The Twelve Dates of Christmas

by Jenny Bayliss

“A man is like an optional extra; you should only take one on when it is beneficial to do so. It’s like refraining from the fourth plate at the all-you-can-eat curry buffet. Just because it’s there, doesn’t mean you have to have it.”

“That man is the bane of my life.” “Matt?” asked Mac. “The one and only.” “He brings out your sparkle,” said Mac. “That’s not sparkle,” Kate corrected. “It’s rage-glitter.”