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• Write a story, complete in itself.
• Check spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
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• The story should be up to 250 words.
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This is the picture prompt for today!!

Word count – 250 Words

Santa Exists

Ryan reached the school gate just as the kids came out. He saw little Ria come out with her friend, Sasha. Sasha’s mother scooped up Sasha and gave her a little kiss on the cheek. Ria watched the little scene unfold. Something familiarly sad tugged at Ryan’s heart. Ria was missing her mother more as she was growing up.

When Ria reached Ryan, he picked her up just like Sasha’s mother did and ruffled her mop of curly hair.

So what plans for the Christmas holidays, princess?

I have to write a long letter to Santa.

OK! And what do you have in mind?

It’s a secret, daddy. I can’t tell you.

As soon as they reached home, Ryan got busy. He had a few work calls to attend, while Ria sat down at the kitchen table to write a letter to Santa.

In the evening, she went to post the letter with her mammy.

Do you believe in Santa, darling? Mammy asked.

Of course and you will too when he grants me my wish.

On Christmas, Ria woke up earlier than usual. She went down to see if Santa had given her what she had asked.

She went to the kitchen hearing the clanking of pots and pans. Mammy would be making her pancakes. But it was not mammy.

“Mummy!! Santa has heard me!” Ria squealed in delight and hugged the woman.

Ryan signalled the new nanny. He didn’t want to break Ria’s heart. At least, not on Christmas.