Page 69 of Christmas off Script
No, you’re not! You’ve got a great job, and you’ve got Leo and his family.
She rubbed her forehead, trying to remove all the negative thoughts swirling around like rubbish caught in the wind.
Oliver didn’t evenlikeChristmas. And can you imagine having his folks as in-laws for the rest of your life?
Her ex had never seen the point of getting a Christmas tree. Too much fuss and bother for such a short amount of time, then pine needles stuck in the carpet for the next twelve months. So Leo always helped her choose a tree for their house and decorated it with her.
Leo: You still there?
Ella: Yeah, sorry
Leo: AN ELF JUST DIED!!!
Ella: I apologise
Leo: AND ANOTHER!
Ella: I didn’t say the S word!
Leo: It was the same sentiment. Elves are sensitive and fragile creatures
Leo: Just like me
Leo: Come on then, which tree do you like the best?
Ella: Any of them. I trust you
Leo: And that’s why you’re my BFFFFFFF
Ella: How are you getting it back to yours?
Leo: Roof of Estelle’s Defender. What time do you think you’ll be back to decorate it? And don’t you still have to get to town to buy a dress?
Ella: I’ve run out of time to do both. The tree will have to wait until tomorrow night at the earliest, but I’ve also got to prep for school next week. Dammit!
Leo: I know this is unorthodox, and quite frankly against protocol, but if you tell me which box has the decorations in, I could do the tree whilst you head to Bath?
Leo: And if you think I’ve done a crappy job, we can find some time next week to redo it?
Ella bit the inside of her cheek to stop a sob escaping. The last two weeks of the school term were always the most hectic, and the one before the Christmas break was especially so with scene painting and costume sewing for the panto, as well as revising for the Christmas quiz.
Leo: Princess?
Ella: Honestly, that would be amazing. I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed at the moment xxx
Leo: No worries. Your prince is here to save the day!
Ella: Just let me know how much the tree is and I’ll send you the money
Leo: Which box are the decorations in?
Ella: The one with XMAS DECS on the side. But I don’t think the lights will be enough for a tree taller than seven foot
Ella: And don’t forget to tell me how much it is!
Leo: Got to go. A man just tried to take one of my carefully curated trees X
Ella: See you later xxx
