Christmas in Spite of You

by K.C. Mills

“I know what a legacy is, Kanton, but you are aware that a social life is required to afford you the opportunity to meet the woman who will assist in creating those kids who you’re building this legacy for, right?”

Maybe you might even consider sitting on his and sliding south on his North Pole.

“Oh, and don’t forget, the biggest tree you can find.” One that won’t fit in her bedroom, so she’ll have to enjoy it in the living room . . . with me.

Or maybe I hated what Christmas used to represent in my life. The thought of adopting a new version with her wasn’t so bad.

“I didn’t ask about your relationship status before I kissed you because I didn’t care. If you recall, I told you I’m a man who never shies away from a challenge, and had you been dating someone, I would have considered that a challenge.”

“Your day’s coming, Noel. Just you wait. You’re a sweetheart. The right man will realize it and marry you in the blink of an eye.” His words had me internally frowning at the idea of there being a right man for her if that man wasn’t me.

Long-distance relationships didn’t work, and if I were being honest, I couldn’t see myself agreeing to one. Most certainly not with Noel. I’d want her in my life daily.

You want to jump his holly jolly boner, then do it. You want to tongue him down under the mistletoe, do that too. You want him to be your lay in a manger? My vote is yes. Yes, to all of it!”

Do what makes you happy. Worry about the rest later. If that man is giving you the ‘cum all ye faithful’ eyes, you better jingle his bells properly.”

“Oh, it’s a thing, Noel. Naughty or Nice, She’s Getting It Twice. Christmas Cums Early, Little Cummer Toy, Jingle Bell Cock .

“Perfection is overrated. I prefer my women to be real. You could say that I’m a man who likes to expect the unexpected.”

but that’s how women are. They bind themselves to men who will never make them happy. It’s like they love to torture themselves, making all the wrong decisions, and then punishing us good guys for showing them the life and happiness they deserve.”

She’s like an explosion of energy that you find yourself drawn to but don’t know why. You just know that you’ve gotta be around her.

“It is my first real Christmas. And it’s also my first Christmas with you. It’s appropriate. Thank you.”

That’s not what friendship is about. We don’t keep score. We do what’s necessary for the people we love. You love me, and I love you, so we step up. There’s no running total on either side.”

“Which is?” “My life doesn’t work without you in it, and I’m willing to bet you would say the same if I asked and you answered honestly.”

I’ll be wherever you are if you’re willing to give this a real chance.”