H A I L E Y The day continued on, and we spent our time decorating the Christmas tree and putting up the ornaments. It was fun, and the laughter and chatter could be heard throughout the house. We made gingerbread cookies and gingerbread men. We were having so much fun, and I couldn't stop smiling. The house was filled with joy, and everyone was in a good mood. And it was finally time to exchange gifts. "Merry Christmas!" We all exclaimed in unison, and took our seats on the couches. The tree was surrounded by a bunch of presents, and everyone was eager to open theirs. We started to pass the gifts around, and everyone was happy. I got a few gifts, and so did Dominic. And as I took the small gift box that was wrapped with a red ribbon, my heart skipped a beat. It was from him. Do

