Just saying it feels so weird to be writing about Christmas now especially as I'm writing this watching Wimbledon :D...

Rachel had been up all night, she had prepared the extra present, put the presents under the tree, and put a small stocking at the em of Alicia's bed, all in all she was knackered but she knew it'd be worth it tomorrow. At 4am she finally got to bed

Alicia woke up at 9, she had had one of the best nights sleep in a while. It was then she noticed the small stocking at the foot of her bed, she grinned from ear to ear, she had heard about the stockings her friends had received and excitement rushed through her

Before she looked inside the stoking, she opened the card that was delicately placed upon it

Alicia, this is your mum's old stocking, my elves have been naughty and hid it from me for the past 16 years. I haven't stopped thinking about you every year though. I'm sure you'll have a brilliant day after you've opened these presents, go and see your mum. Merry Christmas, Santa

Alicia laughed at the letter, she knew her mum was going to make this day special for her.

The three presents were wrapped in purple tissue paper with pink ribbons tying it together. The first was a beautiful copy of the book Snow White.

Her mum must have remembered that this used to be her favourite fairy tale, Alicia always longed for Rachel to read it to her - she never did.

The next present was a sketch book, Alicia had been getting good marks in her art lessons, and her mum had always been saying she should practice at home

The last present was gorgeous, it was a silver ring with an emerald fitted into the middle. The tag that came with the ring said 'to those born in the summer month of May, their birthstone is an emerald which signals they will will always be loved'
Alicia realised she was finally surround by her mother's love, a feeling she had longed for for so long

She ran into her mums room

'MERRY CHRISTMAS MUM'

Rachel woke, smiling at her daughter's excitement

'Did Santa get you anything then lovely girl?'

Alicia Said in mock surprise 'you didn't know? He came in the house last night!'

They both laughed, Rachel admired Alicia's ring pretending she'd never seen it before, they then both went downstairs.

Alicia stood in awe just outside the lounge, there were so many presents under the tree. She had never felt so spoilt in her whole life, she turned to look at her mum

Rachel laughed 'yes darling there all for you'

The next hour Alicia spent opening her presents, each one had was well thought through and Alicia couldn't stop smiling

'Ok mum I've got you two presents but there not that great - so I think maybe you should think about upping my allowance'

Rachel laughed 'we'll see' she said with a glint in her eye

The first present was a massive photo frame, the big picture in the middle was a picture of both of them, and then the small one round it were pictures of Alicia growing up

'Alicia it's perfect, truly perfect.'

'Well you know I thought this place needs brightening up and what better way to do it than put me on the wall' Alicia joked

Rachel then opened the next present, it was a handmade bracelet made by Alicia with beads that spelt 'MUM'

'Oh Alicia it's beautiful come here and give us a hug'

It was beginning to look like a perfect mason Christmas, the past Christmases they spent alone, now just faint memories

'Right Alicia I have one more present for you, I want you to open it in here when I'm preparing the Turkey'

Rachel passed her a brown envelope and then hurried off to the kitchen

Alicia was confused she had no idea what this could be. She emptied out what was inside, and a load of letters came fell out. It took a long time for Alicia to read them, as her eyes kept tearing up. After she had finished she just sat there in shock.
The letters were written by her mother last night, they were replies to the letters Alicia had written

'Alicia I'm so proud of you an A in science - that's fantastic, I was never any good at science I just stuck with English.'

'Im sure parents evening was a success as you are a very bright child, and I'm proud to call you my daughter'

'You are indeed a princess, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise'

All letters were signed with 'lots of love my darling girl, mummy xxxx'

The letters answered questions Alicia had asked all her childhood on how her mother would react to certain situations and what she would say to her, the letters almost brought a sense of closure to the girl and comforted Alicia

Rachel was preparing the sprouts when she felt her daughters arms around her

'Thank you mummy, I love you'

Rachel was touched by these words, and hugged her daughter tightly they stayed there for a few moments

'Go on, put your presents away, and then come help me with the dinner'

The rest of the day passed, and both enjoyed their company, the afternoon consisted of them watching a festive film and eating chocolates on the tree

Night time fell, and it was time for Alicia to go to bed. Rachel went to tuck her in.

'Thanks for today Mum, I don't think I'll ever forget it'

'Dot mention it, thank you for making today special for me too. Now get a goods night sleep, Aunty Mel and Philip are coming over tomorrow and you might even meet my mum and dad!'

'You don't talk about them much, are they nice?'

'We've never seen eye to eye, but tomorrow they meet their granddaughter so I don't know how they'd not be happy'

Rachel bent down to kiss Alicia on the forehead, then the doorbell rang

'Bloody carol singers, what the hell do they want at this time of night? I'll godown and give them some money and I'll see you in the morning, night night lovely girl'

'Night mum'

Rachel went downstairs a bit annoyed at whoever was at the door, on Christmas Day at this time of night. She opened the door, and the sight made her lose her breath.

'Merry Christmas Rach!'

Rachel was lost for words but she finally got a grip of herself

'Eddie...?'

Dun dun dunnnnn how will Rachel react?

(I've always been a reddie fan, they were the perfect couple)

Please review :) xxxx