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I wanted to recreate that moment somewhat, so I’ve been planning all week, even down to the Chinese food I’m sure will grow cold before we can sample it.
I glance down at the beautiful red velvet dress I bought and brush my hand over the white fur trim. I’ve even got a new set of fluffy cuffs. We’ve burned out the ones he gave me two years ago.
My mind drifts to our many heartfelt conversations, the laughter, the moments of pure joy. I think about our passionate lovemaking and how he always makes me feel desired and cherished.
There’s a click, and I hear the front door open. My heart races fast. I’m sure my cheeks are flushed with excitement.
“I’m home.” His briefcase hits the floor with a thud and his keys clank hard on the glass tabletop where they land. Then I hear his footsteps as he walks down the short hallway into the kitchen.
“Something smells good,” he calls. “Did you get Chinese? Oh, here it is. Want me to grab some plates? I’m starving. I skipped lunch today.”
I can’t help but smile as he comes into view, his eyes lighting up when he sees me. “Merry Christmas!” His warm and humorous voice fills the air.
I can’t help but laugh. “Oh my, God. You’re… You’re dressed as Santa!”
He nods, a wide grin spreading across his face. “I thought I’d surprise you.” He crosses the hardwood floor to where I’m standing next to the tree.
“I didn’t expect this surprise, though.” He takes my one hand and twirls me around before yanking me hard to his chest. “Sexy.” He lowers his head and smashes his lips against mine.
After a thorough kiss, I pull back and gaze up at him. “Merry Christmas.” I wrap my arms around him. “You look amazing,” I murmur, tipping my head back to receive another kiss from him.
Our hearts are beating in sync while we devour each other’s mouths, our hands roaming over each other’s backs.
Kris finally withdraws, drawing in the air. His gaze roams over me. “You look beautiful.”
My cheeks grow warm. I take his hand and pull him to the floor with me. “I want you to open your present.”
Kris looks surprised as I hand him the box wrapped in bright red paper with a big white bow on top of it. I hold my breath as he removes the paper and opens the lid.
He laughs. Inside is a pair of fluffy white handcuffs. “I love them. I think maybe you should open my gift, too.” He reaches under the tree and retrieves a beautifully wrapped box, and hands it to me.
I rip off the white bow and tear into the blue paper, tossing both over my shoulder, but pause for a second before I lift the lid and peek inside. I throw back my head and laugh hard. Inside the box is a pair of fluffy white handcuffs.
“Honey, Christmas for us wouldn’t be complete without handcuffs.”
As I look up into his eyes, my heart swells with love for this man. So much so that I’m afraid it might burst. I want to stay like this forever.
Kris leans down, cups my chin in one palm, and brushes the pad of his thumb over my lips. “I have another gift for you.”
“I thought we’d wait until tomorrow.”
“I want you to have this one tonight.” He reaches into his jacket pocket, retrieves a small box, and puts it into my hand.
It’s wrapped like the cuffs, but this box is smaller and square, and the bow is too large for the package.
My heart is pounding. My palms are sweating.
“Open it, please.”
This time, I gingerly remove the bow and then the paper, placing both on the floor next to my knee. I glance up at him.
He nods his encouragement to me to keep going.
I lift the lid. Inside is a smaller, black velvet box.
My throat thickens with emotion, a solid knot, making it difficult to swallow.
My hand trembles as I tip the box so the velvet one lands in my grasp. I suck in a long breath before cautiously lifting the lid to reveal the diamond ring nestled within. Four gold prongs hold a large diamond that catches the lights from the tree and sparkles with such brilliance it threatens to consume me.
