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Christmas Morning
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He signed the papers and passed them to me. Wiping the tears from my eye I signed them and looked away only to hear the clock chime. 12:00 Am. I am now officially married on Christmas without the normal ‘I dos’ or the vows.
The irony of it all. I never imagined I would be wearing a sweater and jeans with a sling bag for my white wedding dress and the only people at my wedding is my ‘husband’ and myself. No priest. No family.
“Merry Christmas, Mrs. Dominic.” His raspy voice wished and I glared at him in return. My eyes went to the window and saw a white ball drop followed by another. Oh my god it is snowing just like I always wanted but not with the man I love.
I had to get out of here. As soon as possible. My flight didn’t leave yet, I had time. All I had to do was escape this man. “You made my job easier by packing your bags. Rick take her bags.” He looked at me while his
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