For Beth, For Christmas

Beth rushed to the front window when she heard a car outside. Snow fell in a hazy white mist from the gray sky. She pushed the blue and white curtain aside with her small, pale hand. Her green eyes searched the view of the window. There is was, a silver Chrysler came to a stop in front of her house.

“Mommy, Daddy’s here!” Beth cried excitedly.

Her mother came in from the kitchen and took her daughter’s many colored coat from its place on the wall. Beth’s mother helped her put her coat on and hurriedly Beth grabbed her overnight bag from the hall table. Her mother gave her a quick kiss as she headed out the door. “Bye, I love you!” her mother called after her.

“Love you too Mom,” Beth said opening the door. A horn honked as another car sped by, ignoring the slippery roads. Its tires spit snow onto the sides of the road, where the snow plows had pushed it.

“Have a great time,” her mother called as she pushed open the screen door.

“I will,” Beth called back. The door slammed shut. Snow frosted Beth’s hair when she descended the stairs of the porch and down the walk. The silver door opened and Beth slid into the passenger seat.

In the driver’s seat sat a reasonably handsome thirty-something year old man. He had

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Comments (4)

LianneGraziella
1 week ago

Thoroughly enjoyed reading this. I hope to read more of your stuff in the future!
jeff mantel
2 weeks ago

I hope you find the time to edit this Author Cari Lynn Vaughn, as others have said, as it is a nice story and would be all the better with a bit of a tidy. Have you any more stories to share?
Robert Tucker
2 months ago

Hi Author Cari Lynn Vaughn Just found a typo in the first paragraph: "There is was, a silver Chrysler came to a stop in front of her house." Also on page 4 "“Who the hell could that be?” her said". And again on page 6: “Sometimes I don’t she does.” Please proof read it as we'd like to consider this story for Staff Picks
Palak Bedi
2 months ago

This is a nice story, I liked how Beth was able to bring her family together, even for a day. There are a few grammar errors and typos, so I would recommend proof-reading the work. Also the language: Would her Mother use the term 'bastard' in front of Beth? Just something to think about. Well done! :)