Chapter sixty: Christmas Gift

Chapter sixty: Christmas Gift

Jessica

It was the week of Christmas, Jeffrey and I were busy decorating his mansion. He had so many Christmas decorations but he said he hasn't done it in a while because there was no one to help him put it around the house. He has so much tinsel, twinkling lights galore, tons of little snowmen and an enormous Christmas tree.

I replaced his regular creamed coloured throw pillows on the couch with some white pillows with glitter snowflakes as he was busy wrapping the tinsel and lights on the railings of the stairs. We decided to wait until after lunch to set up the tree and decorate it since it would take a fair amount of time given how big it is.

As he walked into the living room to retrieve some more decor, I decided to go make myself some coffee to wake myself up a little more. I offered some to him but he declined and said he would have some tea after he was done.

I walked into the kitchen to make my coffee but suddenly I heard him buzzing behind me and I turned around to see his phone laying on the counter. I didn't want to snoop but gosh, I was too nosy. I checked to make sure he couldn't see me before I leaned over and looked at the text and it was from Avery.

'Hi, I am in Marseille today to visit some relatives. So I figured, I would stop by and say hi while I am still here. Are you free any time in the afternoon today?'

I rolled my eyes, I could feel the jealousy rising in me as I poured my coffee into the mug. I almost wanted to swipe the message away and hope he doesn't see it in time so it would be too late to make any plans but I don't want to be that person. I grabbed his phone and walked into the living room, seeing him putting stockings up on the fireplace.

There were two of the stockings, one white one with a red J embroidered into the furry and then another red stocking was hung next to it, a white J embroidered on it as well. I smiled as he turned around and he smiled back.

"My mother made mine so I asked her to make one for you." His hands behind his back.

I bit my lips, set my coffee mug down on the side table and walked over to him, standing on my tip-toes to kiss his cheek.

"I love it, thank you."

"You are welcome, Princess." He kissed me and then looked down at my hand.

"Why do you have my phone?"

"Oh, um, you left in the kitchen. Apparently, someone is trying to get a hold of you."

I handed his phone to him, he looked at the message and rolled his lips between his teeth and scrunched his eyebrows before swiping the message away and stuffing his phone into his pocket.

"You are not going to reply?" I furrowed, he rolled his eyes with a smirk as he wrapped his arms around me.

"All I wanted to do today is spend time with my baby girl."

I felt my heart flutter and smiled into his chest, wrapping my arms around his toned torso as well.

We put up the Christmas tree afterwards as we completed the decorations. I plop myself down on the couch, thinking about how I would be getting him a gift. What the hell should I even get him that he doesn't already have.

While he was in the kitchen making some food, I looked around the living room for any sort of inspiration. I still had money left from the modeling job so I wasn't too worried about splurging but I knew if I spent a ton of money on him, he would spank me next week. Not that I would be complaining.

Maybe a new watch? I knew there was a Rolex store somewhere here, I wished Rose or Angelie was here so I could sneak off and go shopping with them. But they weren't going to be in Paris for another month or so.

It also made me wonder what he got me for Christmas but then again, he has already bought me so much. Maybe I will get him some new boots as he loves them, or a ring? Or maybe a necklace? He is a man with a love for accessories, it was eating me away trying to decide what would be best for him.

Besides, spending my money on him wouldn't be so bad. I have money now and I know I will get more after the next couple of modeling jobs next year. I would have more money so I shouldn't be worrying about it.

I could hear his phone ringing a few minutes later and as soon as he picked up the call, all I could really make out was something about work and scheduling. His conversation went on for some minutes before he hung up and walked into the living room with two bowls of mac and cheese.

"This is the elaborate meal you had insisted on making?" I giggled as I took the bowl from him. He shrugged with a sheepish grin.

"I realized that I didn't have as much food stuff as I expected so this will have to suffice."

"I appreciate it." I smiled.

"So, who was on the phone?" He sighed through his nose.

"My vice president called to let me know that there were some issues arising in the office and it needed to be handled before Christmas. So I will be going there tomorrow morning and sorting some things out. Are you okay being alone? Luke is also here if you would like to go out and explore more of the city as well." I nodded.

I felt extremely relieved that I could utilize my time tomorrow to get him a Christmas gift. Maybe Luke knew what he would like, he spends nearly all of his time with Jeffrey.

"Yes, I will be fine. You handle work and I will be right here when you get home."

"Are you sure?" He leaned forward and placed a hand on my thigh.

"I mean, you can come with me if you don't want to be alone….."

"Jeffrey?" I chuckled.

"I will be fine, don't worry. I will have Luke take me into the city and I will find some things to do." He sighed and rubbed my thigh with his thumb.

"Just feeling bad leaving you alone when I should be spending time with you."

"It is only a day, Jeffrey. Just one day, right?" He nodded.

"Don't worry, I will be okay."

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I felt his lips on my forehead around five o'clock in the morning, I moaned at the feeling of his touch on my skin.

"Go back to sleep, Pumpkin."

I heard him whisper and I felt him brush my messy hair away from my face. I let out a heavy breath through my nose, as I heard him shuffle into the bathroom. I went back to sleep so I didn't hear him leave.

When I woke up again, it was almost ten and it was very quiet in this big empty mansion. I stepped out of the room, gazing over the landing at the twinkling lights scattering the first floor.

I went downstairs to make myself some breakfast, seeing a sticky note on the fridge with a message scrawled in Jeffrey's writing.

'Good morning, Princess. Go to Oriental Restaurant for lunch, tell them that you are picking up a meal under Craig. I will let them know you are coming.'

I smiled and quickly made my breakfast so I could shower and go to the place. I heard that Oriental was extremely expensive so I wanted to look my best when I arrived there. If Jeffrey is going to tell them that I would be coming, I had to dress to impress.

As I was wandering into the bedroom to see what I could wear, the thought of stopping by his workplace crossed my mind but I didn't know what floor he was on or if he was extremely busy at the moment. I wondered if he has a room here that is full of his design like he does at the office back in Katagum. His house was huge and I am sure he has a design room in this mansion as well.

I left the bedroom and went downstairs gazing around for any signs of an off or a storage room of any sort. Surely he did here if he has a couple designs stashed at his apartment in Katagum as well.

I felt bad for snooping around his house while he was away but all I really wanted was a nice coat to wear that didn't make me look like a college student on a budget.

I opened a door behind the stairs to reveal another set of stairs leading to the basement. This was really freaking me out for sure, I turned on the light and headed down anyway, hoping that the entire basement would just be a design space.