Christmas Mishap – Episode 2

Chapter 2
December 23
“Really? Tell me it’s that handsome boss of yours” Aunt Rollie asked, baffling her lashes at me..

“Just shut up there, what’s your concern about that, go get a man of your own and have a family” Grandma snapped, making aunt pout. “But it’s not bad crushing on her boss, he might be my spec, ain’t I cute enough to get a handsome, rich man as my husband…I’m tired of this low class idiots who visits my step” she resorted, as the other members watch on..I continued with my food, waiting for them to end.

“The same men you allowed to cross your legs and dump them later on, if you know they weren’t you spec then why have a thing a with them.” “Mum…” She whined

“Mum please…there are children here” dad decided to speak up, calming grandma. She sighed rubbing her temple. “Just tell your sister to get a husband, she is getting old…30 years for that matter and leave Maria’s man to her” I choked on my food just when she said that. Is she referring to my boss as my man?

Silence took in for a while, everyone facing their food before mum spoke up

“So darling…he wants to celebrate Christmas with us?” She asked with a wide smile. I nod, swallowing food before replying.

“I…erm…agreed to that, but he asked for something else…he wants me to be his date for a family dinner, which his parents is organizing on Christmas Eve…”

“Wow….” They exclaimed…

“And what was your reply….” Dad asked, looking excited. “Yes” I shrugged
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“Yes?…tell me you said yes” Yuri, my Asian friend yelp.

“Yes…I said yes, not like I was gonna reject that offer” “Yes it is… congratulations girl, cos you are on your way to becoming Mrs. Greystone”

I scoff. “It’s just a dinner date, not like he is asking me out” “What if he does….ain’t you gonna accept his proposal”

“Can you hear what you saying Yuri, this is Luke Greystone you are talking about and I am Maria Walter, is there anything similar between us”

“Well, the good looks. Greystone is handsome…and you are a model when it comes to beauty…who wouldn’t fall for your good look Maria…I just don’t know why you hide your body behind those baggy clothes you wear, liven up girl..and ki*ll those men with what the lord had given you” she cooed. I rolled my eyes, sitting on my fluffy bed

“So how do you intend helping me…I never called you here to give me advice.” I whined, pouting. Yuri being a fashion guru, came here to help me pick a dress, well, I called her to.

“Ok..ok, I’m very sure you don’t have the desired dress for the night, and even if you have..nah .we won’t use that” she stated, ignoring my wardrobe. I scoff

“So what do you suggest we do, check out my mum’s wardrobe”

“No…Gawd, not that. We’ll go shopping for a perfect night dress. You need to look hot for one Maria.”

I sighed. “Fine…not like I can argue with you” “yea cos I always win” she winked, wriggling her brows. I forgot to add that I have an annoying friend..but cute… sometimes.
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“We really need to make this dinner perfect James…this isn’t gonna be an ordinary Christmas dinner, we will be having the almighty Luke Greystone in our humble abode, come on…do you want him to think we live like rats” Priscilla, Maria’s mum snapped at her husband who sighed, rubbing his prodded tummy

“I can’t seem to understand why we need to make a big deal about it. We have been celebrating Christmas this way for the past years. ” He resorted

“Nahh…no.no.no.i ain’t gonna continue this way of living. We need to make our house look more presentable. We need a Christmas tree, the perfect lights, decorations…we need to graze the dinning table with homemade cakes, pies, drinks and those exotic things the rich people use. She’s our daughter for goodness sake, we won’t wanna let her down” she growled, stomping her feet on the ground.

“She’s right son, we need to make a better preparation fro his visit, he might even come with some dignitaries” Grannie chipped in, coming into the scene.

“Fine fine…if that’s the case, then we need to make an itinerary of what we need to get…starting from the tree” he noted. “Yes…and I will just get the necessary ingredients for the cake” she replied with a smile. “Thanks grannie” Priscilla chipped in
“You are welcome sweetheart, but James will have to pay for it…I don’t have any money for the cake ingredients….” She smiled out broadly

James sighed, bringing out his wallet, he knows his mum well. She wouldn’t use the whole money for the ingredients..she has been longing to buy a certain hat which he finds ugly. He only agreed to give her because she promise to go with Cecilia to get the stuffs.
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After hours of walking down the mall checking out dresses, Yuri finally settle for a long navy blue gown, embroidery with colourful stones, alongside a silver strappy heels. The dressed hung my body tightly, bringing out my curves, that made me marvelled.

“Like it right…trust me to have the perfect choice.” Yuri boasted

“Yes, it’s beautiful…but, isn’t it too showy…like, I’m not that comfortable”
“Nah ..you are wearing this or never…come on, you need to look hot. Anyways, it’s still tomorrow..so let’s go home to freshen up.”
“At long last…I felt like collapsing, why the hell did I decide to shop with Yuri” I thought.
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I was thinking my stressful day will come to an end once I get home only to meet another scenario. “This is the exact place the tree is supposed to be, you are just being old model James” mum yelled out, while dad sighed put frustratingly.

“What the hell….is going on..” Yuri mouthed, perhaps having the same thought as I, staring at the gigantic tree which the duo were obviously dragging. What’s with this tree in the house? I asked not one in particular. The living room was dirty as hell, with scattered ribbons, cardboards, markers and other stationary. No one paid attention to me until I blurted out in rage.

“What’s going on!” I shouted, earning there attention. “Calm down Mari…” Yuri chipped in, touching my shoulder. F**k, this is bullshit

“Hey Maria…you are back” mum noted, with a cunny smile. I folded my arms. “Yes, I’m back….back to meet another hell of the day” I seethed.

“What’s with the tree”
“Sweetheart, we only wants to make Christmas special” she noted.
“Come on mum, tell her the truth….” Piper spoke up, facing me

“We are doing all this because your boss is coming here Christmas” she added
“But mum…dad…all this isn’t necessary….though, I would like it if we comport ourselves well…but”

“No no no…we ain’t gonna look poor in front of our visitors” Grannie chipped in, coming into the room with large bags, alongside Cecilia.
“And what’s in the bag…”

“Oh…this…I got flour and other ingredients for the cake” grannie smiled out
“What…what cake?” Yuri asked. I wish she can help me ask more

“Ok…here is it dear. You know, Greystone is from a very rich family, and you know how they organize their Christmas dinner..we also shouldn’t be left behind. We need to graze the whole table with sumptuous delicacies..we need a home made cake, pie…”mum noted

“Home made cake??”I shriek, cutting in. “Does anyone know how to make a cake here?”
No one replied. “I once had a training on how…” Grannie was about saying when I cut in

“No…grandma, not again, you ain’t gonna make that hard nut you call cake…fine…if that’s the case, we will buy a cake…is that better”
“But there is no more money..dad spent everything on this tree” John chipped in. I sighed out frustratingly. The tree alone has taken almost the whole space in the living room

“It’s ok dear, I will find a way to get money….” Dad stated
“No dad ..I will get the cake myself…you don’t need to worry about that” I responded, mentally thinking of where to get the money for a cake. All this just for one visitor…gawd.
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December 24
I sighed out nervously checking out myself in the wall glass, as Yuri grin behind me. Today wasn’t as stressful as yesterday, though I had to help my family make the necessary arranging for the Christmas dinner, buy the cake which was quite expensive considering my taste of getting that which rich people like. I used the last cash on me…leaving my account red. Well, salary would be paid on the 25th..I will just wait till then, and get any other personal thing I need for Christmas.
“You’re are looking stunning in this dress” Yuri voiced out, clamping her palms together.

Thanks”. “Now, let’s do something to your hair and face”
“Well, just do the hair…I ain’t a fan of make up”
“I don’t wanna hear that today Maria..just for today, get your a$$ on that chair and let fix your face.
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I couldn’t recognize myself after the whole magic Yuri did to my face…wow, she is a professional. “You like it” she grinned. I shrugged. “I love it”

“You look beautiful…thanks to my hand work” she noted with glee. I rolled my eyes getting on my feet. Now, I gat one tiny winy problem; the heels.
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“Maria…. Maria” Aunt called out, barging into my room. “Aunt…what’s wrong” I asked in panic.

“The cutie is here…goodness, what are you doing” she asked, coming to my aid. “I’m done…phew…is he inside.?” I asked, rushing out

“Nope…just a car parked down the street” she replied. Just then my phone rang, my heartbeat increased checking the caller. It’s him

“Pick it up” I heard Yuri mutter. “Hello…” I stated, just after picking the call. “Hey dear…you’re still in?” He asked..I gulp in, his voice sounded different this time, more like a gentleman. Though he has always sounded this way, but …gosh, what am I thinking.

“Yea, I erm…on my way out…”
“Okk…I don’t really know your house ..just at the street address you gave me” he noted. “Ok..I will be out now..bye” ” ok” he hung up.
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I hurried out of the house into the street after biding my family farewell. I could sight his car from afar off, and the silhouette of a figure standing by. Perhaps my heels notified him, cos he turned almost immediately to face my direction. My heart leaped into my throat; though boss has always been this good looking fellow, but he seem extra ordinary handsome tonight, that I couldn’t help but linger my gaze on his face.

“There you are” he mouthed, giving me that amazing smile. I gulped in, walking steadily, with my eyes still roaming his body, not checking out my way until I stumbled into a little port hole, falling to the ground, few meters from where he stood. I yelp

“My goodness…Maria…” He called out, running towards where I lay, unable to get up. The word embarrassment is and understatement, I will surely skin Yuri alive for picking this long gown and heels.

“Are you ok…” He asked, I avoided his face, nodding, while he pulled me up. “Thanks” I muttered, biting my lips.

I struggled to keep my stance but ended up stepping on my dress..and that’s the end of it..I heard a tearing sound from beneath, leaving me with a torn dress. “F**k, not again” I pouted, almost breaking down…what the hell is going on with me..I scream mentally.

“Oops…you..sh*t..this is really bad..” He cooed, checking out the torn dress. I kicked off the shoes, trying hard not to break down. I might act hard on the outside, but little things like this get me emotional.

“I don’t just get it..now how will get to the dinner with this torn dress…it’s quite expensive, I bought it with the last cash on me…I…” I exasperated, sadly

“It’s ok…we will just get another dress…come on” he softly noted, giving me a reassuring smile.
I hope he doesn’t view me as clumsy..if I wasn’t drooling then perhaps I wouldn’t have fall.
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Tbc
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How is Christmas in your side?
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Love y’all 💕
Vickie Dora 🌻