a terrible case of mistaken identity

There was a small chuckle that escaped his lips. “Alright, alright I will do my best not to peak. Luckily you don’t know where yours is.” He teased lightly, although he did have it hidden in the house. “Yeah, I don’t mind at all. Also what time are we going to your mum’s on Christmas?” He had opted out of them going to his own parents for Christmas. Didn’t mean that Linda didn’t stop by his office. 

Imogen couldn’t help chuckling, pointing at him. “You will not peek, mister.” She teased, moving to sit down, sipping on the water she’d been drinking before. “Okay, great, thanks.” She supposed that meant she could get some more stuff done while he was grabbing them. Molly probably wanted to see him anyway. “Hmm, maybe about two o’clock? I think the dinner’s a little later but we can get there and the kids can have the rest of their presents and maybe we’ll get roped into some games and stuff.” She chuckled, looking over at him. “Has your mum called or anything?” She wondered, knowing Linda didn’t often give up easy.

“Alright, well I can wrap them.” He chuckled a little bit, looking over at her for a moment. “That I can accept perfectly, you impulsive shopper you.” He teased lightly. “Who are they for?” Taking another drink, he stopped for a moment and stood up bringing the coffee onto the island. “I can always grab them if you want.”

Imogen laughed softly at his teasing, moving to put the presents down. “Well, this one’s for you, so no peeking.” She laughed, grabbing the bag and running to hide it in the hall cupboard before walking back in. “The rest are for the kids...” She couldn’t help it. “Are you sure? I don’t mind.”

“No idea.” He teased, returning the look as well. Before he started to helping her put away the food. “Yeah, I did. I wanted to make it special in a way.” One thing Eric would always do was remember their wedding dates, her birthday and the kids birthdays. They were the most important dates to him. “I totally did. Don’t get me wrong, I trust Mitch with the kids but for a week might be pushing it. And I know you don’t want them with my mother.” Naturally he knew that. His mother was on a whole another level especially when it came to Imogen. “I know but I wanted to.” He smiled back at her. “I’m not telling you where we are going though.”

“You married this little wallflower twice.” Eric chuckled lightly, smiling against her lips now. Of course Eric remembered, outside of their children being born, Eric remembered both of their anniversary dates. “I did actually.” He nodded his head. “Also made some arrangements for the kids that week as well.” Maybe he was really bad at surprises. “Okay, I took off the week for our anniversary and your mother is going to watch the kids for us. Just be prepared to be packed. I have the private plane on reserve.”

Eric moved over to her, leaning down to kiss her cheek gently after he set down the bags. “Hmm..I don’t know to see your sister or maybe your friends. I’m the one that never had much of a social life until you.” Which was true. He was broody and a writer who had like no friends besides Buddy. “Also, I took a week off from work that’s coming up soon.” Hopefully she didn’t think that he would forget their anniversary. But he wanted to surprise her.

Eric set the bags down, turning to look over at her for a moment. “I’ve got it don’t worry, my love.” Nodding his head a little bit, while he started towards the door. “Yeah, I heard him. I was going to help but you told me to get back in bed.” He moved outside to grab the rest of the bags and then coming back inside with them. “Got them. Just got to lock up your car and then it’s all set. Not unless you have to go somewhere later.”

A Very Erigen Christmas 2021

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one:

Finishing Touches ✨.

Goofing off....

Help from these little angels ❤️

Merry Christmas All!

These new toys have got me baffled.

✨.

two:

The cool parents have arrived

Handsome husband.

Little walk through winter wonderland

Look how cute!! 😍😍

The town is gorgeous this time of year.

She chuckled, “ I really should stop by more often, I bet she’s getting big.” 

“Too big, too fast.” She chuckled.

Eric couldn’t help but smile, before handing the hot chocolate over to her. “I’m really glad that we decided to do this.” 

“Yeah, so am I.”