Christmas Mishap – Episode 1

CHRISTMAS MISHAP
Genre: Holiday Romance
Tags: Love, Comedy, Chaos, Vacation
By: Vickie Dora 🌻

Chapter 1
“Ma…ri…a ..” Came the voice of the fairy, as I watch it dance and flaps it wings around me. “Oh my God , it knows my name” I muttered, happy about that fact. The show of several fairies having a party, more like a carnival outside my window is baffling, how the hell did this magic creatures get here?

“You have to go to work…” One of the ugly ones, spoke harshly into my face, it’s breath smelt like gunpowder, ouch…I sneezed, glaring hard at it.

“Today is Christmas, we were given a Christmas Holiday at my workplace” I resorted, trying to stare away from it’s annoying face, but the fairy seem to grow bigger, and bigger that the other fairies had to run away from the scene. It’s became a giant. My legs wobbled watching the glares it sent me, I gulped in, almost peeing when it spoke again.

“You are late for work” the voice sounded like it came from behind me, but the fairy was speaking, I was beginning to feel strange, like I was sitting on something soft, and wet. Another splash came on my face, I jerked up, breathing out.

“Finally…I was beginning to think the water isn’t cold enough…you sleep like a drunk monger” A female annoying voice noted. Damn, my body is damn soaked with water, same as my bed. I can’t believe I had been dreaming earlier, and my aunt’s voice was what I heard.

I scoffed, falling back to the cold bed. “What the hell aunt, you just disturbed my perfect sleep. She scoffed, walking towards me with hands akimbo.

“Hmm, seems like I’m becoming really jobless, cos if I have a job to do, I won’t be here waking your a$$ up by 8:00 in the morning…” I cuts in

“What?? You are joking right…I’m freaking late for work” I exclaimed, jumping out of bed, as the fairy’s scene came oozing in my mind. Damn, I can’t believe I am late for real, Jesus I hate all this.

“You owe me for this Maria..” She muttered. “I never asked you to wake me up aunt, but thanks anyway…I owe you nothing” I exclaimed, giving her a quick peck as I dash into the bathroom. I heard the door to my room bang close; phew, I can’t believe she just went out without pressurizing me on this owing of a thing.. Aunt loves it when you bribe her for whatever she does or what to do for you, but that’s not the case now. I’m freaking late…goodness.

First of all, I didn’t allow the shower water to touch the whole part of my body, damn, who baths this cold water on a winter morning. It’s barely Christmas, and it’s already snowing like the day wouldn’t get better without it. Today being 22nd of December, Friday, to be precise, is the last day of work for this season. Yep, I believe we would be given the other days, as vacations, cos I love vacations.

A quick introduction; my name is Maria Walter, an Australian by birth, but my family and I reside here in the states, for many reasons yet unknown. We are from the working class, but doesn’t act like one. Should I add that I gat clumsy people as family, nahh…that’s kinda harsh.

I’m 24 years, a degree holder, who works in one of the biggest firm in the country. You can say that I’m fortunate, yea, not everyone gat the opportunity to work with Mr. Luke Greystone, a well known philanthropist, celebrity, owner of the Greystone Cosmetics Company; not to talk of seeing and talking to him everyday.

Dashing out of the bathroom, I flung my wardrobe open, picking out a suitable wear, it looks a bit casual, but damn, it’s Friday, and mind you, I ain’t forgetting my sweater. I’m not a make up type, so I will just go for my usual lipgloss, bound my hair in a messy bun and off I go.

All I care for now is my stomach, I rush down the stairs to the living room, meeting dad and grandma in a heated argument, none of my business anyway, they do that often.

“What’s for breakfast?” I asked, walking to the dinning. “So bad of you not to mention a good morning” aunt noted from behind, I rolled my eyes. “Good morning everyone…fine, now what’s for breakfast?” I asked again

“Cereals” Piper, one of my sisters replied. Lest I forget, I have five siblings, three males and two female, making us six…arghh.

“Whats with this cereals every time, I thought mum went shopping for good food” I huff

“Actually, mum haven’t gone shopping” Cecilia chipped in, coming out of the kitchen with my breakfast. “She wants to go a day before Christmas Eve, which is tomorrow” she noted. “Arghh”

“Mum…I think John just burnt your Christmas dress” Piper noted, pointing towards John, the fourth child, who was ironing.

“What???” Mum growled from behind me, dashing towards where he is with a really burnt blouse ..goodness

“It’s not my fault…I didn’t burn it intentionally” he noted, glaring at Piper, who smirked. Well, mum isn’t gonna take this lightly, ignoring them is better

I dug into the food, not bothering to eat with etiquette. “Don’t rush the food” mum snapped, walking towards the dinning, with a face full of rage. “I’m late…bye” I replied, cleaning my lips with a napkin, getting on me feet

“So fast…I was thinking we will leave together” Henry, the second child, but first male, yelled from upstairs, rushing down the stairs. We were supposed to leave together, so that he could pick up something for dad from old bacon’s place, but not anymore, I ain’t waiting.

“I can’t wait Henry ..bye mum, bye aunt, bye dad…” I peck each alongside Grandma, who ruffled my hair a bit…I hate that.

“What about me…you won’t tell me bye” Piper snorted, folding her arms. Such a little thing with witchy character…harggh

“Ok, bye Piper, Cecilia, Henry…erm..harrh.. everyone” I dashed out into the cold as the fierce wind hits my face, making me shiver. Harggh…I hate winter.
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Hailing a taxi wasn’t difficult, but getting to my place of work seem to take eternity. Today being Friday is taking another turn on this highway, the traffic jam is something else. Well, perhaps people are coming down here for Christmas vacation..but they shouldn’t use theirs to affect mine.

I tap my feet repeatedly, checking the time. Argh, it’s freaking 8:35, and I’m yet to be at work.

“Hey, isn’t this thing moving?” I yelled at the driver. “Chill ma’am, you can see the traffic” he resorted, relaxing into his chair like someone who doesn’t care. The fact that he even has the guts to eats chips, nodding his head to the music playing not minding my situation is annoying.

I scoffed. “Fine, I’m outta here…” I push the door open, stepping out

“Hey, where are you going…” He exclaimed, passing me a daring look. “To the toilet monger” I snapped. “You haven’t paid…” I push the money into his mouth, cutting his statement.

“Take that, it’s a half payment for the half journey..” I snap, making my way along the snow which slowed down my movement. At least , it’s better than sitting with that ungrateful person in the cab; if care isn’t taken, the traffic might last for an hour.
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9:00am
Dusting off the snow on my boot, I rushed into the company, running wild like a mad lady…weird simile.

“Excuse me…excuse me…I’m sorry” I muttered as I make my way into the almost closed elevator. “Be careful young lady” an old woman stated, while I tried calming my breathing. Getting to the office was toxic for me. I checked out the time on my wristwatch; 9am, boss is f**king gonna ki*ll me. I yelled out, earning annoying stares from the people around

Letting out a weird smile, I mouthed the word sorry. Now, that’s me being clumsy. Seems like the elevator is also taking eternity. On getting to my work floor, I dashed out, not paying attention to the hateful glares coming from my other colleagues present, making my way to my office, only to bump into someone…damn…boss.

“Miss Walter..” he called out, with arched brows, checking his time. I gave out my usual nervous smile, holding my hands together. “He looked down at my bag, which I cling on tightly

“Oh, I believe you went back home to take that right?” He asked sarcastically, with a broad smile…gosh his dimples. ” Don’t lie” a voice within me muttered.

“Uhnnn…” I rub my neck. “I…err..am just coming” I replied, truthfully. “By this time Miss Walter”
“I’m sorry boss…I erm..woke up late and got into traffic…and..”

“Get to work” he whispered closer to to my ear, tapping my shoulder a little before leaving. “Phew…he didn’t scold me…” I breathed out, noticing the stares from my colleagues. Can’t they just mind their business. They kept whispering to one another, damn them.
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1:00pm
“So Miss Walter, how are you preparing for Christmas” My boss, Mr. Greystone asked, just after he finished his phone call. It’s actually lunch time. I was about going for lunch when he sent for me.

“Erm…we are preparing well for it…I and my family” I replied, not knowing what to add more. He nods. “So tell me about how you spend your Christmas” he asked further, relaxing into the swivel. He always have this smile on when talking to me, it’s cute.

“Erm…nothing much, we spend it over a family dinner, just my family and friends who visit us. It’s always fun..” I replied with wide smiles. He stared intently at me for a while making me nervous which he noticed. He cleared his throat instead.

“Christmas seems fun to you then, but I..erm..my family will be organizing a little dinner party on the Christmas Eve .and I will need to go with a date. So…will you be my date…or are you gonna be busy that night” he asked, licking his lips. Gosh, so pinkish

“Wait a sec ..did he just ask me to be his date…I mean…hargg..the almighty Luke Greystone..I’m sure my colleagues are gonna hate me further…who cares” I thought, gulping in my saliva

“Erm…I have nothing doing that night…but, I will need to be sure first ..I will let you know before the end of the day” I replied, not wanting to be too forward, come on, I ain’t cheap, so even if I really wanna scream yes, I still need to do it with modesty.

He nods with another flirting smile, this guy will be the end of me.

“Ok…and erm, as for the Christmas day…you accept visitors right?” He asked. “Yes”

“In that case, I will be spending Christmas with your family…cos, I have no where to go that day erm..I just wanna erm…” He paused, shrugging.
“Do you mind if I come?”

My heartbeat tripled, this is not what I was expecting.
“No not at all…it’s an honour…my family will be pleased” I stated, rubbing my palms together.
“Good…so I should be expecting your reply before the end of the day” he asked. I nodded, not finding my voice anymore.
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7:00pm
Work was quite hectic today that I had to return late. Phew, it’s good to be home. I slump on the chair, thinking of how to relate the message to my family. “I’m home” I yelled out, exhaling

“Did you get me some chocolate” Piper asked rushing down the stairs. “I got two, one for you and this is for Greg” I replied tiredly, giving her what I bought which is my usual doings.
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Dinner was served afterward as the whole family came together to eat, like we always do. We are 10 in total. My parents, grandma(dad’s mum), aunt(dad’s sister), I, Henry, Cecilia, John, Piper, and Greg the last born.

Perhaps this is the right time to tell them. “Mum…dad…” “Yes darling… sweetheart” they replied.
“Er….my boss will be visiting us for the Christmas dinner” I dropped the bombshell, as everyone diverted their attention to me with eyes popped out.
“What??”

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Tbc
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Merry Christmas Lovelies ❤️
Four other chapters to go..make sure you follow up the story..cos I’m posting it all today.
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Love y’all 💕
Vickie Dora 🌻