Dan hadn’t seen Angela over the past few weeks, and Christmas was only a few days away. Even though he couldn't help but hope, he knew it was really over between them. But he had a lot to occupy his time, so he tried to put Angela out of his mind.

Then he looked up and there she was, walking toward him. “Hi!” she said, causing his heart to jump. After all this time, his heart had still claimed her as his.

“Hello,” he replied, wearing his best Poker face, trying not to give anything away. “Can I help you with something?”

Her face fell as she shook her head....