I dipped my tea packet into the boiling water, watching the flavor spread. The children were finally asleep. They were so young and so energetic. It was a miracle my wife put them to sleep so they could open Christmas gifts tomorrow.

I stopped my movements when I felt a soft arm slide under my sweater.

“Hello to you too, my love.” I murmured.

I turned to face her, smiling down at her beautiful figure. I cupped her cheek.

I looked down at my watch. 12 am.

“Merry Christmas.”

I leaned down to kiss her slowly, my tongue dominating her mouth.