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I like to write story's--short, fictional, but full of hope vrolijk

You met Sasha, right?, asked Elena. Marina looked up and tried to look as casual as possible. Sasha, she answered? Yes, I think I met him, like last summer. Okay, Elena said. He is coming here with Christmas. He will sleep in the playroom off course but he will be here on Christmas morning for the presents. Oh, that is fun, said Marina. Her mind made some turns very fast. Sasha, coming back? If she remembered it right, there was something between them. She smiled when she thought back about that summer afternoon. She came back from her work and had already eaten. The family was still outside and they had a guest; Sasha. Marina remembered how she felt when they first met. He was so cute, that she couldn't get her eyes of him. When the kids went to bed, they enjoyed the silence of the garden and Marina felt the butterflies in her belly. She didn't want to say anything that could disturb the silence. But, Sasha started to talk. So, why are you here? Marina smiled, everyone was asking that. She explained that she was working at all kind of companies. I am just enjoying Vancouver as much as possible she said. Oh, I can see that, he said, I am from Toronto and it is beautiful there too, but Vancouver has his own beauty. She looked up and saw that he was looking at her. She felt uncomfortable and looked into the garden. Just like you, he said. Marina felt the blush and was happy that she looked into the garden and not at him. Hmm, she said, that is a discussion worth. After that there was silence until Elena and Eddie came back from putting the children in bed.

When is he coming, Marina asked? He will be here on the 24th and will go back to Toronto on Boxing day, Elena answered. Okay, that is fun, said Marina, I am going to my room, see you later. When Marina sat down on her bed, she noticed that she was smiling. She enjoyed the moment and thought about Sasha. He never really had left her mind. He was always there, not to mention the fact that there are more Sasha's on the world than you can image. She had seen his name everywhere; in books, in the newspaper, on television, as writers. She looked at her diary, it was the 20th today, so he would be here in 4 days. She shakes her head. There is a lot of things to do before that date, and she didn't want to make herself crazy.

But off course that didn't work out well. It was manageable during the day, Marina was busy with work, and activities but Sasha was there in the evening, when she lay in bed and couldn't fall in sleep. She told herself that it was nothing, he probably already forgot about her. He was too busy to even think about her, that silly girl that worked in and enjoyed Vancouver. But that was a quiet voice, the louder voice told her that he came back especially for her and that he wanted to get to know her better. He had called her 'beauty' right? Marina was working the next 3 days and was happy when she was taking the skytrain home to celebrate Christmas evening..and okay..to see Sasha.

It was cold outside and she told herself that she really needed to buy new shoes. And also new gloves, she mentioned to herself. She was looking to the pavement because the wind was so cold. Hi beauty, she heard Sasha saying. She looked up and there was he, Sasha. Hi, she said with a smile, how are you doing? I am okay, how are you, he asked her. I am doing great she said from the bottom of her heart. Lets go inside, urged Sasha, it is too cold to be outside. The door was still open and Marina felt better as soon as she was inside. Eddie en Elena were busy with the kids but the kids focused there attention very quickly into Sasha. Marina took of her jacket and went to her room. She still was blushing. He had called her again a beauty. She felt happy inside, he hadn't forgotten about that.
She checked her watch, it was 430pm, too early for dinner and too late for lunch. She also wasn't sure if she wanted to go to the room where Sasha was too, she felt scared or even a little bit of panic.

Kevin and Molly, the kids in the household, were running towards her room, Marina could hear them. She had her door closed and after a polite knock, the door swung open. She smiled at the kids. Dinner is ready, they yelled and gone were they. Marina got off her bed and checked herself in the mirror. She was not very satisfied but it had to do. She for sure couldn't see a beauty in herself. She went to the living room and saw that the table was already set. She talked a little bit with Elena and also Kim was there. Kim was also living temporarily in the house. Marina was the last one to the table and was sitting on the opposite site of Sasha. She swear a little bit inside but managed to put a smile on. The kids started the grace for the food and then everyone started to eat. The food was delicious and Marina relaxed a little bit. The kids went of the table after dinner and there was a lot of talking. Marina was too scared to look at Sasha and focused her attention on Elena and Kim. When there was a little bit of silence, Sasha cleared his throat. And what have you been doing the last 5 months, Marina. She felt how she was blushing but forced her self to look at him. Well, she said, all kind of things. I worked at the box office when you were here last time, I did some day jobs, and I had a 10 week contract on a school. I did there some secretary tasks. It was fun. And I am working in the retail right now, which is okay. She looked at him directly and saw some twinkle in his eyes. He was flirting with her, she thought. She looked towards Kim and asked her: did you already called your parents?, I am calling them tomorrow. Kim smiled and said: I will call them tomorrow afternoon, but Christmas is not such a big holiday in Japan. Marina totally didn't pay attention to the answer because Sasha was searching contact with her by using his feet. She answered it a bit and was relieved when Elena called the kids to have dessert. She looked at Eddie and Kim, but they didn't seem to notice what was going on between her and Sasha. To relief of Marina, they finished dessert pretty quickly. Sasha kept making contact with her by his feet. She was so warm and confused that she wasn't able to think straight. They cleaned of the table and everyone moved to the living room. There was a Christmas carol on television and the kids enjoyed the movie. Sasha was sitting on the couch and Marina sat as far away from him as possible. She tried to focus on the movie but her brain was working over time. Why can't I just answer his desire? Do we have to keep it a secret? It is not a big deal right? But she also had to confess to herself that it wouldn't work probably. She was her for another month or 2 and then she would go back to her home country and he had his life in Toronto. Does anyone want to have a tea, Elena called from the kitchen? Oh, said Marina, I would like that, thank you. Eddie and Sasha answered also that they would like to have one. Marina stood up to help Elena and walked towards the kitchen. When she walked underneath the door post, Kevin screamed out: You are under the mistletoe, someone has to kiss you! And before Marina could respond was Sasha in front of her. She looked at him and smiled shy. She tried to look him in the eyes but her instinct brought her eyes down again. He was holding her face and pushed it up a little bit. He looked at her and smiled. Then he bough his face and kissed her on the mouth. It was a little soft kiss and didn't took long but for Marina it felt like forever. Her body responded and she kissed back. Elena walked into the living room and saw it happen. She opened her mouth to tell the tea was there but said instead: Okay...both of you are really into the Christmas spirit, ha. Marina tried to act as normal as possible and took over 2 teacups. Yep, she said. She gave a cup of tea to Eddie. She found her spot again and took a sip of her tea. She couldn't think clearly right now. She looked at Sasha. He was still standing there with a smile on his face. She focused again on the movie on television and tried to calm down a little bit. Eddie and Elena were looking from Sasha to Marina and back, but both didn't recalled out loud what happened.

Later that evening, while Eddie and Elena were putting the kids to bed they talked about it. Well, now I know why Sasha wanted to come after all, said Elena with a smile. Eddie smiled to and said: who knew that this was happening. He always asked about Marina and Kim but I didn't expected this. I am wondering what they are doing right now, he said. Well, Elena said, I have a book I want to read, so why don't I start with that one tonight, lying on my bed? Oh, yes, said Eddie, I have a proposal to review, I can do that also upstairs. They both smiled and went to there bedroom.

Sasha and Marina were looking at each other and smiled. Oh, my God, said Sasha. Do you now how often I wished that I had kissed you the first day I met you? How often I was thinking about you? How I had dreams about you? How much I wanted to hear you voice again? How impressed I was by you, and still am; being here in Canada without family and doing everything by yourself. How often I repeated your answer: that is a discussion worth. He slowly came up out his chair and walked towards Marina. Marina felt complete fear, and was not able to move. Sasha was on his knees, right in front of her. I would like to take that discussion, Marina. Because I think that you have great eyes and a beautiful smile. Never loose that one, never. Marina opened her mouth to tell him she wasn't planning in doing so but Sasha kissed her. Marina answered the kiss and felt warm inside. She started to cry and Sasha was holding her. Oh girl, why are you crying? She shacked her head and whispered: I don't know. But she did know. She cried because her wish was coming true. She was kissed by Sasha. She kissed Sasha and was happy with herself. After a while she mumbled: what does take so long to put the kids in bed? Oh, said Sasha, I think they noticed something and wanted to give us some private time. Oh, said Marina dramatically, how nice. They were both laughing.