You and Simon had married at age eighteen, 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 one week away now. the tree had been up since early November and your entire house smelt like gingerbread candles , even the dog had a Christmas sweater.

All the presents were hidden away ready to be put out on Christmas Day. Underneath the tray still lay a few presents for and from other people.

Simon had gone all out, but Simon wanted Christmas to be amazing for your baby … and his wife, you.