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Chapter 39: Christmas Fail

23rd December, 2015. 
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"Hunter you promised you'd fly in for Christmas!" I whine on the phone. "I know princess, I'm sorry" he softly replies. "Ugh, call me back when you're coming home" I groan face palming myself, and hanging up. Christmas by myself, check... 

I put on a Thrasher flame hoodie, black sweatpants, black Nike ankle socks, plus Nike slides and put my hair into two French braids. I put racks of money onto my credit card, and then left, locking the door and shoving the keys into my bra. Yes I know, but at least I ca-, shouldn't get mugged at least. 

When I got to the mall, I visited a whole heap of shops and bought quite a bit but spent under $500 on the card. I bought a McDonald's McChicken meal and sat down in a spot and silently started eating with my earbuds in. 

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@lmaoalexa: old pic 💥

@brandonrowland: Hunter wants you to call him back
@lmaoalexa: But I don't wanna call him @brandonrowland
@musershaderoomig: oOP 

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@hunterrowland: Can't wait for Australia/New Zealand! 🌸 Tix at teamrowlandtour.com !! 

@lmaoalexa: have fun

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I guess those "couple" photos, sitting by the fire wrapped in a fuzzy blanket drinking hot chocolate, and baking Christmas related cookies can wait until next year... If he's even around for next year's Christmas, or if we'll be a thing by then. 

Brando 😛💥
call hunter back goddammit. 

Alexa 😊 

no, i'm mad at both of you. 

Brando 😛💥y?

Alexa 😊 

you know why! Brando 😛💥

no i don't...

Alexa 😊

oh wow. forgot all about christmas day afternoon at my place? thanks. have fun on tour. 

Brando 😛💥
i'm sorry alexa... 

 Alexa 😊

save it brandon, tell your brother this; don't make promises you can't keep. but for the 2 of you, don't speak to me until you're about to land. then i'll come and pick y'all up...

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@lmaoalexa: everyone have a good christmas break! x 💕

@ashtonrowland: merry christmas, sorry we're missing it being on tour - hunter, brandon / merry christmas 😝 - ashto