24th of December, 1964

Jude's POV

It was Christmas Eve's day. Finally! It was the early morning of this prominent day when I woke up this time earlier than Timothy, wearing my loud red pajamas, fitting in them, luckily. They were bought with my first salary as a waitress which was earned in the end of the previous week as a reward to my responsible and diligent work for the first days. 

As I rubbed my eyes, opting to not wake up "The Sleeping Beauty" Tim, I glanced at the clock that stood on the night table, displaying 5:30AM in the morning. It was high time for me to wake up during this time when I used to be a nun. What it amused me in ironic way was the fact that Timothy isn't awake yet. In fact, he usually wakes up between 6 and 7AM and sometimes mildly earlier than the usual which isn't a problem. Furthermore, I restrain myself from providing any kind of a sound. 

I wiggled carefully, leaving the bed, heading to the bathroom by cleaning myself, washing my hands, face and teeth. Afterwards I brushed my hair in front of the mirror's dressing table in the bedroom, descending stairs by going directly to the kitchen, sipping a glass of cool water, opening the refrigerator by taking the needed ingredients such as mere cheese, bread and some butter. I am planning to do some grilled sandwiches as a breakfast with hot chocolate.

A several minutes later...

Timothy's POV

I woke up, rubbing my eyes as quickly as possible, noticing that the bed was empty, rendering me to wonder where Judy was gone recently. As I hopped up into my slippers, going to the bathroom doing the daily stuff as always, hence, I remained still in my pajamas. 

As I got out of the bathroom, wandering around the 2nd floor I smelled something delicious, coming from the kitchen. My nostrils' couldn't resist its scent of something grilled, if I am not wrong, right? It is actually a grilled cheese. That is all what I can smell from far away. 

Then I rushed downstairs, having the huge impatience itself to discover what I am pending for breakfast except grilled cheese. As soon as I took my first steps inside the kitchen, I was greeted warmly by my crush Jude, her both hands touching the kitchen plot which was against the window. The light that was coming from the window, was gleaming as it was the moonlight, enlighting the rest of the room. What a sanctuary!

-Morning, dear!- I saluted her pleasantly, hugging each other.

-Morning, Tim! - She greeted me back by cupping my both soft cheeks with her small fragile palms, grinning like an angel, throughout kissing my lips normally by wrapping my both hands around her upper back, sliding from her upper back, slowly and gradually until its peak - the lower back. 

-*giggling nervously* How are you, Judy?- I asked her frankly. My heart was pulsating as swiftly as the speed of lighting, actually non stop. 

-I am super, thank you! How about you too, handsomer?- She attempted to flirt with me in shy, however, cute way with a little grin, revealing her still firm and gorgeous white teeth. It fascinates me the fact that she is almost near her 50s but possessing teeth of a young lady yet. She is so lucky! Like me!

-*cackling spontaneously with a daredevil smile* I am fantastic! Thanks! I haven't expected from you to wake up earlier than me...*gaping in intense way into her irresistable hazel eyes by raising an eyebrow* especially this morning! Right on Christmas Eve! 

-*shrugged* What am I supposed to do? *chuckling once again with her sweet grin* Just joking! I wanted to surprise you this time, Tim.

-I see! You made a grilled cheese for breakfast, right? 

-Grilled cheese sandwiches with hot chocolate, silly!- She teased me in friendly way, without offending me by bursting out laugh together.

-Alright! *taking seats against each other by smelling from closer the grilled cheese sandwich* Mmmm, it smells tasty! 

-It is more delicious once you try it. 

-Ahahahah!*laughing along* Very funny!* biting from the sandwich, chewing at moderate pace* You are obviously right! It is palatable, honestly. 

-Ha! I told you! *sipping from my hot chocolate, looking at my sandwiches* After the breakfast, we should begin to prepare the Christmas meals. - I alleged gravely whilst smiling.

-Oh God, that will take plenty of hours! - Tim gasped dissatisfied.

-At least, it will be worth especially for both of us to eat and enjoy such delicious and exoctic holiday food which we eat a few times in the year!- I kept on by disagreeing with Timothy.

-Well, that is the point of those remarkable holidays such Easter, Christmas, New Year and Thanksgiving.

-Mhm!

We continued with the breakfast until we have eaten everything, thus washing the empty but filthy dishes including porcelain cups. Whilst I was rubbing with the sponge the dirty plates and cups, primarily I had a ticklish feeling due to Tim's touch by wrapping his both powerful and muscular arms around my waist, holding me, accompanying me. The first time I felt awkward but loved, protected and pleasured in the same time. It sent directly shivers through my body of sweetness. My face burst into reddish hue, literally the whole face. 

If I need to be outright, I have never felt such affection and feelings from the opposite gender. Meanwhile, anticipating it from someone unlike Tim who is among the minority of the men or perhaps the only man who cordially does loves me secretly and cares about me, regardless the past. I don't know if he either secretly, evidently or definitely loves me, however, he shows undoubtedly signs of solicitude. 

-*cackling embarrassedly* Timothy! How sweet!- I called impulsively with a nervous laugh, wearing an insecure smile.

-I know, Judy! You deserve the entire world and love!- He murmured which was sheer heard by my ears, thanks to my preemient hearing. I could already imagine his facial expression right away. I bet he indeed smirks.

-Who? Me?- I asked puzzled, raising an eyebrow as I was near the edge to finish with one of the daily chores.

-Yes, I meant you!- Tim replied bravely like a knight who is fighting for justice and has already grabbed the lady of his heart's core. 

-Ha! I don't think I deserve it.- That was my last dish which I needed to wash and as soon as I have done it, Tim spun me in a few seconds like he spun the lucky wheel, standing against him, facing each other's faces, lifting with his both fingers my chin, piercing each other's looks, staring right at my soul with his passionate chocolate eyes with a broad and intelligent smile.

-Judy! What are you even saying? Of course, you deserve it! No man hasn't delivered the whole world and love to you because they have underestimated and seen you as a pretty woman only. But they haven't seen you in your entire light, spotting your inner beauty instead of judging you by its book cover. Do you hear me?- His both hands cupped my both cheeks in tender way, sensing his fingertips touching my smooth skin. I was ultimately speechless. 

To be continued...