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Revenge Christmas
Flying high
Recklessly, Shannon went driving down the icy country road at a high rate of speed. She was not late for an appointment, in fact she was not in a hurry to get anywhere. She merely wanted to experience some exhilaration.
The holidays had been depressing for her, especially the time spent with family. They were all like complete strangers to her. She could not even remotely relate to any of them. It was like punishment being with them. What could she have done in a past-life to deserve such punishment?
The worst part of the holidays, though, was the fact that her boyfriend dumped her the day before Christmas Eve. He said he needed his space. Seriously? He could not even come up with something original. He had to use that old tired line.
Shannon did not care for a single Christmas present that she received. It proved that no one really knew her. She was just another name on their shopping lists.
She, on the other hand, was an expert Christmas shopper. She always got the most perfect Christmas presents for everyone. She put a great deal of thought into it and she usually started her Christmas shopping in July.
The most perfect and expensive gift she bought this year was for her boyfriend. It sat on the car seat next to her. He sure as hell was not going to get it now.
