The room fell silent as Jewel and Ben both took another sip of wine. Jewel studied Ben from over the rim of her glass. He knew her well. She shared most everything with him. Since high school, they’d been paired up like a fine wine and its complementary meal. Dating had never been an issue because Ben was her partner in crime. Come to think of it, Ben wasn’t the dating type either. He called Jewel when going out was necessary, and she gladly joined the adventure. Those random thoughts stirred her curiosity...and Christmas Memories began to unwrap a gift of unbreakable friendship and unexpected love.
