GULP

They were all gathered around the Christmas tree, drinking and larking about. James had been voted to act as Santa and he relished the roll and was being particularly silly. As they were all students and relatively poor, they all bought one secret Santa present. James began handing out the presents. They just had name tags on and the paper was identical, so no-one would know who sent what. Sarah giggled and tore off the paper. The large box contained a smaller box, she opened it. Inside was an engagement ring. She caught her breath and looked around the room ...