A few days later…
Eloise and Nicholas walked hand in hand down the decorated street, strings of colored lights hanging in rows along both sides.
Christmas trees stand outside every shop, beautifully trimmed with every imaginable ornament and decoration. Carolers dressed in historical costumes. They stand next to a hot chocolate booth.
A horse-drawn carriage pulls a family of four down the street, with sleigh bells ringing as they pass.
Gail was not kidding. This town certainly is in love with Christmas. This is truly amazing. It looks like a scene right out of a Thomas Kinkade painting.
Eloise glanced up at Nicholas, who looked classy in his black wool button-up coat and gray scarf. She searched his face to see if he was here with them or thinking about what was ahead.
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