'And so it was that Edward Starz moved into Flat 1 that very morning with all the usual misgivings and anxieties that moving home brings. Even looking for a coat hook to pop his coat on made him feel exasperated. The little entrance hall to his flat was too small, the coat hooks too high and there was no light bulb. Have I made an awful mistake he thought, standing there with his coat still on, and turning a postcard over and over in his pocket. It was from his dear friend Emily Bunting, and he hoped so much she would join him for Christmas as planned. He took out the card and read it again.
" My Dear Edward
Very busy as usual dealing with the Christmas rush. Everyone is demanding topnotch service. Will try to make it for Christmas and I do hope you like this card - and Good Luck in your new home!!"
Love Emily X
Edward had loved the card. It was of a Christmas tree with a beautiful gold star at the top all glowing green against a dark snowy night. He knew Emily loved her job as Manager of a toy department in a large city store, and particularly at this time of year when so many children would have their wish come true. Neither of them had children and for Emily this was always a regret. 'What a lovely mother you would have been' thought Edward smiling as he put the card back in his pocket. Thinking about Emily cheered him up. 'Of course it will be a good Christmas and I shall soon feel at home. First things first though, I must go and introduce myself to my neighbours upstairs.' Edward, coat still on, knocked smartly on the front door to flat 2 and was most surprised when it was opened by a small boy. A little boy with ruffed dark blonde hair, a blue jumper, and nothing on his bottom half.
"I wonder if you mother is at home?" enquired Edward, "as I would very much like to introduce myself." Joe sat on the stairs and looked at this stranger in his long coat and scarf. It was the same man who had waved up to him. Deciding he had at last found someone to show his new car to, Joe held it up for Edward to see.
"Well bless me, that's a Morgan isn't it? I should know because my late brother used to drive one. What a perfect little model it is." And so engrossed were Edward and Joe with the sports car, opening the little boot and turning the steering wheel it took them ages to go upstairs for the promised introduction.'
Chapter Five, Pages 22 and 23, Joe's Christmas - Smashwords.com
And there we are with Edward now in the story too - oh and there is his good friend Emily too. There is still enough of our story left though to take us right up to Christmas day!! Big Love Wonka XX
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