gifts, and Eve didn’t even have hers wrapped. She knew Eve would love the sequined purse she had bought because she had seen her sister eyeing it at the store last week. The only problem was that she had no box for it. Scanning her room, she found the box that Eve’s latest canteen had arrived in—a perfect fit. After hurriedly wrapping the gift, she brought it downstairs to give to her sister.

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Downstairs, Nikka was busily opening gifts. Most of it was clothes, jewelry, and gift cards for shopping. When she got to Eve’s gift, she tore off the wrapper and stared at the box for a moment.

“Aww, thanks for the canteen, sis,” Nikka said with a forced smile. Nikka put the box on the coffee table.

“Well, take a look inside,” Eve said.

“Why, is it a special kind of canteen?” Nikka asked. “When have you known me to like camping, Eve?”

“No, it’s—” Eve began again.

“Sometimes I wish you’d think about what I’d like for once,” Nikka said. Finally she reached over and picked up the b

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ox, opening it to reveal the sequined purse nestled inside. Her eyes widened, and a genuine smile spread across her face.

“Oh my gosh! You got me the purse!” Nikka exclaimed, her voice filled with excitement as she pulled it out of the box. “I’ve wanted this for so long!”

Eve’s heart swelled with relief. "I saw you eyeing it, and I just knew you’d love it."

Nikka held the purse up, letting the light catch the sequins as they sparkled. “This is amazing! Thank you so much, Eve!” She flung her arms around her sister in a warm hug. “I’m sorry for being so dramatic! I just…sometimes I feel like you don’t get what I really like.”

“I’m really glad you love it,” Eve said, returning the hug and feeling a wave of sisterly affection wash over her. “I promise, I’m trying.”

As Nikka set the purse down, she began rifling through the gifts on the table again. “You know, this might just be the best present I’ve ever received. It’s definitely going to be my go-to for New Year’s Eve!”

Eve beamed, the earlier tension dissipating. “You should totally wear an outfit that matches it. We need to plan our outfits for the party.”

Nikka's eyes sparkled with ideas. “You know what? I think I already have the perfect dress in mind! And you can help me pick out accessories!”

Eve felt a surge of excitement as they dove into discussion about fashion and planning their outfits together. The earlier misunderstandings faded, replaced by the joy of sisterhood and the festive spirit of the holidays. They were making new memories—ones that would last a lifetime.