A Special New Year’s Day


    Suddenly, I noticed a car parked outside the main door, and my heart skipped a beat. The soft night


    light.


    I


    in the room would show my silhouette, so I pulled the curtains and turned off the light.


    I leaned against the window, straining to hear any sounds from outside. My eyes grew teary, and I


    cursed


    myself for this disy of emotion. Wasn’t it better for us to stay in our own worlds?


    Only the faint sound of the car moving away could be heard, and a few tears escaped. I quickly pulled


    the curtains open and looked outside, but all I could see were the fading red tail lights disappearing


    from


    view. My heart tightened.


    to


    He left even though it waste. He did note in eagerly like he used to.


    I


    I slowly drew the curtains again and sat nkly on the bed. Eventually, I got under the covers and tried


    to


    sleep.


    It was already close to noon the next day when I woke up.


    I woke up close to noon the next day, feeling refreshed. After getting ready, I went downstairs for lunch.


    I


    considered visiting the office since there was much to take care of before the holiday, and I couldn’t


    leave everything to Ryan.


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    After getting ready, I went downstairs to let my mother know.


    They were nning to go to the market, and I teased, “You’re going to the market now? Is there a


    celebration tomorrow?”


    Beaming, my mother replied, “Your dad and I want to see what they’re selling. We’ll get a head start so


    we won’t be scramblingter. We can’t affordst–minute forgetfulness since more people will join us


    this year!”


    They both had broad smiles on their faces, showing that they were genuinely happy. I knew they were


    excited to prepare for this event.


    Outside, I noticed my car had been returned and appeared in good condition. This unexpected gesture


    touched my heart. They even reced the seat cushion. The car had a pleasant scent, probably from


    excess perfume, but I found it enjoyable.


    At the office, everyone was busy with preparations. Carol discussed the holiday duty schedule and


    financial reports with me. They showed that the early return of funds was enough to cover costs. I was


    pleasantly surprised,


    spent the entire afternoon without a break, only finishing when it was time to leave. Just as I was


    we decided to repay a portion of them first.


    I asked Ryan when he nned to bring his parents over. He smiled at me and asked, “Are you sure


    about


    having them join us?”


    “What kind of question is that? Do you think I’m joking? My parents are already shopping in


    preparation!” I teased, and Ryanughed heartily.


    “Then I''ll book their ne tickets.”


    “Since they’ll arrive on Sunday, make sure they’re well–rested!” Imanded him. “That’s all.”


    I was worried Ryan would procrastinate, so I immediately called Carol to book the tickets for Sunday.


    This New Year’s had a special significance, and I prayed that everything would go as nned.