KILLIAN

"I will be back by next tomorrow, babe."

I was going back home today being Christmas Eve and return by boxing day. I always made it a point of duty to go home every Christmas period even if it was the only time I saw my folks for the year.

This year was no exception.

"Don't miss me too much," I quickly added.

"Why will I? When I have Rio with me."

"Ouch," I placed my hand on my chest, pretending to be heart broken.

"Lemme walk you to the door."

"One more thing," I tossed the ...