Eve of X’mas

He invited her over for dinner.

When she arrived, she waited anxiously outside the house waiting for the green light to come in.
He raced through the house to light all the little candles in metal cup placed on a white porcelain plate graced with maroon color potpourris.

As she enters the hall, there was a table for two with two dinner plates and cutleries placed neatly on the table mats, two champagne glasses, serviettes, two x’mas hats and candle with enclosed holder.

The whole place was dimly lit with candles far apart, with only the brightest source of light coming from the X’mas tree. Visibly at the bottom of the tree, there was her present with little ‘Merry X’mas’ card pasted on it, guarded by little toy soldiers surrounding the 6” tall tree.

Bing-Cosby X’mas oldies injecting most of the X’mas mood, completing the ambience.
The candles were like a passage guiding her. Along the way there were elaborated X’mas card, sweet little messages in little red X’mas socks, message in a bottle. There were clues leading from one area to another and ultimately to her mini pre-X’mas present.

A little game he prepared for her to keep her occupied while he prepares dinner. Everything was done with touch of desire and anticipation for perfection in addition great motive to surprise.

As she completed the game, received her reward, she was all smiles and got her big hug.
Dinner was served. Just like every other candlelight dinner, there’s the appetizer, the main course and desert. He was the host, the chef, the waiter.

As X’mas approaches, simultaneous snow sprays as both were all messed up.
Champagne bottle was popped open and a toast was made to commemorate this wonderful day and for continuity of brighter days in the future.