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“Alright. I’ll see you later for the parade?”
“Of course.”
We crawl out of bed and get dressed before leaving my house and going our separate ways. As I head over to my parents’ house, I wonder how I’ll break the news to them about Jeff. I pull into the driveway just in time to see my friends heading in the door, with my mom standing there waving at me excitedly.
“Hey, Mom,” I yell as I open my car door.
“Hi, sweetie, come on in! I already have some cookies ready to be frosted so wash your hands and let’s get to decorating!”
I quickly head inside to get ready and put on an apron.
“You’re all smiles, Sarah. You must have had a good time over the last couple of days,” my mom says.
I nod my head yes. “So—I have some news,” I say as I reach for a cookie and the jar of frosting.
“What is it honey?” my mom asks while the rest of them look at me expectantly.
“Well, as you know, I’ve been spending time with Jeff since I met him on the ski hill.”
“We know,” says Kara.
I take a deep breath as I prepare to tell them the rest of the news. “He and I spent the night together last night, and—it turns out that Jeff is actually a prince.”
“A what?!” exclaim Charlotte and Kara together as they both look at me with their mouths hanging open.
“Yeah—right,” says Carly in disbelief.
“No, really. He’s the prince of Rohemia, a small country in Europe.”
“Oh my,” says my mom.
“I know. I didn’t believe it at first either.” I take a moment to gather my courage before continuing. “We were talking, and he would like me to go back with him when he leaves so we can continue to get to know each other some more.”
“And?” prompts my mom.
“And I’ve decided to go with him.”
Mom stares intently into my eyes, as if trying to uncover a truth. “You really care about this man don’t you, Sarah?” she finally says without breaking eye contact.
“I do mom, I really do.”
“Then we’re happy for you. Just keep in touch and visit every now and then, ok?”
“I will. I promise.”
“We’re so excited for you, Sarah! You’re dating a prince!” Charlotte and Kara shriek with excitement.
“I may think that you're completely insane for moving across the world with this man, but you have to do what you believe is right in your heart. Just be careful—you’ve only known him for a few days,” Carly finally says.
The rest of the day goes by quickly as each of them want to know more about Rohemia and Jeff. Evening rolls around, and I head home to get ready for the parade before he arrives to pick me up. I slip on a pair of my warmest wool socks along with my thermals beneath a pair of jeans and a thick sweatshirt with my ski jacket on top. Jeff arrives, looking as if he’s dressed equally as warm. “You were right, it’s freezing out here tonight,” he says as we walk to the car.
“I know. Sorry I don’t look cute tonight—I chose comfort and warmth over looks.”
He smiles. “You look great. I’m sure you’d look beautiful in anything.”
I can’t help my blush. “Thanks.”
We arrive in Ironwood a short while later and find a place to stand along the parade route. Once the parade starts, we watch as winter themed floats make their way down the street along with bands and dance troupes. I smile as all of the children watching the parade cheer with glee as Santa Claus makes his appearance at the end.
