𝙏𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 | 𝙎𝘽

038.

Christmas morning arrived with a sense of calm and excitement in the air. Kayli stirred in bed, the familiar scent of breakfast wafting through the house.

She smiled, realizing that Trevon was already downstairs, probably whipping up something delicious in the kitchen. She stretched, feeling Saylor kick softly, as if even their baby girl was waking up to the holiday magic.

Before heading downstairs, Kayli decided to take her time getting ready for the day. She wanted everything to feel special—this was their first Christmas where everything seemed to be falling into place, and she wanted to look and feel her best.

After a quick shower, she wrapped herself in a soft towel and moved to the mirror to do her hair, taking her time to style it neatly, leaving soft curls falling over her shoulders.

Next, she slipped into the cream sweater dress she had picked out—a simple but elegant outfit that embraced her growing bump in just the right way.

She smiled at herself in the mirror, running a hand gently over her belly. Saylor would be here soon, and the thought filled her with warmth. This Christmas was not just about her and Trevon anymore—it was about the family they were building.

Once she was ready, Kayli headed downstairs, the sound of sizzling from the kitchen growing louder as she reached the bottom step. Trevon was already at work, standing at the stove, flipping pancakes with a focused look on his face. The smell of bacon and eggs filled the air, and Kayli couldn't help but smile as she watched him.

"Merry Christmas," she said softly, walking over to him.

Trevon turned around, grinning when he saw her. "Merry Christmas, baby," he said, leaning down to kiss her forehead. "You look beautiful."

Kayli blushed, running a hand over her dress. "Thanks. I wanted to make today special."

Trevon nodded, his eyes softening as he looked at her. "You always make everything special."

They stood there for a moment, enjoying the quietness of the morning. The rest of their family and friends wouldn't be arriving for a few more hours, so they had time to themselves to soak in the peace before the day got busy.

"Before everyone gets here, how 'bout we exchange gifts?" Trevon suggested, flipping the last pancake onto a plate.

Kayli grinned. "I was hoping you'd say that."

They moved to the living room, the Christmas tree twinkling softly in the corner. Kayli sat down on the couch, her eyes bright with excitement as Trevon handed her a small box wrapped neatly with a bow. "Ladies first," he said with a wink.

Kayli unwrapped the gift carefully, her fingers trembling slightly with anticipation. When she opened the box, she found a delicate silver bracelet inside, adorned with a charm in the shape of a tiny heart, with Saylor's name engraved on it. Her eyes welled up with emotion as she ran her finger over the charm.

"Trevon, this is beautiful," she whispered, looking up at him.

He smiled, sitting next to her. "I wanted you to have somethin' to remind you of Saylor, always close to you. Thought it'd be a good start to our family tradition."

Kayli leaned over and kissed him softly. "I love it. Thank you."

After a few moments of quiet, she stood up and retrieved Trevon's gift from under the tree. Her heart pounded a little as she handed him the small box, knowing he was going to love it.

"This is for you," she said, watching as he opened it.

Trevon's eyes widened when he saw the chain inside. It was simple but sleek, with the initials "K," "T," and "S" intertwined in a delicate script, just like Kayli had imagined. His face lit up as he pulled it from the box, running his thumb over the letters.