Chapter 10
Hey Merry Christmas everybody…I'm writing this chapter for being Christmas day…so hope u like it.
The Perfect Gift
Yesterday
About two weeks after Chris's funeral we all found ourselves back at the Cena house. Well by everyone I mean John Sr., John, Ashley, me, Jeff, and my 3 ½ month baby. I was still a little moody and had mood swings every now and then, but everyone was getting used to them. Jeff and I were not official yet, but everyone knew about us, and that we were together even if it wasn't official. It was Christmas Eve, and I was out shopping for everyone a gift, especially for Jeff, because well I had no idea what he liked at that time. I was asking all the superstars and I even called his brother and dad and asked what he liked. Well, they didn't know, so I decided to buy him red and green hair dye and some paint, so maybe he could paint me a picture or paint himself one. I walked into the store and I didn't realize how many people knew John and Chris, they all surrounded me and were being all sympathetic for the loss of Chris. They were touching my belly and I was like freaking out because I had no clue what they were doing. I hurried and did my Christmas shopping quick before anyone could touch me or say anything. I got out to my car and drove back to Cena Sr. house. I had to hide in John Sr. room so I could get all the presents wrapped. I heard a knock at the door and Jeff walked in covering his eyes.
"Babe, its Lexxi's bedtime and Ash wants to know if she can put her to bed." He said while peeking through his hands. As usual I said sure, and I had the present all done by the time she got there and put Lexxi to bed. We all stayed up talking and playing games until Ash heard Lexxi crying and her and John went up there and went to bed. John Sr. went and slept in the guest room since well it's only a twin-sized, and John's mother had died when he was young. I fell asleep on the couch after Jeff finally knocked out and went to bed on the floor.
Today
"Mickie! Mickie! Mickie! Wake up! It's Christmas!" screamed Lexxi. She was jumping around everywhere and Jeff was sitting with his head on the couch because he had gotten hit in the head by Lexxi. I could tell he didn't have a very good night,
"Jeff, why don't you go sleep in John Sr. room where Ash and John were sleeping last night since they are out of there and Lexxi woke you up."
"Okay, I can do that, but later you and I have a gift exchange." He said with droopy eyes, and his wonderful smile.
"Got it, I'll be here whenever you get up. Hurry and go, because Lexxi is ready to open her gifts." I gave him a small kiss and he walked up the stairs and went in and we all heard him fall on the bed.
"Okay, Auntie Mickie, I wanna open yours first." Lexxi said grabbing at the presents in my hands.
"Okay, but be careful, you don't wanna break it." I gave her the presents and she held them very lightly afraid she was going to break them. She opened them and her eyes got big and her mouth wide.
"Auntie Mickie got me a tea set! Yay! Momma look." She said holding them out to Ashley to see.
I see honey, now was that all Auntie Mickie got you?"
"Um…actually Jeff got you something. Come on. It's out in the garage." She held my hand there and we opened the door and she heard a whimper.
"Oh My. Jeff got me a puppy!!!!!!" She screamed.
"A what?" Ashley and John both said at the same time.
"A puppy, are you deaf? I need to go tell Jeff thank you."
"Um…he is asleep Lex, I'll tell him you said thanks when he gets up. Now let's go back inside. It's cold out here." I said taking her hand and leading her inside with the box that had the puppy in it. She played with the puppy till Ashley and her left. John, Ash, and I exchanged gifts while Lexxi was playing so she wouldn't bother us. I walked up the stairs and opened the door to where Jeff was sleeping.
"Jeff, sweetie, its time to go. Get up, we need to leave." I said whispered in his ear. He smiled and gave me a small kiss, which shocked me and I pulled back which a gasp.
"Did I do something?" he asked sitting up.
"No, it just shocked me, like literally. Let's go and we will exchange gifts when we get to Richmond. Then after that you can head home to see your family." I said picking up my bad and headed down the stairs. He grabbed his and followed quietly. I think he thought that he did something to make me gasp. We said goodbye to John and John Sr. and we left. Before we got into the car I ran to the back of the house where the little pond was.
"Merry Christmas, Chris. I love you." I said and threw the gift I had actually had for him. It was a picture of us sitting by the pond.
"Merry Christmas" I whispered.