Skye's POV

Jaxtyn is sitting on the Santa chair as a nine month old girl is placed in his arms. He looks at her and a smile spreads across his face. "You're a cutie aren't you?"

She smiles at him at first and then her face turns a little white.

I think she's going to puke.

Moving towards them I'm about to grab the girl when she throws up on Jaxtyn. The camera flashes at that moment too. I throw my head back and laugh. "Can you send me a copy of that? It would be a great memory for the wall in this place."

The mother takes a step forward and takes her child from Jaxtyn. Her face is red with embarrassment. "I'm so, so, sorry."

Jaxtyn stands up. "Its okay, Miss. I've had so many close calls when it comes to kids. This is the first thing that's happened to me. At least she didn't sh..." I slap the back of his head before he can continue. "Get changed, Jaxtyn. The kids can wait."

He salutes me. "Yes, Madame." Walking away I watch him go through the hall towards the men's change room.

Turning towards the crowd I say. "Santa will be right back. He's just had to change his outfit."

The mother of the nine month is standing next to me and she says. "What can I do to make up for that?"

"Nothing," the girl grabs my finger. "He knows it was an accident and that it couldn't be helped that she was sick. Don't feel too bad about it."

"Thank you." She places her daughter in the pram and leaves the country club.

Walking over to Heather I stand next to her. "I'm going to grab something to drink. Do you want anything?"

"Sure, can you get me a bottle of water and a chocolate glazed donut? Tell Jerome it's for me. He know how I like my donut."

"Okay," I walk away from the crowd and towards the shop. When I get there a guy is standing behind the counter and a smile spreads across his face as he sees me. "Hey, are you working with Heather today?"

He has short cropped brown hair, blue eyes, muscles that can be seen through his shirt, tanned skin and he has a surfer look to him.

I nod. "Yeah, she wants her usual."

He places a box on the table. "I made extra today because I knew she was working with the president's Granddaughter and I want to make a good impression on her."

Laughing I say. "You have. I'm the Granddaughter. Can I also get three bottles of water too?"

Jerome grabs the bottles from the fridge and places it in front of me. "This is on me. Have a great day."

Taking everything I begin to walk away. "Thanks, Jerome. It was nice meeting you." I push through the door and head back to the crowded hall where everyone is waiting to see Santa. When I get back there I see Heather sitting on the chair with Jaxtyn. Who's laughing at something she said.

No one has been sitting there except for me. Now, she's taking over my spot with Jaxtyn.

Putting the donuts and water on the chair I walk away. Heading in the direction of Grandpa's office. I knock on the door and wait for him to tell me to enter. "Come in, Skye." Opening the door I step into the office. "It's harmless what's going on between them. A kid just asked for an elf to join in for the photo."

"Show me the video, please." He rewinds the footage and I watch it play out on the screen. It's innocent like Grandpa said.

I just can't help being jealous that another girl was close to him and they looked like they were having a good time without me.

Ding,

Looking at my phone I see a message from Jaxtyn. I open it up and read it. 

Jaxtyn: Where are you? Heather told me you went to get drinks and I found three bottles and a packet of donuts on a chair.

Me: I'm with Grandpa.

Jaxtyn: Y

Me: Because it looked like you were enjoying her company.

Jaxtyn: The only person's company I enjoy is yours. Come back now. I'm sure there's more kids that going to want to sit with Santa and the elf.

Me: I'll be right down.

Grandpa smiles at me. "That boy is good for you, Skye. Just believe in yourself and him more."

"Thanks, Grandpa. I'll see you tonight." I walk out of the office and down to where the Santa photos are getting taken.

Heather looks over at me and says. "Is everything okay?"

"Yep, just had to go to the rest room. I move to the front of the queue and let more kids go and see Santa."

A little boy around the age of five tugs at my hand I kneel at his level. "Yes,"

"Can you stay with me? I'm scared of Santa." His mother walks over and tells me that it's fine with her that he stays with me. Holding his hand we walk over to Jaxtyn.

"Merry Christmas," Jaxtyn says, making his voice deeper. "What can I get you this Christmas?"

The boy hides behind my legs, "Um," he starts shaking and I pick him, placing him on my hips I say. "You can tell him what you want."

I move slightly forward as the boy tells Jaxtyn what he wants. When I reach the seat I put him between us.

The photographer takes the picture of us three and the boy jumps off the chair with candy in his small hands. "Mommy, I got candy." He screams.

His mother laughs and then she mouths. "Thanks," I nod, letting her know I got what she said.

Jaxtyn looks at me with what looks like aw in his eyes. "You're going to be a perfect Mom when the time comes. You've been amazing with all the kids that have come through here."

I throw my head back and laugh. "So, have you. You were a good sport when that nine month old threw up on you."

After the last photo is taken my stomach rumbles and I look at Jaxtyn. "Let's get out of here for the day. I'm hungry."

"Yeah, I am too. So, where do you want to eat?"

"I want to sit outside and enjoy the sun while it's out. Can we stop by somewhere and get a hot chocolate too?"

"Whatever you want to do, we'll do it." He kisses my cheek.

Jaxtyn and I head out the country club hand in hand. Just as we get to the car I see Dad step out of his with Aunt Mariana and another woman. He's laughing at something the other woman said. Looking up his eyes land on me and he walks over. "Hey, Skye. How are you?"

"I'm good. Who's that woman?"

Aunt Mariana steps forward. "I want to introduce you to my best friend, Skye. Alana, this is my niece, Skye."

The woman holds her hand out to me and says. "It's nice to meet you." she gives me a genuine smile. Taking her hand I say. "Same to you."