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*It's almost midnight* Captain Hook thought. He frowned while he stood near his bed. *It's also Christmas. I remember my past Christmas present. My sad betrothed refusing to marry me due to lies about being a pirate.* He continued to frown.
*A part of me will cherish Cecilia. A part of me wishes to kiss her. A part of me will never release her. The other part will loathe Cecilia.* Captain Hook's shoulders slumped. ''I wish to be with you before midnight, Cecilia. I wish to reveal my true emotions for you.''
Captain Hook looked ahead before Cecilia's spirit materialized. He gasped as he recognized her dress and sad eyes. Captain Hook blushed for a few moments. He frowned again. ''Cecilia? Why are you here?''
''I heard your wishes, James,'' Cecilia said. She began to wince.
Captain Hook turned his head and refused to face her. *I'm not going to view my betrothed's tears another time. My words might harm her again.*
''It is almost midnight. I'm unable to remain with you for eternity. I suffer when I'm unable to rest, James. You will not view me after midnight.''
Captain Hook looked ahead. He gasped after Cecilia wasn't present. ''I love you, Cecilia.'' It was after midnight.
Captain Hook sat on his bed. Cecilia's recent words caused tears to run down his face. Captain Hook sobbed uncontrollably. A coward's tears before the sun appeared.
The End