Mandy giggled. "Perhaps not. Three huh?"
"Indeed, but I really didn't call you to talk about my sister's children."
And with that the mood changed from playful, to flirting. Mandy felt helpless to end it before it had started. "What did you call me to talk about then?"
"To make sure you were excited about seeing me in a few days."
Mandy hesitated. She considered her words carefully. "I am looking forward to it." Possibly more than she should. Only for the conclusion of their relationship, of course. At least she could keep telling herself that.
There was a rush of air into her ear as if he'd been holding his breath. "Good, me too."
God, I wish I was spending Christmas with you. Mandy blinked. Neither of them had actually said anything, but she could have swore she heard the wish from him.
Time to hang up, quick. "Well, thank you again for the presents." Mandy lowered her head, she didn't want to say goodbye, but she couldn't think of anything else to say.
"Your welcome. Enjoy your Christmas with your son and friends. And your parents."
Mandy smiled, he seemed as confused as she felt, reiterating the same points. "Thanks. Say hi to everyone for me. If you want to. I'll see you next week."
"Indeed. Take care."
Mandy dragged the phone away from her ear and pressed the end button. Colton was staring at her and she clapped her hands together, trying to erase the sentimental feelings welling up inside her. "Let's get ready for Christmas dinner shall we?" She forced a smile onto her face and excitement for the special day. But her real special day, her real Christmas present wasn't coming for another week. Kip Turner back in her life.