Part 3: Chapter 7
December 24
Lily and Karen were sitting at the kitchen table in their rented cabin eating breakfast.
"Tomorrow's Christmas," Karen said.
"I can't wait," Lily said.
"So have you seen that Avon guy anymore?" Karen asked.
"His name is Aaron," Lily said. "No, I haven't seen him since we rode that motorcycle."
"He seems like a nice kid," Karen said.
"I barely even know him," Lily said.
"Now if this were a 'Hallmark' movie, you'd be thinking he's the one by now," Karen said.
"All I know about him so far is that he's from New Hampshire, rides a motorcycle, and his name is Aaron," Lily said. "All he knows about me is that my name is Lily and when I get nervous, I mix up people's names. He doesn't know my last name and I don't know his."
"Maybe you should give him a chance," Karen said.
At that moment, there was a knock on the door.
"I wonder who that could be," Karen said.
"Did you invite him over?" Lily asked.
"Maybe," Karen said.
"Mother!" Lily moaned.
"Don't keep him waiting," Karen said.
Lily got up and opened the door. Aaron was standing there in his leather jacket smiling.
"5 days and no phone call?" Aaron asked.
Lily walked outside onto the porch and closed the door.
"Why are you so obsessed with me?" Lily asked.
"I like you," Aaron said.
"You don't even know me," Lily said. "I don't even know you."
"Okay," Aaron said. "Let's start over. My name is Aaron Donovan. No relation to the actor. I'm from Concord, New Hampshire. I'm allergic to potatoes and dairy. My mom and dad are both lawyers. My whole family loves motorcycles. My mom is 6 months pregnant with her second child. Your turn."
"My name is Lily Roe Scott," Lily said. "I share a birthday with my cousin Jamie. I was born in Tree Hill, North Carolina and I've traveled the world with my mom and my stepfather. I have no food allergies that I'm aware of. My half brother Lucas Scott is an author. Oh, and finally, I never knew my father."
"Why?" Aaron asked.
"He was murdered by my uncle before I was born," Lily replied.
"I'm so sorry," Aaron said.
"I've been told he was a wonderful man," Lily said. "Sometimes I dream of him and he tells me that he's alright and that he loves me."
"I have an uncle that I never knew," Aaron said. "He died 5 years before I was born. It was a hit and run."
"That's awful," Lily said.
"I have similar dreams," Aaron said.
At that moment, Lily and Aaron looked into each other's eyes and kissed. After they kissed, Lily snapped back into reality and slapped Aaron across the face.
"What the hell?" Aaron asked.
"How dare you kiss me?!" Lily screamed.
"You kissed back," Aaron said.
Lily stormed back inside and slammed the door. Aaron stood on the porch and stared at the door in confusion.
"Someday I'll understand you Lily Scott," Aaron said aloud.