~ ENGAGED! And we have time together to actually celebrate it! Dominic.

{Sunlight sparkles off of the diamond sitting atop my left head. It lazily rests on the steering wheel as I speed down the highway in the ~

~ California sunshine. In the trunk, my suitcase is stuffed to the brim. It's more than I need for this getaway with Dominic., but ~

~ a girl's gotta be prepared. A smile plays across my lips as I picture the week of fun and sun at a private resort with Dominic.. ~

~ This trip is overdue. As I come up on the exit that leads to Dominic.'s place, I ease my foot onto the brake and signal as I ~

~ guide the car onto the off ramp. The anticipation builds as I slowly weave my way through the congested streets. Once I'm on Dom's, I ~

~ begin to drum my fingers on the steering wheel. Pulling into Dominic.'s driveway, I stop at the garage door and honk the horn.}

I'm on it! x.com/herfauxsherwoo…

{Snow doesn't exist in Los Angeles. It's one of the sad realities of life. But that doesn't stop me from going all out ~ Dominic.

~ out for Christmas. This year I've been delayed, though. Dominic. is still away on a shoot and it wouldn't feel right to start ~

~ the holiday traditions without Dominic. by my side. Instead I'm curled up on the couch with only the light from the TV ~

~ illuminating the house. My phone is safely tucked in my curled palm in case Dominic. gets a free moment to call, but my ~

~ attention is held by Clark Griswald and his merry band of misfits. National Lampoon's is my favorite Christmas movie. ~ Dominic.

~ I watch it way too much every year. This year is no different. I just wish that Dominic. could be here, too.}

{The sound of the doorbell frees me of my stupor on the sofa. Tossing the blanket across the back, I stand up and pad ~ Dominic.

~ from living room to the entry with only the TV lighting my way. Knowing better than to just open the door, I push up ~ Dominic.

~ on my tippy-toes and align my eye with the peephole. The sight of Dominic. standing on my doorstep seems like a dream. I blink. ~

~ Dominic. is still there. A childish squeal of delight echoes in the entryway. I fumble with the deadbolt before it finally ~

~ slides. I launch myself into Dominic.. My legs lock at his waist and the jolt threatens to undo my messy bun. A grin displaying ~

~ pure happiness lights up my entire face as I drink in the sight of Dominic.'s face and his smell.} Is this real?!