me... "Wow," she said. "So yeah, you really aren't that old..."
For a moment the two shot little smiles at each other, while digging the tips of their boots into the snow.
Jaron wasn't sure if this would be appropriate yet, but he couldn't hold himself back any longer. Nor his feelings. He yearned so badly for her touch. He took her hands and humbly asked, "Would you like to go out and have lunch with me?"
It took Miriam by surprise, but not in a bad way. "Sure," she replied with a blush. "I would like that." "It's been so long since I've been out to eat," Jaron admitted. "I hope the Diner will be fine for you?" It was the cheapest place. "Definitely! They have the best burgers around!" Then she gasped. "Ooh! I bet they're serving their signature egg nog! Ohhhh yes we HAVE to go! You gotta try it if you haven't!" He chuckled. "I haven't, so yeah let's go."
****
Miriam hoped Ciro wouldn't mind her taking his truck to go out on a "date" - if that's what this really was- with Jaron Hodge. She wanted to text him and ask, but this was all just too much to explain over a text. He'll understand, she thought.
Upon arriving at the Diner, tons of people were hanging out by the entrance. No doubt to drink their delicious egg nog, Miriam thought. However, Jaron was trying to hide his face without showing how obviously he was. Miriam wasn't sure why...these people certainly wouldn't notice him now after such a drastic change in his appearance! However any more thoughts on that vanished quickly, as his gentlemanly gesture of opening the door for her impressed her.
Lunch was lovely. Miriam casually sipped on the famous egg nog, as she listened to Jaron tell her a little more about himself and his life before the tragedy. She even told him a bit about her younger days too.
It seemed interesting to the both of them how much they already felt like best friends, even though they'd only known each other for 21 days and...really hadn't engaged in much conversation for most of it.
Every now and then Jaron would find many people in the Diner take notice and stare at him. He was running out of ways to hide his face. His reaction to their stares made things a little uncomfortable for Miriam, but she tried to understand his point of view. He really had been a recluse for over a decade! And besides, she thought, they're probably just wondering who this mystery man is that I'm sitting with. She blushed. But despite her assumption, Jaron knew they were staring for reasons other than that. Unable to handle it any longer, he told Miriam, "Excuse me," and abruptly left the place just as they were about to order dessert.
It took Miriam a few minutes to find him, after first paying the bill which she didn't mind. He sat on the picnic bench off to the side of the Diner, staring into nothingness, while the giant falling snowflakes swayed all around him.
He heard Miriam's light footsteps crunching in the snow as she approached him. Somehow he didn't have to look to know that it was her.
"I'm sorry," he spoke, turning his head to the side a bit. "I guess I wasn't ready to make an appearance in public like I thought I was. I'll pay you back for the meal." "No...it's ok," Miriam assured, as she sat down on the other side of the table, respecting that he needed some breathing space. "You took a big step today," she felt the need to compliment, "and I'm proud of you!"
After a bit of silence... "Was it because some people were staring at you?" she asked. "I don't condone staring, but in this case I really can't blame them! You look so different!" Handsomely different. "They were probably just wondering who this new guy in town is." "No," Jaron rebutted. "Most of the stares were from older folks. They had that look in their eyes like they'd seen me before, but just couldn't remember. Oh they've seen me Miriam," he sighed, "many, many years ago. That young man that abruptly vanished and now suddenly reappeared...as if nothing ever happened." He hung his head low in sorrow.
Miriam understood, especially thinking about how much pain that would bring back to him. She stood up and headed over to his side of the bench. "Come here," she beckoned to him, her arms outstretched. She didn't know of any other way to comfort him.
For a moment he stared at her inviting arms then gazed up at her with glistening eyes. She nodded in reassurance. Then in a matter of seconds he stood and entered into them, as she wrapped them gently around his back.
While holding him, Miriam said, "Look Jaron, don't worry about what the people in this town think anymore. To h*** with what they think!" That surprised Jaron a bit, but he loved how adamant she felt about it. "What matters now is you," she continued. "How do you want to make your life better? How do you want to mold your future into everything you ever wanted it to be? Let the past go...don't allow it or the thoughts of others affect your desire to begin anew like this. You're stronger than you think and you got this. I believe in you!"
Jaron couldn't help holding her a little tighter while sniffing in the aroma of her hair. The only thing he could think to say in return was, "Thank you Miriam. Thank you for everything."
****
"Guuuurll! You should hear the words on the street!" Angelica happily expressed to Miriam that evening, in front of Pedro. "Here we go again," Pedro mumbled, resting his forehead into his hand. Miriam stared at them both with a puzzled look. "What word on the street?" Angelica playfully smacked her friend's shoulder. "Like you don't know!" she answered. "It's about YOU girl! And this mystery man you've been spotted with at the Diner today." Oh no, Miriam thought, eyes shut. "Apparently he is quite the hottie," she went on with a smirk. "A succulent sight for Chocolate lovers everywhere." Pedro rolled his eyes.
"I guess your crush on 'Scrooge McHodge' rubbed off onto another, more attractive man, eh?" she asked Miriam with a wink. "Go on girlfriend, SPILL!"
Miriam hesitated, scratching at the back of her neck, trying to figure out how to say it. "It's not...another man," she nervously revealed. Angelica and Pedro stared at her intently. "It was Mr. Hodge...his first name is Jaron." The two friend's mouths dropped. "Get outta here!" Angelica cried. "He didn't look nothing like Mr. Hodge!" "Look?" "Yeah! One of my friends snapped a picture!" She instantly whipped out her phone and once she found the photo, held it out for Miriam to see. Pedro leaned in first though. "No way that's 'Scrooge McHodge!' He looks so...young...and normal!" "WHY are people snapping pictures!?" Miriam cried out, throwing her hands in the air. "It's none of their business! But seriously, you two," she reiterated, "that's Mr. Hodge! He cut his hair and shaved off his beard." "Dayum!" Angelica expressed, looking at the picture again. "He cleans up well! Mmm hmm!" "Wow," Pedro said, unable to believe it. "So, what are you like...dating him now?" Angelica asked, her eyebrows bouncing. "No," Miriam casually responded. "We just went out for lunch, that's all." "Mmm, hmm. You know girl, it's ok to admit you like him even more now with this new look." Miriam rolled her eyes and leaned into Angelica's ear whispering, "I'll talk to you more about this later." Angelica squealed, liking that idea.
In that moment, Ciro entered the house, returning from work. He put his coat away and greeted Angelica and Ciro, while saying to Miriam, "Hey, can I talk to you alone for a minute?" The two ladies shot each other some wide eyed glances as Miriam walked past and joined Ciro in the foyer.
"Is everything ok Ciro?" she asked him. Ciro seemed nervous, yet disturbed at the same time. "Look Miriam," he began, "I've accepted that you don't have any romantic feelings for me and I'm going to have to live with that." Miriam frowned. "But," he paused, "I just can't help asking you about this other guy..." So he heard too. Figures. "Ciro" she began, "it's not what you think. We were just having lunch together."
Ignoring that, Ciro asked, "So, who is he? How did you guys meet?" Miriam opened her mouth to speak, but the words just wouldn't come out. She huffed a bit as she tried to find the courage to tell him the truth. She had a good feeling he wouldn't like it. "He's not new in town," she replied, "It's...Mr. Hodge."
Ciro didn't react the way she'd expected. He simply just stood there with a confused expression on his face, thinking. "How was it Mr. Hodge?" he asked. "People were saying he was some new guy." Does this town have to be so gossipy? "Well...he appears new because he cut his hair and shaved." "Ok...so," he struggled to say, "now he's turned into this new man and you're suddenly finding yourself attracted to him and are dating him?" "I didn't say that..." "You didn't have to!" Ciro snapped. "I mean, Mr. Hodge? Really Miriam!? Are you out of your mind? He's like what, TWICE your age?"
"He is not TWICE my age!" she snapped back. "More like 15 years older, but that doesn't really matter when you get to be our age Ciro! And why is that your business anyway?"
"Because I'm your friend! I worry about you!" "No, as a friend you're supposed to be supportive! Trust my judgment. But right now you're acting like you're my Dad!"
Ciro dropped his head towards the ground, sulking. He really couldn't argue with that and he honestly didn't mean for the conversation to get so heated like this. His jealousy had gotten the better of him. "Miriam, I'm sorry," he sincerely said, clasping his hands together as if asking for forgiveness. Miriam gave him a nod of acceptance. She'd admit she allowed her frustration from all the gossip in town to affect her reaction to him as well.
"But I have to know," Ciro went on, "did you blow me off for him?"
Upon hearing that, Miriam's face immediately fell. "No," she replied in a whisper, taking his hand. "Not at all Ciro. In fact, I hadn't developed any kind of feelings for him when I shared my honest feelings for you." He nodded, feeling a sense of relief. "So...you have feelings for him now?" he couldn't help asking.
There was a long pause, as Miriam lowered her head for a few seconds, biting at her bottom lip. When she looked up again she replied, "Yes."
Ciro nodded again, doing his best to accept her feelings and be that supportive friend he'd always strived to be. Next thing he knew he found Miriam wrapping her arms around him. "I'm so sorry Ciro," she said, "I never meant to hurt you...especially with this." She sniffed. "I care about you so much and I really am sorry that things can't be the way you want them to be with us." "It's okay," Ciro said, releasing her and looking into her eyes. "Really. I'll be ok. I just don't want to lose what we already have." "We won't. I promise you that." "I just...hope you know what you're doing when it comes to Mr. Hodge." She smiled, appreciating his concern. It was to be expected. "I do. He's really changed Ciro...it still blows my mind just how much he's changed!" "Well," he blushed, "You certainly have that kind of affect on people." Aww. Gripping both his hands now, she said, "You're sweet. Thank you Ciro." "You're welcome."
With everything feeling right again in the world, Miriam perked up with a bright grin and said, "Now c'mon! We're going to bake some Christmas treats tonight and eat them while watching 'A Snowflake Day Story' remember?" "I remember," Ciro said, slightly rolling his eyes. He never cared much for that movie. "But you guys go ahead," he politely declined. "Right now I just need...some time...alone."
Miriam met his gaze with one of understanding and said, "Okay." Her heart still ached, feeling terrible for revealing everything she had to him. But she'd rather be in an honest and sincere relationship, than a one sided one. She couldn't help thinking that this way was a less painful one for him, even though she wished she'd never caused him any pain at all. "We'll miss you," she concluded with.
Nodding, Ciro simply headed up the stairs for his bedroom.
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With inversion setting in a few days at a time.
The many glistening waterfalls that showered into the great lake from the hills above were frozen solid, resting upon the frozen lake itself.
However this bitter cold year wasn't enough to dispel the warmth that came from the spirit of the season. That brightly burning spirit found its way into each and every resident's heart from the ever kind, caring, and influential personality of one named Miriam Day.
One resident's heart in particular was forever changed that Christmas for the better.
No one ever expected such a timeless Christmas tale to actually happen in real life. In the 21st century even! But it did...and the heartwarming story continues to be told each and every Christmas in Aurora Skies to this very day.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
Chapter 1
Miriam Day was one of the happiest women around, coming from the most humble of families, and certainly the most festive person around when it came to Christmas the town residents seem to notice. In fact ever since her arrival to Aurora Skies almost 2 years ago, she teamed up with city council to make her first Christmas in the area a joyous one. (Because Christmas was her favorite holiday of them all!) That meant encouraging the city to lavishly decorate public buildings and the parks, with strings of multi-colored lights and tinsel garland dressing the trees. Soon the local businesses followed suit, turning their buildings into glowing shops you'd be sure to find in Christmas Town itself. The spirit carried on to a few residents as well who started hanging up holiday house lights and wreaths in the windows for the first time in years.
No one really knows what caused the spirit of Christmas to dwindle in Aurora Skies over the years, but it seemed the lovely Miriam Day was the one destined to bring it back. Many were grateful for her spirit, others didn't seem to care. Either way, Miriam continued to strive to make a difference in this town that had become her new home.
Desiring to start a new chapter in her life after graduating from college, Miriam moved from Appaloosa Plains to the mysterious small town of Aurora Skies. Something about the place drew her to it and she hadn't quite figured out why. She figured she would've found out by now.
At the time she'd met up with three roommates looking for another roommate to help pay the rent and they all instantly fell in love with Miriam. One of the male roommates in particular, Ciro Perry, was smitten with her at first sight, but in the past almost 2 years he was always too nervous to pursue a relationship, fearing Miriam only viewed him as a friend. Which...was partly true. The two were comfortable in their friendship and didn't want anything to threaten it, especially if they pursued a courtship at the wrong time. This mutual feeling hadn't been talked about one to the other yet. As for their other roommate friends, Angelica Diamond and Pedro Herrerra, Miriam and Ciro couldn't be sure if they had stronger feelings for each other too or not. All that mattered is that every one of them were good friends, who clicked instantly, and rarely did they ever fight or disagree on much; which is a lot to say about four people all coming from different backgrounds living under the same roof! They were just having the time of their lives being single, 20 year olds, each trying to figure out their own individual destinies.
****
The day after Thanksgiving was the day Miriam pulled out all her Christmas boxes, overflowing with decorations, down from the attic. One box included a few items Ciro, Angelica, and Pedro collected over the years and she was sure to bring that one down as well.
\"Oh boy,\" Pedro sighed, addressing Angelica, \"and so the Christmas season officially begins in our house.\" Angelica laughed. \"And next thing we know the whole TOWN will be just as decorated as our place!\"
As much as her roommates liked to tease Miriam about her obsession with decorating for the Holidays, Miriam knew they loved and appreciated her decorations. It brought a special love and warmth to the house that every person needs this time of year.
It only took 2 hours for her to get two decorated Christmas trees put up, one in the dining room and of course the main one in the living room, and all the other decorations. Including stringing a few lights around the outside pine trees.
\"That's a new record!\" Miriam whispered joyfully to herself. When all was said and done she blew a kiss toward the tree. \"It is finished. Oh Christmas tree, you are indeed beautiful!\"
And within seconds she was on the phone with one of the city council members making plans for the decorating of the Festival Grounds.
****
That evening, the house was out of some essential food items so Miriam offered to run to the grocery store to pick them up. Normally she would've gotten a ride there from Ciro, the only one who owned a car, but since he was working she called for a taxi. She rushed out so quickly when the taxi arrived that she forgot about grabbing her coat. She'd been known to forget small things like that.
Once she finished shopping, the sun had gone down a few minutes prior so the temperature outside dropped significantly. As she waited outside for the taxi, which was supposed to have arrived already, shivering, she said to herself, \"Man, I really should've brought my coat.\"
\"Ya think!?\" a gruff voice grumbled from behind her. \"How stupid do you have to be to forget your coat in this weather? Especially when wearing a shirt like that!\" Miriam rolled her eyes. That voice could only have come from one person.
\"Shut up!\" another woman from behind her curtly responded to the man. But the man ignored her, continuing to grumble as he went on his way. \"Don't let what that je'rk said bother you Miriam. It isn't always possible to 'dodge the Hodge.'\"
Miriam smiled back at the woman appreciatively just as the taxi arrived.
Once inside she let out a giant sigh and thought about that gruff man whom everyone in town knew very well and dubbed during this time of year, \"Scrooge McHodge.\"
No one knew his first name, and no one cared to, but it seemed obvious to Miriam that his last name was Hodge based on the names the locals had given him. He resided in the old abandoned warehouse in the woods near the lake, alone, after single-handedly evicting the town criminals from their hideout. She heard he'd been living there for at least a decade, living off the land and by the sweat of his brow, and then being a \"scrooge\" to every person he came in contact with whenever he had to go to the town for something.
It seemed so cliché to have an actual Mr. Scrooge in town, but this guy was the epitome of the fictional character if there ever was one. He certainly earned the Scrooge name over the years and was clearly proud of it. With so many rumors flying around about him it was hard to tell which ones were true and most likely no one would ever find out the real truth. A definite truth was that he hated Christmas and everything about it! He never hesitated to make that known to the public this time of year and Miriam witnessed it a few times last year.
On a couple of occasions some carolers from the local church would sing outside a few businesses and at the Festival Grounds. Once \"Scrooge McHodge\" appeared on the scene he'd start yelling at them to \"Shut up\" and then proceed to say terrible things about the songs. Another time he was caught ripping off some of the lights and garland from the trees in the park, to which Miriam gladly volunteered to put back up. One morning he got out his megaphone, stood in front of City Hall on a wooden box, and began protesting against Christmas and everything about it. It became quite obvious that he was dead drunk and was soon removed from the premises. He was just an all around grumpy guy who obviously hated the world and everyone in it. It's like he was on a mission to make everyone's life just as miserable as his own.
It just didn't any make sense...especially to someone as sweet and caring about others as Miriam. Truly, no one is born that heartless!
What could possibly have gone wrong in that man's life to make him hate everyone and everything? Especially...Christmas! she thought. There had to be a reason.
She couldn't figure out why it was suddenly eating at her, but...she was determined to find out.
****
The last day of November brought with it a great snowfall, which blanketed the town in a bright and glittering white powder.
A winter wonderland it had quickly become.
Inside, Miriam and her roommates stayed cozy and warm, conversing on the sofas that sat not too far from the Christmas tree. It was so toasty inside, and so cold outside, that the windows fogged up a bit.
For the most part Miriam sat quietly, lost in her thoughts and nibbling at her index fingernail, while the others carried on in pleasant conversation about past vacations they went on with their families.
When there was an open opportunity to speak, Miriam finally did.
\"So what's the deal with 'Scrooge McHodge?'\" she frankly asked them.
Her three friends instantly met her gaze with bugged out eyes.
\"Whaaaat about him?\" Pedro bravely asked. \"Do any of you have any thoughts as to why he's such a grouch?\" she asked. The three friends shot questioning glances at each other, before Angelica replied. \"Honestly, I've never entertained any thoughts about that man because he's an awful human being and I don't need that kind of negativity in my life!\" The two boys nodded their heads in strong agreement. \"I get that,\" Miriam said, \"but...why does he live alone in the abandoned warehouse again? I mean, how did he end up there?\"
\"I heard,\" Ciro chimed in, \"that his wife left him, took the kids, and everything else in the divorce so that's why he was left poor and destitute to where the only shelter for him was the warehouse.\" Miriam raised an eyebrow. That certainly seemed like a realistic happening and reason for his behavior. Definitely one that would drive a man to hate people and not trust them anymore. \"No,\" Pedro countered, \"I heard that his family died in a house fire while he was out of town...and it happened just a few days before Christmas! That's why he hates Christmas!\" Miriam nodded at that possibility too.
\"No way!\" Angelica countered. \"Who spread that rumor because I've never heard it and I know ALL of the town gossip!\" She grinned with pride. Miriam and Ciro just shook their heads with a chuckle. \"I have heard Ciro's story,\" she went on, \"but...I think the real thing that happened is he caught his wife cheating on him so he left her.\" \"Who in town is his ex-wife then?\" Ciro asked, resting his arm on the back of the sofa. \"It didn't happen here you punk. He's not originally from around here. He arrived here after leaving her and decided to settle in the warehouse because he had no money to stay elsewhere.\" \"Yeah right,\" Pedro muttered under his breath.
\"Ok!\" Miriam stopped them abruptly. \"So...no one in this town has gone out of their way to get to know this guy and find out what really happened?\" \"H*** no Miriam!\" Angelica cried. \"You've seen how he treats everyone! He clearly doesn't want any friends. And everyone knows he owns a few shotguns and wouldn't hesitate using them if someone came onto his 'precious' property!\" She said with a look of disgust. \"Yeah I think he said as much once,\" Pedro added.
\"You know,\" Miriam paused. \"It sounds to me like this man's story has made its way so many times through the grapevine that nothing about him can be deemed as fact anymore.\" Her friends sat in silence, not knowing what to say as that truth sank in. \"And it also seems to me,\" she went on, \"that the people in this town have been going about in the wrong way dealing with this grouchy man who continually disturbs the peace.\" Now she had her friend's undivided attention, curious as to what she was getting at.
\"It's Christmastime,\" she said, \"if anyone needs some light and positivity in their life, some Christmas cheer in their life, it's him! No matter how much he shuns it. Heck, I think he just needs someone to actually care about him. It's the only way to cure his attitude and turn him into a decent human being again.\" \"Like the whole 'kill 'em with kindness' thing?\" Pedro asked. \"Kind of, but it goes deeper than that.\" Ciro looked away, having a sneaking suspicion of what his crush had in mind to do. \"So...what are you saying Miriam?\" Angelica asked with reservation.
Miriam smiled brightly.
\"I'm going to show him what's been missing in his life and will use the Christmas season to do it!\"
* * * * * * * * * * * *
😊
So, what do y'all think so far? 🙃
I know it sounds like one of those typical Christmas stories, but trust me, it turns into so much more. 💗
I was in the mood to write out a short Christmas story for the season. 😊 (Because I LOVE Christmas! 💗 )
****PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE MOVED THIS STORY OVER TO MY BLOG WITH REVISIONS AND HAVE MADE IT TONS BETTER! 😀**** That's where you'll want to go to enjoy it fully! Read it all HERE 😉
However, if you still wanna stick around here and read it, that's fine too. 😉
It was the year 2013 in Aurora Skies, Simsland during the coldest holiday season the town had ever experienced.
With inversion setting in a few days at a time.
The many glistening waterfalls that showered into the great lake from the hills above were frozen solid, resting upon the frozen lake itself.
However this bitter cold year wasn't enough to dispel the warmth that came from the spirit of the season. That brightly burning spirit found its way into each and every resident's heart from the ever kind, caring, and influential personality of one named Miriam Day.
One resident's heart in particular was forever changed that Christmas for the better.
No one ever expected such a timeless Christmas tale to actually happen in real life. In the 21st century even! But it did...and the heartwarming story continues to be told each and every Christmas in Aurora Skies to this very day.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
Chapter 1
Miriam Day was one of the happiest women around, coming from the most humble of families, and certainly the most festive person around when it came to Christmas the town residents seem to notice. In fact ever since her arrival to Aurora Skies almost 2 years ago, she teamed up with city council to make her first Christmas in the area a joyous one. (Because Christmas was her favorite holiday of them all!) That meant encouraging the city to lavishly decorate public buildings and the parks, with strings of multi-colored lights and tinsel garland dressing the trees. Soon the local businesses followed suit, turning their buildings into glowing shops you'd be sure to find in Christmas Town itself. The spirit carried on to a few residents as well who started hanging up holiday house lights and wreaths in the windows for the first time in years.
No one really knows what caused the spirit of Christmas to dwindle in Aurora Skies over the years, but it seemed the lovely Miriam Day was the one destined to bring it back. Many were grateful for her spirit, others didn't seem to care. Either way, Miriam continued to strive to make a difference in this town that had become her new home.
Desiring to start a new chapter in her life after graduating from college, Miriam moved from Appaloosa Plains to the mysterious small town of Aurora Skies. Something about the place drew her to it and she hadn't quite figured out why. She figured she would've found out by now.
At the time she'd met up with three roommates looking for another roommate to help pay the rent and they all instantly fell in love with Miriam. One of the male roommates in particular, Ciro Perry, was smitten with her at first sight, but in the past almost 2 years he was always too nervous to pursue a relationship, fearing Miriam only viewed him as a friend. Which...was partly true. The two were comfortable in their friendship and didn't want anything to threaten it, especially if they pursued a courtship at the wrong time. This mutual feeling hadn't been talked about one to the other yet. As for their other roommate friends, Angelica Diamond and Pedro Herrerra, Miriam and Ciro couldn't be sure if they had stronger feelings for each other too or not. All that mattered is that every one of them were good friends, who clicked instantly, and rarely did they ever fight or disagree on much; which is a lot to say about four people all coming from different backgrounds living under the same roof! They were just having the time of their lives being single, 20 year olds, each trying to figure out their own individual destinies.
****
The day after Thanksgiving was the day Miriam pulled out all her Christmas boxes, overflowing with decorations, down from the attic. One box included a few items Ciro, Angelica, and Pedro collected over the years and she was sure to bring that one down as well.
\"Oh boy,\" Pedro sighed, addressing Angelica, \"and so the Christmas season officially begins in our house.\" Angelica laughed. \"And next thing we know the whole TOWN will be just as decorated as our place!\"
As much as her roommates liked to tease Miriam about her obsession with decorating for the Holidays, Miriam knew they loved and appreciated her decorations. It brought a special love and warmth to the house that every person needs this time of year.
It only took 2 hours for her to get two decorated Christmas trees put up, one in the dining room and of course the main one in the living room, and all the other decorations. Including stringing a few lights around the outside pine trees.
\"That's a new record!\" Miriam whispered joyfully to herself. When all was said and done she blew a kiss toward the tree. \"It is finished. Oh Christmas tree, you are indeed beautiful!\"
And within seconds she was on the phone with one of the city council members making plans for the decorating of the Festival Grounds.
****
That evening, the house was out of some essential food items so Miriam offered to run to the grocery store to pick them up. Normally she would've gotten a ride there from Ciro, the only one who owned a car, but since he was working she called for a taxi. She rushed out so quickly when the taxi arrived that she forgot about grabbing her coat. She'd been known to forget small things like that.
Once she finished shopping, the sun had gone down a few minutes prior so the temperature outside dropped significantly. As she waited outside for the taxi, which was supposed to have arrived already, shivering, she said to herself, \"Man, I really should've brought my coat.\"
\"Ya think!?\" a gruff voice grumbled from behind her. \"How stupid do you have to be to forget your coat in this weather? Especially when wearing a shirt like that!\" Miriam rolled her eyes. That voice could only have come from one person.
\"Shut up!\" another woman from behind her curtly responded to the man. But the man ignored her, continuing to grumble as he went on his way. \"Don't let what that je'rk said bother you Miriam. It isn't always possible to 'dodge the Hodge.'\"
Miriam smiled back at the woman appreciatively just as the taxi arrived.
Once inside she let out a giant sigh and thought about that gruff man whom everyone in town knew very well and dubbed during this time of year, \"Scrooge McHodge.\"
No one knew his first name, and no one cared to, but it seemed obvious to Miriam that his last name was Hodge based on the names the locals had given him. He resided in the old abandoned warehouse in the woods near the lake, alone, after single-handedly evicting the town criminals from their hideout. She heard he'd been living there for at least a decade, living off the land and by the sweat of his brow, and then being a \"scrooge\" to every person he came in contact with whenever he had to go to the town for something.
It seemed so cliché to have an actual Mr. Scrooge in town, but this guy was the epitome of the fictional character if there ever was one. He certainly earned the Scrooge name over the years and was clearly proud of it. With so many rumors flying around about him it was hard to tell which ones were true and most likely no one would ever find out the real truth. A definite truth was that he hated Christmas and everything about it! He never hesitated to make that known to the public this time of year and Miriam witnessed it a few times last year.
On a couple of occasions some carolers from the local church would sing outside a few businesses and at the Festival Grounds. Once \"Scrooge McHodge\" appeared on the scene he'd start yelling at them to \"Shut up\" and then proceed to say terrible things about the songs. Another time he was caught ripping off some of the lights and garland from the trees in the park, to which Miriam gladly volunteered to put back up. One morning he got out his megaphone, stood in front of City Hall on a wooden box, and began protesting against Christmas and everything about it. It became quite obvious that he was dead drunk and was soon removed from the premises. He was just an all around grumpy guy who obviously hated the world and everyone in it. It's like he was on a mission to make everyone's life just as miserable as his own.
It just didn't any make sense...especially to someone as sweet and caring about others as Miriam. Truly, no one is born that heartless!
What could possibly have gone wrong in that man's life to make him hate everyone and everything? Especially...Christmas! she thought. There had to be a reason.
She couldn't figure out why it was suddenly eating at her, but...she was determined to find out.
****
The last day of November brought with it a great snowfall, which blanketed the town in a bright and glittering white powder.
A winter wonderland it had quickly become.
Inside, Miriam and her roommates stayed cozy and warm, conversing on the sofas that sat not too far from the Christmas tree. It was so toasty inside, and so cold outside, that the windows fogged up a bit.
For the most part Miriam sat quietly, lost in her thoughts and nibbling at her index fingernail, while the others carried on in pleasant conversation about past vacations they went on with their families.
When there was an open opportunity to speak, Miriam finally did.
\"So what's the deal with 'Scrooge McHodge?'\" she frankly asked them.
Her three friends instantly met her gaze with bugged out eyes.
\"Whaaaat about him?\" Pedro bravely asked. \"Do any of you have any thoughts as to why he's such a grouch?\" she asked. The three friends shot questioning glances at each other, before Angelica replied. \"Honestly, I've never entertained any thoughts about that man because he's an awful human being and I don't need that kind of negativity in my life!\" The two boys nodded their heads in strong agreement. \"I get that,\" Miriam said, \"but...why does he live alone in the abandoned warehouse again? I mean, how did he end up there?\"
\"I heard,\" Ciro chimed in, \"that his wife left him, took the kids, and everything else in the divorce so that's why he was left poor and destitute to where the only shelter for him was the warehouse.\" Miriam raised an eyebrow. That certainly seemed like a realistic happening and reason for his behavior. Definitely one that would drive a man to hate people and not trust them anymore. \"No,\" Pedro countered, \"I heard that his family died in a house fire while he was out of town...and it happened just a few days before Christmas! That's why he hates Christmas!\" Miriam nodded at that possibility too.
\"No way!\" Angelica countered. \"Who spread that rumor because I've never heard it and I know ALL of the town gossip!\" She grinned with pride. Miriam and Ciro just shook their heads with a chuckle. \"I have heard Ciro's story,\" she went on, \"but...I think the real thing that happened is he caught his wife cheating on him so he left her.\" \"Who in town is his ex-wife then?\" Ciro asked, resting his arm on the back of the sofa. \"It didn't happen here you punk. He's not originally from around here. He arrived here after leaving her and decided to settle in the warehouse because he had no money to stay elsewhere.\" \"Yeah right,\" Pedro muttered under his breath.
\"Ok!\" Miriam stopped them abruptly. \"So...no one in this town has gone out of their way to get to know this guy and find out what really happened?\" \"H*** no Miriam!\" Angelica cried. \"You've seen how he treats everyone! He clearly doesn't want any friends. And everyone knows he owns a few shotguns and wouldn't hesitate using them if someone came onto his 'precious' property!\" She said with a look of disgust. \"Yeah I think he said as much once,\" Pedro added.
\"You know,\" Miriam paused. \"It sounds to me like this man's story has made its way so many times through the grapevine that nothing about him can be deemed as fact anymore.\" Her friends sat in silence, not knowing what to say as that truth sank in. \"And it also seems to me,\" she went on, \"that the people in this town have been going about in the wrong way dealing with this grouchy man who continually disturbs the peace.\" Now she had her friend's undivided attention, curious as to what she was getting at.
\"It's Christmastime,\" she said, \"if anyone needs some light and positivity in their life, some Christmas cheer in their life, it's him! No matter how much he shuns it. Heck, I think he just needs someone to actually care about him. It's the only way to cure his attitude and turn him into a decent human being again.\" \"Like the whole 'kill 'em with kindness' thing?\" Pedro asked. \"Kind of, but it goes deeper than that.\" Ciro looked away, having a sneaking suspicion of what his crush had in mind to do. \"So...what are you saying Miriam?\" Angelica asked with reservation.
Miriam smiled brightly.
\"I'm going to show him what's been missing in his life and will use the Christmas season to do it!\"
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😊
So, what do y'all think so far? 🙃
I know it sounds like one of those typical Christmas stories, but trust me, it turns into so much more. 💗
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Chapter 6
Later that night, Miriam stirred in her sleep. She was having the most interesting dream. Somehow she found herself inside Jaron's warehouse home, snuggling with him...on his bed.
Jaron: Oh Miriam, I've wanted you ever since that first day you visited me.
Miriam: Oh Mr. Hodge...I mean...Jaron! I...I don't know what to say. I mean, you've turned out to be a much nicer man than I could've ever imagined, but...you always seemed so...old to me. Jaron: Nonsense. Allow me to show you just how young I still am. Miriam: Ooh...
The moans in her sleep began to increase, especially as she felt Jaron's lips stroke hers and as he pressed his body harder against hers.
It felt so weird! So strange! But at the same time...pleasurable. She found herself willfully kissing him back.
The heat was rising, her brow perspiring, and she began to feel a great deal of ecstasy. Boots were kept on and everything!
Then suddenly her greater subconscious snapped her awake as she bolted upward from her pillow, gasping for breath. Her heart pounded with pleasure and anxiety all at once. The dream had felt so real! It weirded her out for a bit, but soon she was able to bring herself back to reality and only hope she could erase the whole dream from her mind.
And even though she didn't find Jaron particularly attractive, she couldn't deny how much she was really becoming attracted to his change of heart.
****
The next morning she found it a bit...awkward when visiting with Jaron.
At least the weather was much nicer this time around so they could carry on another nice conversation outside as usual. If he had invited her inside again, she most likely would've declined.
Stupid dream! she thought with gritted teeth, but oh...WHAT a dream!
****
Early in the morning on December 21st, Jaron studied himself in the mirror a bit.
Hmm, he thought. I think it's time now to let these go...
****
Right at 10 o'clock was the time that Miriam usually arrived and Jaron greatly anticipated it.
He was really beginning to wonder how he was going to move on in this new chapter of his life without seeing her every day once Christmas came and went. The thought caused his heart to ache greatly. Would they stay friends? Would she want to keep seeing him, even if not every day? She'd become so special to him. He had a plan, but didn't want to scare her away while instituting it.
The tables had now turned, where it was he who had to tread lightly.
Outside, Miriam raised her head to the sky, eyes closed, longing for the light kiss of each and every snowflake upon her cheeks. She felt it necessary to thank God for this greatest of miracles. Never did she believe just how much Jaron would change through her small - it seemed to her - gesture of kindness.
Christmas Day was coming soon and she wondered...how things would be between her and Jaron afterward. She felt an ache in her heart at the thought of not coming to see him as often anymore.
Back inside Jaron's home, once that firm, yet gentle, knock on the door rang through his ears, he took in a deep breath and opened the door.
As Miriam's eyes met his she was quite taken aback.
\"Uhh,\" she stammered, leaning in to take a peek inside the house. \"I'm looking for Mr. Hodge...I mean...Jaron?\" Who's this guy? Jaron chuckled for a moment and said, \"Miriam...it's me.\"
Miriam's eyes bugged out, recognizing the voice, but in awe at the face. Was this REALLY Jaron Hodge!? \"Oh wow!\" she whispered, her feeble fingers dropping her gift into the snow.
\"Oh gosh!\" she instantly cried, picking it up from the ground and rapidly dusting it off. \"I am SO sorry!\" Oh my GOSH! Still chuckling while watching her, Jaron said, \"It's alright,\" as he took the present. \"Happy December 21st Miriam,\" he said for her. \"Uh huh,\" she barely spoke, like a love-struck school girl. Pull yourself together Miriam...geez! \"Forgive me for startling you,\" Jaron went on to say. \"I just decided this morning that it was finally time to change my look of 12 years...\"
Miriam's heart pounded from this brand new array of feelings suddenly encompassing her soul. \"No,\" she assured, \"you didn't startle me. I mean, you DID, but in a good way.\" She quickly brushed a lock of hair behind her ear. Jaron smiled. \"But yeah, I mean, wow! No more dreadlocks and facial hair...you look like a completely different person!\"
\"I feel like a completely different person.\" \"Uh huh,\" she breathed, staring at his shockingly beautiful self again, almost drooling. No WAY this is the old 'Scrooge McHodge!' \"So, uh,\" she started again, in a more composed tone, \"what prompted this sudden change in your looks...and yourself?\" \"Well, I should think it'd be quite obvious,\" he smiled, lowering his head a bit to fully gaze into her eyes. Hearing that Miriam's cheeks grew a beat red. \"Oh Mr., I mean, Jaron! Geez, that's gonna take some getting used to!\" He laughed. \"I understand. And you really don't have to say anything Miriam. I'm just...so grateful to you.\" His words and beautiful smile warmed her soul. \"You're very welcome,\" she said, her heart still fluttering.
\"You know what I feel like doing?\" Jaron asked, changing the subject. Miriam studied him questionably. \"What is that?\" she asked, still fidgeting with her hair. \"I feel like doing something...silly. Something one would almost call...childish.\" He winked.
\"What?\" she grinned. Wow, he really HAS changed! \"You just wait right here while I grab my coat,\" he said, stepping back inside. \"Should I go grab mine from the truck?\" she curiously asked the doorway. \"Nah...you don't need it.\" He let off a little snicker out of earshot.
Once he returned to the door, he lightly took Miriam's hand and led her to a wide opening in the front yard. \"Were you ever any good at playing dodge ball?\" he asked, stepping a few feet away from her. \"Pfft!\" Miriam expressed. \"I was one of the PROS at dodge ball!\" \"Same here,\" Jaron smirked. \"But how about dodging snowballs?\" \"The undefeated champ!\" she smirked back. \"You sure about that?\" \"Yes I'm sure! You're talking to the biggest lover of winter and everything about it in the world here!\" \"I guess I knew that,\" he said, squatting down to create a snowball. Miriam did the same and then positioned herself. \"Bring it Hodge!\"
Jaron couldn't believe how much the giant grin on his face wouldn't fade. He'd never smiled this much since his family passed away. Nor had he bonded with anyone like this since then. More and more he found himself falling for this woman.
With every bit of strength he could muster, for he knew Miriam could take it, and feeling his competitive side take over, he chucked the baseball sized snowball straight toward her midsection.
Miriam dodged it effortlessly. \"Too slow!\" she teased.
\"Now it's my turn!\" Her snowball was even larger than his!
Ohhhh boy! Jaron thought, watching that ball come at him at sonic speed with no time to react.
SMACK!
\"Holy cow!\" he cried, gripping his stomach. Miriam snickered. \"See! You're too slow! You gotta hustle it Hodge!\"
Many more snowballs were thrown and each time Miriam dodged Jaron's, except for one time where he almost got her. Jaron dodged hers about 50 percent of the time.
\"That's it woman!\" he cried out, rushing towards her and lunging himself onto her. \"Ah!\" Miriam playfully cried as she fell and became impacted into the freezing, powdery snow.
For a moment the two wrestled with each other, trying to bury the other's face into the snow, but neither being successful. Joyous laughs and squeals filled the wintery air. And a victory cheer from Jaron as Miriam declared that she surrendered.
They continued to laugh as they both stood up and helped brush the snow off each other.
\"Brr, my chest is freezing!\" Miriam declared while rubbing at it, not really thinking about how that would appeal to Jaron. He raised an eyebrow to it. \"Would you like my coat?\" he offered. \"Oh no thanks. I'll just grab mine from the truck.\" She stopped to catch her breath a bit before saying, \"That was...really fun.\" \"Yeah,\" he agreed. \"More fun than I remember. I sure used to be better at dodging snowballs, but...I'm just getting too darn old!\" \"Yeah right! You SO aren't as old as everyone in town thought you were.\" \"Oh really?\" he teased. \"Totally! My friends and I thought you had to have been at least 50!\" \"Whaaaaat?\" he playfully cried, but thinking about how much of a grouch he was, and how most 'Scrooges' are old men, he couldn't blame them. \"I guess I can understand that.\"
\"Seriously though, how old are you?\" Miriam frankly asked. \"...Thirty-eight.\" Fifteen years older than me... \"Wow,\" she said. \"So yeah, you really aren't that old...\"
For a moment the two shot little smiles at each other, while digging the tips of their boots into the snow.
Jaron wasn't sure if this would be appropriate yet, but he couldn't hold himself back any longer. Nor his feelings. He yearned so badly for her touch. He took her hands and humbly asked, \"Would you like to go out and have lunch with me?\"
It took Miriam by surprise, but not in a bad way. \"Sure,\" she replied with a blush. \"I would like that.\" \"It's been so long since I've been out to eat,\" Jaron admitted. \"I hope the Diner will be fine for you?\" It was the cheapest place. \"Definitely! They have the best burgers around!\" Then she gasped. \"Ooh! I bet they're serving their signature egg nog! Ohhhh yes we HAVE to go! You gotta try it if you haven't!\" He chuckled. \"I haven't, so yeah let's go.\"
****
Miriam hoped Ciro wouldn't mind her taking his truck to go out on a \"date\" - if that's what this really was- with Jaron Hodge. She wanted to text him and ask, but this was all just too much to explain over a text. He'll understand, she thought.
Upon arriving at the Diner, tons of people were hanging out by the entrance. No doubt to drink their delicious egg nog, Miriam thought. However, Jaron was trying to hide his face without showing how obviously he was. Miriam wasn't sure why...these people certainly wouldn't notice him now after such a drastic change in his appearance! However any more thoughts on that vanished quickly, as his gentlemanly gesture of opening the door for her impressed her.
Lunch was lovely. Miriam casually sipped on the famous egg nog, as she listened to Jaron tell her a little more about himself and his life before the tragedy. She even told him a bit about her younger days too.
It seemed interesting to the both of them how much they already felt like best friends, even though they'd only known each other for 21 days and...really hadn't engaged in much conversation for most of it.
Every now and then Jaron would find many people in the Diner take notice and stare at him. He was running out of ways to hide his face. His reaction to their stares made things a little uncomfortable for Miriam, but she tried to understand his point of view. He really had been a recluse for over a decade! And besides, she thought, they're probably just wondering who this mystery man is that I'm sitting with. She blushed. But despite her assumption, Jaron knew they were staring for reasons other than that. Unable to handle it any longer, he told Miriam, \"Excuse me,\" and abruptly left the place just as they were about to order dessert.
It took Miriam a few minutes to find him, after first paying the bill which she didn't mind. He sat on the picnic bench off to the side of the Diner, staring into nothingness, while the giant falling snowflakes swayed all around him.
He heard Miriam's light footsteps crunching in the snow as she approached him. Somehow he didn't have to look to know that it was her.
\"I'm sorry,\" he spoke, turning his head to the side a bit. \"I guess I wasn't ready to make an appearance in public like I thought I was. I'll pay you back for the meal.\" \"No...it's ok,\" Miriam assured, as she sat down on the other side of the table, respecting that he needed some breathing space. \"You took a big step today,\" she felt the need to compliment, \"and I'm proud of you!\"
After a bit of silence... \"Was it because some people were staring at you?\" she asked. \"I don't condone staring, but in this case I really can't blame them! You look so different!\" Handsomely different. \"They were probably just wondering who this new guy in town is.\" \"No,\" Jaron rebutted. \"Most of the stares were from older folks. They had that look in their eyes like they'd seen me before, but just couldn't remember. Oh they've seen me Miriam,\" he sighed, \"many, many years ago. That young man that abruptly vanished and now suddenly reappeared...as if nothing ever happened.\" He hung his head low in sorrow.
Miriam understood, especially thinking about how much pain that would bring back to him. She stood up and headed over to his side of the bench. \"Come here,\" she beckoned to him, her arms outstretched. She didn't know of any other way to comfort him.
For a moment he stared at her inviting arms then gazed up at her with glistening eyes. She nodded in reassurance. Then in a matter of seconds he stood and entered into them, as she wrapped them gently around his back.
While holding him, Miriam said, \"Look Jaron, don't worry about what the people in this town think anymore. To h*** with what they think!\" That surprised Jaron a bit, but he loved how adamant she felt about it. \"What matters now is you,\" she continued. \"How do you want to make your life better? How do you want to mold your future into everything you ever wanted it to be? Let the past go...don't allow it or the thoughts of others affect your desire to begin anew like this. You're stronger than you think and you got this. I believe in you!\"
Jaron couldn't help holding her a little tighter while sniffing in the aroma of her hair. The only thing he could think to say in return was, \"Thank you Miriam. Thank you for everything.\"
****
\"Guuuurll! You should hear the words on the street!\" Angelica happily expressed to Miriam that evening, in front of Pedro. \"Here we go again,\" Pedro mumbled, resting his forehead into his hand. Miriam stared at them both with a puzzled look. \"What word on the street?\" Angelica playfully smacked her friend's shoulder. \"Like you don't know!\" she answered. \"It's about YOU girl! And this mystery man you've been spotted with at the Diner today.\" Oh no, Miriam thought, eyes shut. \"Apparently he is quite the hottie,\" she went on with a smirk. \"A succulent sight for Chocolate lovers everywhere.\" Pedro rolled his eyes.
\"I guess your crush on 'Scrooge McHodge' rubbed off onto another, more attractive man, eh?\" she asked Miriam with a wink. \"Go on girlfriend, SPILL!\"
Miriam hesitated, scratching at the back of her neck, trying to figure out how to say it. \"It's not...another man,\" she nervously revealed. Angelica and Pedro stared at her intently. \"It was Mr. Hodge...his first name is Jaron.\" The two friend's mouths dropped. \"Get outta here!\" Angelica cried. \"He didn't look nothing like Mr. Hodge!\" \"Look?\" \"Yeah! One of my friends snapped a picture!\" She instantly whipped out her phone and once she found the photo, held it out for Miriam to see. Pedro leaned in first though. \"No way that's 'Scrooge McHodge!' He looks so...young...and normal!\" \"WHY are people snapping pictures!?\" Miriam cried out, throwing her hands in the air. \"It's none of their business! But seriously, you two,\" she reiterated, \"that's Mr. Hodge! He cut his hair and shaved off his beard.\" \"Dayum!\" Angelica expressed, looking at the picture again. \"He cleans up well! Mmm hmm!\" \"Wow,\" Pedro said, unable to believe it. \"So, what are you like...dating him now?\" Angelica asked, her eyebrows bouncing. \"No,\" Miriam casually responded. \"We just went out for lunch, that's all.\" \"Mmm, hmm. You know girl, it's ok to admit you like him even more now with this new look.\" Miriam rolled her eyes and leaned into Angelica's ear whispering, \"I'll talk to you more about this later.\" Angelica squealed, liking that idea.
In that moment, Ciro entered the house, returning from work. He put his coat away and greeted Angelica and Ciro, while saying to Miriam, \"Hey, can I talk to you alone for a minute?\" The two ladies shot each other some wide eyed glances as Miriam walked past and joined Ciro in the foyer.
\"Is everything ok Ciro?\" she asked him. Ciro seemed nervous, yet disturbed at the same time. \"Look Miriam,\" he began, \"I've accepted that you don't have any romantic feelings for me and I'm going to have to live with that.\" Miriam frowned. \"But,\" he paused, \"I just can't help asking you about this other guy...\" So he heard too. Figures. \"Ciro\" she began, \"it's not what you think. We were just having lunch together.\"
Ignoring that, Ciro asked, \"So, who is he? How did you guys meet?\" Miriam opened her mouth to speak, but the words just wouldn't come out. She huffed a bit as she tried to find the courage to tell him the truth. She had a good feeling he wouldn't like it. \"He's not new in town,\" she replied, \"It's...Mr. Hodge.\"
Ciro didn't react the way she'd expected. He simply just stood there with a confused expression on his face, thinking. \"How was it Mr. Hodge?\" he asked. \"People were saying he was some new guy.\" Does this town have to be so gossipy? \"Well...he appears new because he cut his hair and shaved.\" \"Ok...so,\" he struggled to say, \"now he's turned into this new man and you're suddenly finding yourself attracted to him and are dating him?\" \"I didn't say that...\" \"You didn't have to!\" Ciro snapped. \"I mean, Mr. Hodge? Really Miriam!? Are you out of your mind? He's like what, TWICE your age?\"
\"He is not TWICE my age!\" she snapped back. \"More like 15 years older, but that doesn't really matter when you get to be our age Ciro! And why is that your business anyway?\"
\"Because I'm your friend! I worry about you!\" \"No, as a friend you're supposed to be supportive! Trust my judgment. But right now you're acting like you're my Dad!\"
Ciro dropped his head towards the ground, sulking. He really couldn't argue with that and he honestly didn't mean for the conversation to get so heated like this. His jealousy had gotten the better of him. \"Miriam, I'm sorry,\" he sincerely said, clasping his hands together as if asking for forgiveness. Miriam gave him a nod of acceptance. She'd admit she allowed her frustration from all the gossip in town to affect her reaction to him as well.
\"But I have to know,\" Ciro went on, \"did you blow me off for him?\"
Upon hearing that, Miriam's face immediately fell. \"No,\" she replied in a whisper, taking his hand. \"Not at all Ciro. In fact, I hadn't developed any kind of feelings for him when I shared my honest feelings for you.\" He nodded, feeling a sense of relief. \"So...you have feelings for him now?\" he couldn't help asking.
There was a long pause, as Miriam lowered her head for a few seconds, biting at her bottom lip. When she looked up again she replied, \"Yes.\"
Ciro nodded again, doing his best to accept her feelings and be that supportive friend he'd always strived to be. Next thing he knew he found Miriam wrapping her arms around him. \"I'm so sorry Ciro,\" she said, \"I never meant to hurt you...especially with this.\" She sniffed. \"I care about you so much and I really am sorry that things can't be the way you want them to be with us.\" \"It's okay,\" Ciro said, releasing her and looking into her eyes. \"Really. I'll be ok. I just don't want to lose what we already have.\" \"We won't. I promise you that.\" \"I just...hope you know what you're doing when it comes to Mr. Hodge.\" She smiled, appreciating his concern. It was to be expected. \"I do. He's really changed Ciro...it still blows my mind just how much he's changed!\" \"Well,\" he blushed, \"You certainly have that kind of affect on people.\" Aww. Gripping both his hands now, she said, \"You're sweet. Thank you Ciro.\" \"You're welcome.\"
With everything feeling right again in the world, Miriam perked up with a bright grin and said, \"Now c'mon! We're going to bake some Christmas treats tonight and eat them while watching 'A Snowflake Day Story' remember?\" \"I remember,\" Ciro said, slightly rolling his eyes. He never cared much for that movie. \"But you guys go ahead,\" he politely declined. \"Right now I just need...some time...alone.\"
Miriam met his gaze with one of understanding and said, \"Okay.\" Her heart still ached, feeling terrible for revealing everything she had to him. But she'd rather be in an honest and sincere relationship, than a one sided one. She couldn't help thinking that this way was a less painful one for him, even though she wished she'd never caused him any pain at all. \"We'll miss you,\" she concluded with.
Nodding, Ciro simply headed up the stairs for his bedroom.
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Chapter 6
Later that night, Miriam stirred in her sleep. She was having the most interesting dream. Somehow she found herself inside Jaron's warehouse home, snuggling with him...on his bed.
Jaron: Oh Miriam, I've wanted you ever since that first day you visited me.
Miriam: Oh Mr. Hodge...I mean...Jaron! I...I don't know what to say. I mean, you've turned out to be a much nicer man than I could've ever imagined, but...you always seemed so...old to me. Jaron: Nonsense. Allow me to show you just how young I still am. Miriam: Ooh...
The moans in her sleep began to increase, especially as she felt Jaron's lips stroke hers and as he pressed his body harder against hers.
It felt so weird! So strange! But at the same time...pleasurable. She found herself willfully kissing him back.
The heat was rising, her brow perspiring, and she began to feel a great deal of ecstasy. Boots were kept on and everything!
Then suddenly her greater subconscious snapped her awake as she bolted upward from her pillow, gasping for breath. Her heart pounded with pleasure and anxiety all at once. The dream had felt so real! It weirded her out for a bit, but soon she was able to bring herself back to reality and only hope she could erase the whole dream from her mind.
And even though she didn't find Jaron particularly attractive, she couldn't deny how much she was really becoming attracted to his change of heart.
****
The next morning she found it a bit...awkward when visiting with Jaron.
At least the weather was much nicer this time around so they could carry on another nice conversation outside as usual. If he had invited her inside again, she most likely would've declined.
Stupid dream! she thought with gritted teeth, but oh...WHAT a dream!
****
Early in the morning on December 21st, Jaron studied himself in the mirror a bit.
Hmm, he thought. I think it's time now to let these go...
****
Right at 10 o'clock was the time that Miriam usually arrived and Jaron greatly anticipated it.
He was really beginning to wonder how he was going to move on in this new chapter of his life without seeing her every day once Christmas came and went. The thought caused his heart to ache greatly. Would they stay friends? Would she want to keep seeing him, even if not every day? She'd become so special to him. He had a plan, but didn't want to scare her away while instituting it.
The tables had now turned, where it was he who had to tread lightly.
Outside, Miriam raised her head to the sky, eyes closed, longing for the light kiss of each and every snowflake upon her cheeks. She felt it necessary to thank God for this greatest of miracles. Never did she believe just how much Jaron would change through her small - it seemed to her - gesture of kindness.
Christmas Day was coming soon and she wondered...how things would be between her and Jaron afterward. She felt an ache in her heart at the thought of not coming to see him as often anymore.
Back inside Jaron's home, once that firm, yet gentle, knock on the door rang through his ears, he took in a deep breath and opened the door.
As Miriam's eyes met his she was quite taken aback.
\"Uhh,\" she stammered, leaning in to take a peek inside the house. \"I'm looking for Mr. Hodge...I mean...Jaron?\" Who's this guy? Jaron chuckled for a moment and said, \"Miriam...it's me.\"
Miriam's eyes bugged out, recognizing the voice, but in awe at the face. Was this REALLY Jaron Hodge!? \"Oh wow!\" she whispered, her feeble fingers dropping her gift into the snow.
\"Oh gosh!\" she instantly cried, picking it up from the ground and rapidly dusting it off. \"I am SO sorry!\" Oh my GOSH! Still chuckling while watching her, Jaron said, \"It's alright,\" as he took the present. \"Happy December 21st Miriam,\" he said for her. \"Uh huh,\" she barely spoke, like a love-struck school girl. Pull yourself together Miriam...geez! \"Forgive me for startling you,\" Jaron went on to say. \"I just decided this morning that it was finally time to change my look of 12 years...\"
Miriam's heart pounded from this brand new array of feelings suddenly encompassing her soul. \"No,\" she assured, \"you didn't startle me. I mean, you DID, but in a good way.\" She quickly brushed a lock of hair behind her ear. Jaron smiled. \"But yeah, I mean, wow! No more dreadlocks and facial hair...you look like a completely different person!\"
\"I feel like a completely different person.\" \"Uh huh,\" she breathed, staring at his shockingly beautiful self again, almost drooling. No WAY this is the old 'Scrooge McHodge!' \"So, uh,\" she started again, in a more composed tone, \"what prompted this sudden change in your looks...and yourself?\" \"Well, I should think it'd be quite obvious,\" he smiled, lowering his head a bit to fully gaze into her eyes. Hearing that Miriam's cheeks grew a beat red. \"Oh Mr., I mean, Jaron! Geez, that's gonna take some getting used to!\" He laughed. \"I understand. And you really don't have to say anything Miriam. I'm just...so grateful to you.\" His words and beautiful smile warmed her soul. \"You're very welcome,\" she said, her heart still fluttering.
\"You know what I feel like doing?\" Jaron asked, changing the subject. Miriam studied him questionably. \"What is that?\" she asked, still fidgeting with her hair. \"I feel like doing something...silly. Something one would almost call...childish.\" He winked.
\"What?\" she grinned. Wow, he really HAS changed! \"You just wait right here while I grab my coat,\" he said, stepping back inside. \"Should I go grab mine from the truck?\" she curiously asked the doorway. \"Nah...you don't need it.\" He let off a little snicker out of earshot.
Once he returned to the door, he lightly took Miriam's hand and led her to a wide opening in the front yard. \"Were you ever any good at playing dodge ball?\" he asked, stepping a few feet away from her. \"Pfft!\" Miriam expressed. \"I was one of the PROS at dodge ball!\" \"Same here,\" Jaron smirked. \"But how about dodging snowballs?\" \"The undefeated champ!\" she smirked back. \"You sure about that?\" \"Yes I'm sure! You're talking to the biggest lover of winter and everything about it in the world here!\" \"I guess I knew that,\" he said, squatting down to create a snowball. Miriam did the same and then positioned herself. \"Bring it Hodge!\"
Jaron couldn't believe how much the giant grin on his face wouldn't fade. He'd never smiled this much since his family passed away. Nor had he bonded with anyone like this since then. More and more he found himself falling for this woman.
With every bit of strength he could muster, for he knew Miriam could take it, and feeling his competitive side take over, he chucked the baseball sized snowball straight toward her midsection.
Miriam dodged it effortlessly. \"Too slow!\" she teased.
\"Now it's my turn!\" Her snowball was even larger than his!
Ohhhh boy! Jaron thought, watching that ball come at him at sonic speed with no time to react.
SMACK!
\"Holy cow!\" he cried, gripping his stomach. Miriam snickered. \"See! You're too slow! You gotta hustle it Hodge!\"
Many more snowballs were thrown and each time Miriam dodged Jaron's, except for one time where he almost got her. Jaron dodged hers about 50 percent of the time.
\"That's it woman!\" he cried out, rushing towards her and lunging himself onto her. \"Ah!\" Miriam playfully cried as she fell and became impacted into the freezing, powdery snow.
For a moment the two wrestled with each other, trying to bury the other's face into the snow, but neither being successful. Joyous laughs and squeals filled the wintery air. And a victory cheer from Jaron as Miriam declared that she surrendered.
They continued to laugh as they both stood up and helped brush the snow off each other.
\"Brr, my chest is freezing!\" Miriam declared while rubbing at it, not really thinking about how that would appeal to Jaron. He raised an eyebrow to it. \"Would you like my coat?\" he offered. \"Oh no thanks. I'll just grab mine from the truck.\" She stopped to catch her breath a bit before saying, \"That was...really fun.\" \"Yeah,\" he agreed. \"More fun than I remember. I sure used to be better at dodging snowballs, but...I'm just getting too darn old!\" \"Yeah right! You SO aren't as old as everyone in town thought you were.\" \"Oh really?\" he teased. \"Totally! My friends and I thought you had to have been at least 50!\" \"Whaaaaat?\" he playfully cried, but thinking about how much of a grouch he was, and how most 'Scrooges' are old men, he couldn't blame them. \"I guess I can understand that.\"
\"Seriously though, how old are you?\" Miriam frankly asked. \"...Thirty-eight.\" Fifteen years older than me... \"Wow,\" she said. \"So yeah, you really aren't that old...\"
For a moment the two shot little smiles at each other, while digging the tips of their boots into the snow.
Jaron wasn't sure if this would be appropriate yet, but he couldn't hold himself back any longer. Nor his feelings. He yearned so badly for her touch. He took her hands and humbly asked, \"Would you like to go out and have lunch with me?\"
It took Miriam by surprise, but not in a bad way. \"Sure,\" she replied with a blush. \"I would like that.\" \"It's been so long since I've been out to eat,\" Jaron admitted. \"I hope the Diner will be fine for you?\" It was the cheapest place. \"Definitely! They have the best burgers around!\" Then she gasped. \"Ooh! I bet they're serving their signature egg nog! Ohhhh yes we HAVE to go! You gotta try it if you haven't!\" He chuckled. \"I haven't, so yeah let's go.\"
****
Miriam hoped Ciro wouldn't mind her taking his truck to go out on a \"date\" - if that's what this really was- with Jaron Hodge. She wanted to text him and ask, but this was all just too much to explain over a text. He'll understand, she thought.
Upon arriving at the Diner, tons of people were hanging out by the entrance. No doubt to drink their delicious egg nog, Miriam thought. However, Jaron was trying to hide his face without showing how obviously he was. Miriam wasn't sure why...these people certainly wouldn't notice him now after such a drastic change in his appearance! However any more thoughts on that vanished quickly, as his gentlemanly gesture of opening the door for her impressed her.
Lunch was lovely. Miriam casually sipped on the famous egg nog, as she listened to Jaron tell her a little more about himself and his life before the tragedy. She even told him a bit about her younger days too.
It seemed interesting to the both of them how much they already felt like best friends, even though they'd only known each other for 21 days and...really hadn't engaged in much conversation for most of it.
Every now and then Jaron would find many people in the Diner take notice and stare at him. He was running out of ways to hide his face. His reaction to their stares made things a little uncomfortable for Miriam, but she tried to understand his point of view. He really had been a recluse for over a decade! And besides, she thought, they're probably just wondering who this mystery man is that I'm sitting with. She blushed. But despite her assumption, Jaron knew they were staring for reasons other than that. Unable to handle it any longer, he told Miriam, \"Excuse me,\" and abruptly left the place just as they were about to order dessert.
It took Miriam a few minutes to find him, after first paying the bill which she didn't mind. He sat on the picnic bench off to the side of the Diner, staring into nothingness, while the giant falling snowflakes swayed all around him.
He heard Miriam's light footsteps crunching in the snow as she approached him. Somehow he didn't have to look to know that it was her.
\"I'm sorry,\" he spoke, turning his head to the side a bit. \"I guess I wasn't ready to make an appearance in public like I thought I was. I'll pay you back for the meal.\" \"No...it's ok,\" Miriam assured, as she sat down on the other side of the table, respecting that he needed some breathing space. \"You took a big step today,\" she felt the need to compliment, \"and I'm proud of you!\"
After a bit of silence... \"Was it because some people were staring at you?\" she asked. \"I don't condone staring, but in this case I really can't blame them! You look so different!\" Handsomely different. \"They were probably just wondering who this new guy in town is.\" \"No,\" Jaron rebutted. \"Most of the stares were from older folks. They had that look in their eyes like they'd seen me before, but just couldn't remember. Oh they've seen me Miriam,\" he sighed, \"many, many years ago. That young man that abruptly vanished and now suddenly reappeared...as if nothing ever happened.\" He hung his head low in sorrow.
Miriam understood, especially thinking about how much pain that would bring back to him. She stood up and headed over to his side of the bench. \"Come here,\" she beckoned to him, her arms outstretched. She didn't know of any other way to comfort him.
For a moment he stared at her inviting arms then gazed up at her with glistening eyes. She nodded in reassurance. Then in a matter of seconds he stood and entered into them, as she wrapped them gently around his back.
While holding him, Miriam said, \"Look Jaron, don't worry about what the people in this town think anymore. To h*** with what they think!\" That surprised Jaron a bit, but he loved how adamant she felt about it. \"What matters now is you,\" she continued. \"How do you want to make your life better? How do you want to mold your future into everything you ever wanted it to be? Let the past go...don't allow it or the thoughts of others affect your desire to begin anew like this. You're stronger than you think and you got this. I believe in you!\"
Jaron couldn't help holding her a little tighter while sniffing in the aroma of her hair. The only thing he could think to say in return was, \"Thank you Miriam. Thank you for everything.\"
****
\"Guuuurll! You should hear the words on the street!\" Angelica happily expressed to Miriam that evening, in front of Pedro. \"Here we go again,\" Pedro mumbled, resting his forehead into his hand. Miriam stared at them both with a puzzled look. \"What word on the street?\" Angelica playfully smacked her friend's shoulder. \"Like you don't know!\" she answered. \"It's about YOU girl! And this mystery man you've been spotted with at the Diner today.\" Oh no, Miriam thought, eyes shut. \"Apparently he is quite the hottie,\" she went on with a smirk. \"A succulent sight for Chocolate lovers everywhere.\" Pedro rolled his eyes.
\"I guess your crush on 'Scrooge McHodge' rubbed off onto another, more attractive man, eh?\" she asked Miriam with a wink. \"Go on girlfriend, SPILL!\"
Miriam hesitated, scratching at the back of her neck, trying to figure out how to say it. \"It's not...another man,\" she nervously revealed. Angelica and Pedro stared at her intently. \"It was Mr. Hodge...his first name is Jaron.\" The two friend's mouths dropped. \"Get outta here!\" Angelica cried. \"He didn't look nothing like Mr. Hodge!\" \"Look?\" \"Yeah! One of my friends snapped a picture!\" She instantly whipped out her phone and once she found the photo, held it out for Miriam to see. Pedro leaned in first though. \"No way that's 'Scrooge McHodge!' He looks so...young...and normal!\" \"WHY are people snapping pictures!?\" Miriam cried out, throwing her hands in the air. \"It's none of their business! But seriously, you two,\" she reiterated, \"that's Mr. Hodge! He cut his hair and shaved off his beard.\" \"Dayum!\" Angelica expressed, looking at the picture again. \"He cleans up well! Mmm hmm!\" \"Wow,\" Pedro said, unable to believe it. \"So, what are you like...dating him now?\" Angelica asked, her eyebrows bouncing. \"No,\" Miriam casually responded. \"We just went out for lunch, that's all.\" \"Mmm, hmm. You know girl, it's ok to admit you like him even more now with this new look.\" Miriam rolled her eyes and leaned into Angelica's ear whispering, \"I'll talk to you more about this later.\" Angelica squealed, liking that idea.
In that moment, Ciro entered the house, returning from work. He put his coat away and greeted Angelica and Ciro, while saying to Miriam, \"Hey, can I talk to you alone for a minute?\" The two ladies shot each other some wide eyed glances as Miriam walked past and joined Ciro in the foyer.
\"Is everything ok Ciro?\" she asked him. Ciro seemed nervous, yet disturbed at the same time. \"Look Miriam,\" he began, \"I've accepted that you don't have any romantic feelings for me and I'm going to have to live with that.\" Miriam frowned. \"But,\" he paused, \"I just can't help asking you about this other guy...\" So he heard too. Figures. \"Ciro\" she began, \"it's not what you think. We were just having lunch together.\"
Ignoring that, Ciro asked, \"So, who is he? How did you guys meet?\" Miriam opened her mouth to speak, but the words just wouldn't come out. She huffed a bit as she tried to find the courage to tell him the truth. She had a good feeling he wouldn't like it. \"He's not new in town,\" she replied, \"It's...Mr. Hodge.\"
Ciro didn't react the way she'd expected. He simply just stood there with a confused expression on his face, thinking. \"How was it Mr. Hodge?\" he asked. \"People were saying he was some new guy.\" Does this town have to be so gossipy? \"Well...he appears new because he cut his hair and shaved.\" \"Ok...so,\" he struggled to say, \"now he's turned into this new man and you're suddenly finding yourself attracted to him and are dating him?\" \"I didn't say that...\" \"You didn't have to!\" Ciro snapped. \"I mean, Mr. Hodge? Really Miriam!? Are you out of your mind? He's like what, TWICE your age?\"
\"He is not TWICE my age!\" she snapped back. \"More like 15 years older, but that doesn't really matter when you get to be our age Ciro! And why is that your business anyway?\"
\"Because I'm your friend! I worry about you!\" \"No, as a friend you're supposed to be supportive! Trust my judgment. But right now you're acting like you're my Dad!\"
Ciro dropped his head towards the ground, sulking. He really couldn't argue with that and he honestly didn't mean for the conversation to get so heated like this. His jealousy had gotten the better of him. \"Miriam, I'm sorry,\" he sincerely said, clasping his hands together as if asking for forgiveness. Miriam gave him a nod of acceptance. She'd admit she allowed her frustration from all the gossip in town to affect her reaction to him as well.
\"But I have to know,\" Ciro went on, \"did you blow me off for him?\"
Upon hearing that, Miriam's face immediately fell. \"No,\" she replied in a whisper, taking his hand. \"Not at all Ciro. In fact, I hadn't developed any kind of feelings for him when I shared my honest feelings for you.\" He nodded, feeling a sense of relief. \"So...you have feelings for him now?\" he couldn't help asking.
There was a long pause, as Miriam lowered her head for a few seconds, biting at her bottom lip. When she looked up again she replied, \"Yes.\"
Ciro nodded again, doing his best to accept her feelings and be that supportive friend he'd always strived to be. Next thing he knew he found Miriam wrapping her arms around him. \"I'm so sorry Ciro,\" she said, \"I never meant to hurt you...especially with this.\" She sniffed. \"I care about you so much and I really am sorry that things can't be the way you want them to be with us.\" \"It's okay,\" Ciro said, releasing her and looking into her eyes. \"Really. I'll be ok. I just don't want to lose what we already have.\" \"We won't. I promise you that.\" \"I just...hope you know what you're doing when it comes to Mr. Hodge.\" She smiled, appreciating his concern. It was to be expected. \"I do. He's really changed Ciro...it still blows my mind just how much he's changed!\" \"Well,\" he blushed, \"You certainly have that kind of affect on people.\" Aww. Gripping both his hands now, she said, \"You're sweet. Thank you Ciro.\" \"You're welcome.\"
With everything feeling right again in the world, Miriam perked up with a bright grin and said, \"Now c'mon! We're going to bake some Christmas treats tonight and eat them while watching 'A Snowflake Day Story' remember?\" \"I remember,\" Ciro said, slightly rolling his eyes. He never cared much for that movie. \"But you guys go ahead,\" he politely declined. \"Right now I just need...some time...alone.\"
Miriam met his gaze with one of understanding and said, \"Okay.\" Her heart still ached, feeling terrible for revealing everything she had to him. But she'd rather be in an honest and sincere relationship, than a one sided one. She couldn't help thinking that this way was a less painful one for him, even though she wished she'd never caused him any pain at all. \"We'll miss you,\" she concluded with.
Nodding, Ciro simply headed up the stairs for his bedroom.
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