“WHAT’S THIS?” Minah asked in surprise as Paul placed a paper bag in front of her.
“My early Christmas gift, Minah,” Paul replied as he sat beside her in the living room. “When Auntie Ann and I went shopping, I thought of you when I saw that. Since I’m heading back home soon, I figured I’d give it to you now rather than waiting for Christmas.”
She smiled at her friend, Paul. “Thank you,” Minah said sincerely. “But I don’t have anything for you yet.”
“That’s okay.”
She picked up the paper bag, but Paul quickly stopped her from opening it right then and there.
“Check it out in your room with your husband,” Paul said with a mischievous grin.
“And why can’t I open it here?” Minah eyed Paul suspiciously. When he acted like this, it usually meant his gift was mischievous. “What is th
