Claiming Candy by Lizzy West

Candy
I’ve got a dream. Someday, I will have a warm home, and someone that loves me. I will also be able to help others like myself get back on their feet. You see, I’ve been homeless for quite sometime now. For Christmas, I hear that our richest resident is putting on a charity event and decide to see for myself. Maybe, I can drum up holiday cheer for the shelter. Only problem is our grumpiest Billionaire is staring at me like I’m on menu. Everything says run, but I’m frozen.

Ethan
I can’t believe it’s already that miserable time of year again. Now my reputation is destroying our newest business venture. Why does it matter who I am or that I don’t like people or all their problems? Some call me a miser, others the town Scrooge. I’ve never cared what anyone says about me, in fact I take pride in that. Then my world changes, I spot her, the most beautiful person I’ve ever seen. Time stands still and my icy heart starts to melt.They tell me she’s homeless and that we aren’t cut from the same cloth. I don’t care, Candy is mine.