Christmas Mishap – Episode 4
CHRISTMAS MISHAP
Genre: Holiday Romance
Tags: Love, Comedy, Chaos, Vacation
By: Vickie Dora 🌻
Chapter 4
December 25
“Merry Christmas…merry Christmas” This is the common saying for today, being Christmas; finally. Everyone was busy getting ready for one thing or the other, but I am here being nervous..I can’t wait for this day to be over. My boss would be coming down here for dinner..and we haven’t done anything reasonable…our preparation is becoming futile.
Our house electric connection has a fault, leading to total blackout…though it’s still day, I can’t imagine how night time will look without light..damn..this is annoying. Dad said he will invite an electrician to fix it..gosh, I hope he does it in time.
Just like the saying ‘problem never ends’, Henry crashed the gigantic tree, just when I thought my problems were over. Now, we are trying to find tactics we can use to lift this tree which has caused a mess, up.
“What the hell made you fall it down” mum yelled at him. “I didn’t do it on purpose…it fell itself..I was trying to add more light” Henry resorted
“You should have been more careful…I hope this doesn’t become loss..hope the lights are still working..” Grannie asked.
“There is no way we would know…the electric connection is faulty.” I resorted.
We succeeded in putting everything back in place, as I take my leave, alongside mum to get few things from the grocery store. I hope things go well.
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“I can’t believe we are doing all this just because of one person…this is damn stressful” Cecilia whined, cleaning the chairs, while Henry scrub the walls.
“Well, this guy is filthy rich, perhaps if he sees the level of our comportment…and how good looking our house is… You know he might consider picking a wife from this family” Henry noted with a wink. They both were assigned to cleaning the living room while the other duo were given the kitchen.
Cecilia scoffed. “Marry who…”
“Maria of course…if he doesn’t like her then why will he agree to come for our family dinner”
“What of he just feels like know where she stays and her family”
“Then he wouldn’t have taken her to his own family…can’t you see the greenlight. He indirectly introduce her to his family, and would want to meet hers. Didn’t you see what she brought from the outing…damn, that guy wants to spoil her…and if he finally hit the nail on its head, I’m gonna be so proud to boast about having a rich brother in law” he grinned. Cecilia rolled her eyes
“You know nothing more than money…you should be out there making money for this family..not in here eating Mama’s food..you are 18 for God’s sake” she snapped, glaring at him. He smirked
“Yea…and you are 16, we’re both in high school, so if you want me to work then we both work”
“You are the man here…you should go out and work..”
“Is Maria a man…she’s a lady, and she have proofed herself worthy..I wonder what kinda guy you will end up with if you keep ok being this lazy…or perhaps you will just become forever single like Aunt Rollie..”
“God damn you ..Henry” Cecilia snapped, getting angry. Henry made to chase her and without looking her way, she crashed into the large Christmas tree, falling it a second time to the ground.
“Wow…now we are in a big mess.” Henry muttered. Cecilia struggled to her feet “Yea…cos you caused it…”
“I didn’t cause anything…you crashed into it…” Henry resorted. “You were chasing me…now we gat another mess on our side. How are we both gonna lift this up”She queried
“We ..did you just say ‘ we’..no, you’re gonna lift it..cos I’m done” he snapped leaving the room
“Damn…this Christmas is one in a hell…” She gritted.
Meanwhile the other duo were in the kitchen, trying to fix things up. “Did you see the cake Maria got..gosh I haven’t tasted such cake since my birth…I can’t wait to eat a lot from it during dinner” John exclaimed, earning a glare from piper.
“You ain’t gonna eat much moron…Maria’s boss would be around..and you know..rich people doesn’t eat much..if we finish the whole cake at a moment, it would make us look like gluttons”
“So what are you suggesting…that we eat part of it now and eat little at dinner” John stated, making Piper scoff
“That’s foolishness… he’s gonna know that we have eaten part of it.. I wonder what you are 13 for, when you are so dumb.” She snapped
He frown. “I ain’t dumb, you are…a big dumb 11years old buffalo” he resorted. She rolled her eyes
“Whatever…but I haven’t seen the cake though” “Yea..that’s why I said that you are dumb..cos it’s in the fridge,” John responded.
“Can we check it out”
They both went toward the fridge, flipping it open as the sight of a creamy delicious cake got them salivating. John took in out gently, placing it on a table. “So are we just gonna watch it…or” Piper asked, sniffing in the vanilla scent.
“One taste isn’t bad right…just the icing” John suggested. They pick out some part of the cream, with their index fingers, licking it. “Hmmm…this taste heavenly” Piper cooed, taking about scoop
“Hey..that’s enough…let’s return it…” John suggested “No…let’s have some more..we will just shape it back with a spoon..no one would notice”
“No..I can’t risk that” he replied, picking up the cake. “Come on….I wanna have more taste…” She tried taking it from his hand while the former simply dodge her approach, his leg collides with the table, as he fell to the ground, with cake facing downward, it’s icing, smashed to the cold tiles floor, with the cake scattered in different piece.
“Jesus….” Piper exclaimed. John rose up in panic. “Jesus ain’t gonna save us now idiot” he snapped at her
“Oh gawd ..we are surely gonna be grounded..Maria is gonna ki*ll us” She pouted
“No mum’s gonna skin us alive…she wanted to boast about making this cake herself to the boss, now this is treason…this fake is damn expensive” he roared
“What are we gonna do…can we just pack it up together and cream it again” she asked, bending down to take a bite from it. He shook his head. “Now I see that you are the dumb one..stop eating it” he snapped, hitting the cake off her hand
Just then Cecilia entered. “What’s the noise all about…harggh..” she gasp, staring at the ground. “What’s going on here?” She asked, getting no reply at first, as the duo pointed at each other.
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“Will you be able to make the cake again Cecilia” John asked, as he help her bring the bag containing the ingredients for cake
“Yes ..well, I don’t know, but I once watch grannie make one…so I can try. And whereas, we gat this ingredients…”
“Should we call Grannie” Piper asked. “No”
“Mum, Dad and Maria are not home…aunt Rollie is sleeping her a$$ out, grannie is in the garden…we will just make this fast before anyone notice” Cecilia noted
John brought out the whole ingredients from the bag..holding one up “So what are we starting with, is it… groundnut oil”
The two sisters scoffed, touching their temple. “What? It’s just a harmless question”
“Just pass me the butter first..and the sugar..Piper, get me a bowl. And erm..let’s get the oven ready, in fact …John..crease the pan with a little butter…I’m gonna start mixing the batter now” Cecilia ordered as they went about their duties.
In less than an hour, the batter was ready, looking sticky to her palm. “You’re sure this is how we make cake…you didn’t add salt to it..” John noted
“Oh ok…bring the salt…”
“What about pepper” Piper asked. “Arghh ..what sort of siblings do I have” Cecilia groan..ignoring their questions. They place the whole batter in one pan, putting it in the oven.
“Phew…now we will just wait for it to bake” She gave a reassuring smile, but deep down..they know they are in bigger mess.
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7:00pm
Everyone was already getting ready, dressed in their best attire, waiting for the arrival of their guest. Their light has been fixed, the tree has been put in place..but not without a severe scolding from their parents. No one noticed the cake, they were so engross in other activities to have remembered checking on the cake in the fridge.
Whereas, the cake came out really hard…no one remembered to add baking powder….the icing wasn’t done properly. A part of the cream from the other cake was scrapped off, and plastered on the new cake..giving it a weird look…like a duplex paint with a single can of paint.
“Honey…you ain’t checking the pie” Priscilla yelled, as they both hurried to the kitchen
“Oh my gawd, hope it isn’t burnt” James queried…earning glares from her
“Surely it is”
They pulled out the tray filled with pies from the oven.. some were looking really burnt, while the others were partially brown.
“We can just…” He paused, not knowing what to say. “Is this what our guest will eat”
“Fine..we will just give him the good ones..while we eat the burnt ones..”
“Whatever…you will surely pay me for burning thr pies…despite all my hard work” she resorted. He sighed, thinking of where to get money for that…the family account is now bankrupt due to the amount of expenses they have made.
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8:00pm
“I hope everyone is ready…set the table…” I noted, trying to calm down. My boss would be here any second from now, I have given him my home number, so he would come directly.
“You are looking charming darling” Grannie muttered, giving me a slight peck. I smiled out nervously, rubbing my palm together. Everyone was already present at the dinning room, the food is ready, we only need to move it from the kitchen..well, Aunt Rollie isn’t here yet.
Just then, she stepped out of her room, dressed in a body hugging cloth, she had a heavy makeup on her face, making her look like a street slut..damn, how the hell does purple lipstick go with an orange dress. She fixed long eyelashes that wouldn’t stop blinking repeatedly.
“Aunt?” I called. “Oh…how do I look” She asked, smiling. “You look hilarious aunt..haahahaa” Henry replied instead laughing alongside the others. She scoffed hissing
“You all are just jealous of my beauty…tsk”
Grannie shook her head. The doorbell ding at the same moment.
“I think he is here” mum noted. I nodded, checking out my dress. “,Go open the door ..shush” grannie whispered. I took in a deep breath, going for it.
Just as I open the doors I came in contact with his handsome face, and that smile..now I’m back to my usual drooling.
“Merry Christmas” he muttered, stretching forth a wrapped present in his hand..opss, now I found my tongue
“Merry Christmas…good evening sir” I replied, collecting the gift while welcoming him in. He was just putting on a simple shirt with a hoodie over it, on his jean pant, alongside a white sneakers; still looking hot and rich in it. I look round at the clothes we all wore…feeling like we are over dressed. This is just a dinner, but we dressed up like people going for a coronation party
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We began to eat after the usual prayer, just after the food was brought in. Dad clears his throat
“So Mr. Greystone, Maria claimed that you are her boss” he asked. What sort of question is that
“Yes sir…and Maria being my staff has indeed been diligent in her work, she’s a hardworking lady who loves her job so much…but she just have a tiny winy problem with lateness…” I gasped looking sharply at him..he smiled winking at me..I almost blush. That’s a lie…I was only late once
“Oh yeah..she sleeps a lot like a monger..most times I wake her up for work” Aunt Rollie added, smiling. I gasp, glaring at her…what sort of lie is this…she only woke me once.
“It’s an honour to have you here Mr. Greystone…it’s very rare to see bosses visit their employees” mum spoke up, killing the arriving tension.
“Ermm..please just call me Luke, and It’s my pleasure to be here for this dinner” he honestly replied.
“Ermm..Luke, are you married” Aunt Rollie asked, as everyone especially grannie turn to give her a sharp glare..she chuckled nervously. “What?…it’s just a question”.
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Tbc
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The last episode might come a bit late..perhaps 2pm. Please stay tuned
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Love y’all 💕
Vickie Dora 🌻
