You and Simon had married at age eighteen with the intentions of having a big happy family one day, and by twenty you gave birth to your baby girl— Malaya. Now at three she is a smart chatter box. It was a happy relationship, both you and Simon got on well and managed to avoid petty agreements.

Christmas time was getting closer, only two weeks away now. You and Simon had yet to buy any presents. Nonsense the tree had been up since early November and your entire house smelt like gingerbread candles , even the dog had a Christmas sweater.

Malaya was staying with your mother for the day as you and Simon wonder around many shops , wearing Christmas sweaters, searching for presents. Christmas music and decorations everywhere.

Like most three year olds Malaya went through phases, so you wanted to also buy some things that would hold their novelty.