Chapter 73: White Christmas

Christmas is just as, or even more, grand in the White Castle as it was before. Decorations ranging from Christmas lights hung and lit up, a wreath on all doors, stockings of different colors and names, mini trees per room, poinsettias in full bloom, candles, mistletoes, nutcrackers, you name it. The White Castle looked like Santa had thrown up all over it.

Safe to say, Neo was absolutely ecstatic. Back in Arizona, we celebrated Christmas, too, but definitely not as extravagant as this. We just had a small Christmas tree and a few gifts.

So to him, this was a magical experience. I think another reason for his over the moon excitement was also the fact that his best friend, Trinity, was arriving soon.

“Knock, knock.” I let my presence known before opening the door to Neo’s room.

“Oh, wow.” I said, surprised, as I stared at the colorful banner which had ‘Welcome, Trinity’ written on it with crayons.

Zane and Skye were holding it on each side as Neo looked at it and gave them ord