CHRISTMAS WISH

1. Surprise

I wake up to the smell of something burning and I realized I left the cupcakes for a bit too long in the oven.

I dashed into the kitchen and hurriedly turned off the oven. Today is my boyfriend's birthday and I really want to surprise him.

He had called me earlier to remind me of having lunch together to celebrate but I told him that I won't be around. I really want to surprise him cause he has been perfect.

We have dated for a bit over five months and I couldn't be happier. He doesn't ask for anything in return.

We met at a cafe last few months ago, at first, I was skeptical about the whole dating thing since he's too good looking. He's a bit over 6feet with a really attractive face and cute brown eyes. He really has been persistent and I've fallen for him.

I pulled out the cupcakes and carefully designed it and wrapped them up. I returned to my room and dolled myself up.

Although we have dated for five months, we have never asked s*x because I wasn't really comfortable and he hadn't objected instead he became super attentive to me.

I've decided to let go of the virginity card on his birthday as a bit of a birthday present. He told me he wasn't going to leave his house cause I wasn't around to go out with him. I know he is just too sweet.

My phone started ringing and I pulled it from my bag, It was my best friend, Alexis that's calling, she might be calling to know my plans about my boyfriend's birthday.

"Hi babygirl,"She yells from the other end, I moved the phone a bit from my ears to problem them from unnecessary noise.

I walked to my closet to search through what to wear, my hair is a mess and so is my closet, I literally have nothing to wear.

"Hi Bianca, how is it going."I asked.

I can hear a bit of ruffling from her end, she must still be at home. I literally have nothing to wear. I put the phone on speaker and dropped it on the bed before going through my closet again.

"Today is your boyfriend's birthday, what do you have in mind? Are you planning a surprise for him huh?"She asked.

I smiled. I wasn't going to fall for her little tricks today. She's a loud mouth that can't keep a secret.

"I'm sorry but I don't have anything planned, I'm currently hooked on work and my boss has refused to give me the day off."I lied.

"Oh my God. That's bad and how do you think Eric is going to feel? Today is a bit of a special day for him and you can't even do something special for him."She scolded from the other end. And that's why she's my best friend, always telling where I'm wrong without blinking.

I played along, I was going to surprise Eric, my boyfriend at home first and then we will all go out to eat before going back home to complete the rituals. I'm blushing already.

"Emily! Are you still there?"I snapped out of my thoughts, I'm blushing from the imagination already.

I cleared my throat and made my voice to sound pitiful. "I know but there's nothing I can do about it, it's my job on the line, you know how my boss can be on deadlines."

I resume going through my closet to find something to wear, I don't want to wear something too skimpy but I still want to look hot.

"Well it's fine, I was thinking you were going to plan a surprise for him so I was going to help you out with your outfit since you have a bad dressing sense."

I chuckled and picked out a box, she is right, I don't really put an effort in dressing up, well it doesn't really matter when you don't have to impress anyone.

"I'll call you after work but I need to get back to work."I lied.

She sighed from the other end, I can imagine her pouting, she does that everytime something doesn't go with her plans. "I'll call you in the evening, Ray is coming over to my place and you owe since I got over work because of you."

"I'll make it up to you, bye."I disconnected the call and returned to checking out my outfits.

I don't really have the right outfit, I mostly have formal wears. My eyes caught a box at the end of the closet. I've totally forgot about this dress.

One time Bianca and I went shopping and I saw this gold dress and It really caught my eyes. I don't want to brag but I have the curves at the right places so I know I'll rock this dress if I put it on.

I picked up the box and walked to my bed, Eric is going to be so stunned to see me in this dress. I quickly rushed into the bathroom and cleaned up, put on a bit of makeup and then put on the dress.

I fell good. The dress went a bit over my mid thigh and my curves are out on display. My long ebony hair reached down my waist and I put on a high heels to finish the look.

I stared at my reflection, satisfied with what I'm seeing, I picked up my bag and headed out. I entered my kitchen and picked up the cupcakes, I would just buy a bigger cake, I don't want to ruin it since I'm just good at making cupcakes.

My phone rings again. Must be Bianca, she just likes calling and calling about everything.

My moms name flashed across the screen and I hissed out. She has been quiet for days now that I almost forgot.

"Hi mom."I greeted immediately I picked the call.

"Oh really, If I don't call you, you won't check on me or anything."She reprimanded.

I sighed. Our relationship has always been the cat and dog type of relationship. She always find fault in every thing that I do.

"Mom, I've been busy with work and..

"Don't even give me all that crap girl, how busy can you be to neglect your own mother, Isn't that a bit too cruel.".

I rolled my eyes, my mom is a queen when it comes to exaggeration and over reaction.

"I'm sure you can survive a month without me mother."I say.

"Emily,"

"Mom, I'm really busy right now, can we talk later.''

"Wait lady before you hang up, Christmas is around the corner."

"Mom, Christmas is still a month away."I interjected. Gosh I almost fell off my heels as I made my way to the door.

She hissed on the other end, I'm sure fumes are about to leave her ears right now. "I know Emily but your cousins will be staying at our house so please tell me that you finally have a boyfriend."

"Mom, I have a lot on my mind right now, can we talk later."

"Don't end the call young lady, do you have a boyfriend huh."

I can't help the smile that crept on my face as I thought of Eric.

"Fine Mom,I have someone now and..

"Really Emily, you have someone now, I can't believe it. You have to come home before Christmas and introduce your man to me, so how is he, is he hot, you shouldn't date a ugly guy because you look hot just like me and...

"Mom, can you stop talking about this stuff like this, I'm feeling awkward already."

She giggled on the other end. "I can't wait to meet your mister perfect, I know how selective you are when it comes to the opposite gender so I don't have to worry."

I smiled cause she's right, Eric is perfect. My mom will love it, Eric isn't just good looking but nice and friendly.

"Mom, I'll bring him to meet you, you will love him but I have something right now so can I call you back."I asked.

"It's fine but don't forget to bring him over to meet me whenever you have the chance but it should be before Christmas day.".

I breathed out. "Fine mom, I'll do that, I'll hang up now."I say and disconnected the call.

I hurried out of my apartment and flagged down a taxi. I'll buy a cake before heading to Eric's place.

He's going to be shocked to see me. He lives alone in an apartment down the hill alone. I don't really go to his place unless we just want to Netflix and chill.

I branched the cake store and walked over to the counter. I'll just get him a chocolate cake, he loves chocolate a lot.

I make p*****t and went back to the taxi but the driver is out. Annoyed, I looked around but I can't find him.

I walked to a shed and waited there. My annoyance grew and I can't help a bit bad, it's getting late.

I glanced to the size to find an old man standing, how come I never noticed him. He looks like he's in his late fifties.

"Good afternoon Sir."I greeted.

He shook his head and smiles at me. "Hello there dear, how are you doing?"

"I'm good, just waiting for the taxi."I reply.

He nodded and glanced ahead. He looks strong and warm. I look ahead. The driver is no where in sight.

"Do you stay around here."He asked.

I shook my head. "I came to buy a cake for a friend."

He smiled and focused ahead. "I come here around this period and wait here."

I became intrigued by his words, he wouldn't just be waiting around for nothing.

"Why?"I asked.

"Have you ever heard of the Wish from the Drizzling Eve rain."He asked.

I shook my head, I have never heard of something like that before.

"My son got missing for the past twenty years,"

I'm shocked, I can only imagine what he has been through. "I'm sorry but I can only imagine what you have been through.".

He shook his head. "I heard that if you make a wish under the Drizzling Eve Rain, your wish will come through."He said.

"Really,"I chuckled. I'm a big fan of fairy tales but I don't think that's true.

"I come here everyday and wait for the drizzling eve rain but I never find it."

I don't know how to comfort him but I won't ruin his imagination, I see the driver heading for the taxi.

"I'll leave first and I hope you find what you are looking for."I smiled at him and rushed to the taxi.

He kept staring forward. He must really miss his son to believe such a tale. I can only imagine.

"I'm sorry Miss, I had a stomach ache."He said.

I nodded and glanced away, today is a special day and I don't want to ruin my mood.