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A smile formed on Captain Jasper Hook's face as he remained by a treasure chest. He focused on Midshipman James Hook and Cecilia. After gathering several gold coins, he stretched his arms. ''Merry Christmas, James and Cecilia,'' he said. Jasper viewed James shaking his head.
Confusion filled his eyes.
''Since when do you refuse gold?'' Jasper asked.
James frowned. ''I don't desire gold this time, Jasper,'' he said. James turned to Cecilia. ''Do you desire gold?''
''No.''
Jasper began to frown. ''You don't desire any Christmas presents, James and Cecilia?'' He watched as James and his betrothed exchanged glances. Jasper tilted his head to one side. He dropped coins in the chest. He viewed Cecilia and his younger brother departing.
Jasper frowned again. He placed a hand under his face. *James and Cecilia are up to something. My sibling usually doesn't refuse gold.* Jasper abandoned the treasure chest and never looked back. He went to his sibling's chamber. His eyes became wide.
James kissed Cecilia and embraced her at the same time. He and Cecilia sat on his bed.
*James is Cecilia's Christmas present?* Jasper thought. He glanced at the ceiling and smiled. *That's why James is kissing his betrothed.* Jasper returned to his treasure chest. He continued to smile. *I'll always remember viewing my brother kissing Cecilia and holding her under a mistletoe* he thought.
The End