A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

Jingshi City was pretty much chaotic these days, which was due to the ongoing disputes between the two most powerful families of the city: the Gu family and the Tao family.

Then, upon Christmas season, the first snow of this turbulent winter arrived.

Emily didn't have to work because it was the holiday break. She was still in bed, trying to relax when the doorbell rang. She looked out to see who woke her up from the bed. Surprised, she saw a man wearing a Christmas red dress, waiting at the door, under the sunlight.

She clearly distinguished the masculine traits of this figure outside. This man, wearing a Santa suit and carrying a big bag of presents, had his face masked by a large stocking cap and by a fake white bear, so she didn't recognize the guy. Was Santa Claus coming to visit her?

'Santa? Seriously?'

Emily rubbed her eyes to make sure she wasn't dreaming.

"Who is that?" she asked.

"Hi, I am your Santa." This man smiled when Emily opened the door. Then, he rubbed inside his sack and took out a small stocking cap that he handed out to Emily,"Merry Christmas, little dove," said the Santa Claus.

Emily stood there for a few seconds,"What do you want Jack?" said Emily impatiently, throwing the cap away. "Do you think I am a fool?"

"Isn't it romantic?" said Jack smiling.

"You are just a child Jack." And before Jack could say anything, she shut the door closed.

"Wait! Emily! Open the door! I've got other gifts for you! Emily, please! Can you hear me?" He was about to knock at the door again when someone pulled him back. Jacob, of course. Who else could it be?

"Take your hands away from me."

voice,"Or? Are you trying to steal my

he replied with a darkened face. There was bitterness in his tone. "And if it wasn't for you, she would

her and she suffered because of you, and now you are telling me it's

and Rose... it is also your fault Jacob! Don't you dare

ask you to lie to Emily. You know how to be a dick. You know it better than

in anger. That old wound was still open and painful. "You think I won't punch you? If you say that again

of time to kill," Jacob

"Get yourself killed."

and stupidity took over and the two started to fight. It was quite a scene though, like in one of those action movies: two beautiful and skilled actors, throwing

the fight and left reluctantly. Nevertheless, he had just recovered from his injuries. 'I will get another chance to beat you, Jacob. Do not think it finishes here!' Jack told

relieved that Emily didn't see him being

the door. Thinking

was exploding with joy,"I wasn't expecting you, Jacob." She

'Did he meet Jack?'

be quite in a good mood, so Emily did not ask him because she knew he didn't

Jacob looked more serious now.

and you said you would spend Christmas

will." Jacob took her hand and the two descended downstairs.

Don't make me guess!" Emily followed Jacob,"I haven't washed my face..." she murmured.

look pretty, my dear," said Jacob gently.

was just so

stood a huge Christmas tree, each branch was decorated with small present boxes, tied up with glittering red ribbons, all embraced by pure crystal Christmas lights. At