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."

indifferent voice,"Or? Are you trying

bitterness in his tone. "And

of

and Rose... it is also your fault

you to lie to Emily.

open and painful. "You think I won't punch you? If you say that again I will kick

have plenty of time to kill," Jacob replied

"Get yourself killed."

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 fast punches and moving with sharply and confidently. Except that in those movies, you do not see one of the protagonists wearing a stupid Santa

the fight and left reluctantly. Nevertheless, he had just recovered from his injuries. 'I will get another chance to beat you, Jacob. Do not

he was relieved that Emily didn't see him being

Thinking of Emily, his face

Emily opened the door, she was exploding with joy,"I wasn't expecting you, Jacob." She smiled

'Did he meet Jack?'

good mood, so Emily

Christmas." Jacob looked more

said you would spend

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

guess!" Emily followed Jacob,"I

my dear,"

He was

of the town square, 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 night, with all lights shining through the dark, it must have