CHRISTMAS MIRACLE

MISHTI

" This is Christmas ,only a demon would not want to have anything to do with Christmas . Take it from a friend who loves you " My best friend said as she blinked her eyes at me ." it's not like I don't want anything to do with Christmas ,that's just you going to the extreme if you put it in that manner . I just think the holiday is not necessary ..." I said and she blinked her eyes twice silently." You used to love Christmas , When did you suddenly forget that Jesus is the reason for the season " she asked teasingly." Hey ,before you start a sermon the Lord knows I love him . I just think the holiday is not necessary everyone is gonna in one big house again and you know how it is in Indian families "I said rubbing my forehead." Oh ,it's definitely the time were you get to see all the aunties and uncles and long distant relatives ..."Sam trailed off then bit her lower lip ." It's definitely the first Christmas after you and Kunal broke up right ? "She asked and I sucked under my breath." keep the devil out of this ,it's not like I'm pained about the fact that he is everywhere in the Internet eating Mira's face . I don't care "I said as I took a deep breath in and out . " Your face is as red as a tomato right now ,it's so obvious that you care "Sam said and I placed my sketch book on the table in anger ." Okay maybe I did not mean for it to come out like that .I just want you to be happy Mishti . You are one of the most successful fashion designers in your country ,you are a woman who has worked her way up to success . One heart break should not pull you down to this . Where is the happy Mishti that I know ? "she asked and I sighed ." I still have the memory in my head Sam . You of all people should know how much I did for kunal . He was always out always out with one excuse or the other. I'm busy , Don't do this Mishti my family likes conservative woman . I don't like this outfit on you ,don't eat this ,don't talk like this ....he practically changed everything about me I almost lost myself in the process .""" Plus he hated the fact that I was Christian ,he hated my principles. He didn't even support the decisions I made in life . He got really angry when I dropped out of med school to pursue a career In fashion and design "I said and Samantha sighed softly." I did everything in my power to make him happy Sam . He shouldn't have cheated on me at least not with my younger sister" I said and Sam shook her head ." Like they say ,a broken relationship is better than a broken marriage. I'm glad you walked out of the toxicity "Sam said with a broad smile." That's not what the tabloids have to say about the break up " I said and she laughed." Trust me girl , Kunal is a scumbag for the trash he vomits from his mouth in those interviews . And Mira ,I don't even know what to say about her "She said with a frown on her face ." That's by the way . It's late already Baby girl get your butts off that chair we need to go out and have dinner it's the festive season have you considered travelling ? " She asked and I raised my eyebrows." Where ? "I asked with a frown on my face. " Where else ? Home of cause . You didn't go home last year even if your mom practically begged you to return home to at least spend a few days with them . You hurt her with your refusal" Sam said and I chuckled as I picked my car keys and phone ."Amma {mom } said that to you didn't she ? "I asked and Sam chuckled." She is only trying to make up for Mira's mistake . "I said as I walked towards the door ." The woman misses her older daughter , it's high time you get passed Kunal and Mira and spend time with your mother . You know what ,I told her we are coming home for the Christmas ."She said and I froze on the spot ." You did what ? "I asked in shock ." Told her we will be in Mumbai for the Christmas . Now get over the shock and start preparing towards it . It's the season of love sweetheart and we don't want to push away the spirit of Christmas "she said with a chuckle." Non of this is funny Samantha !"I said and she raised both hands in surrender." You can shoot me later , who knows what will happen when you visit home ? Might end up getting the inspiration to sketch more designs " She said blinking her eyes innocently." Has anyone told you how much of a crook you are ? "I asked and she laughed." Yessssss you my friend have agreed " she said shaking her butts from left to right ." I did not even say a thing "I said in amusement." That's why I am your best friend ,I see everything . I hear your unspoken words" she said dramatically." That's a lie "I said as I laughed" It's the truth "Sam said walking in front of me as we made our way out of the company.Looking at the bright side of it ,I can't run forever . Maybe ,just maybe going home wasn't that much of a bad idea .***** HAYES " The Exhibition is supposed to hold on the 28 of December Hayes and your still seated in front of an empty canvas ,and I'm suppose to believe you can sell out the gallery that night ? What will we be selling boy make me understand " Sylvia my manager said as she fixed her glasses properly and threw me a curious look ." I'm waiting Mr Hayes Miller " she said and I opened and closed my mouth like a fish." It's not as if I'm doing this thing on purpose "I said calmly ." Oh ,and I'm supposed to believe that ! You are a big shot artist everyone has a painting from your gallery "she said throwing her hands in the hair ." Not everyone ,you're making it sound so serious "I said as I leaned on the chair properly ." I just feel like I've losed my touch , maybe one of those girls placed a spell on me or something "I said dramatically and she threw her pen at me which I caught before it could land on my face ." Ouch "I said and she shook her head. " Don't sit there and act like a complete drama king " She said and I sighed ." I can't paint anything ,I feel like I lost my inspiration "I said finally acting serious before Sylvia runs mad from my drama. " You lost your inspiration ? Do you know what this means ? " She asked frowning." Yeah ,it means I'm in trouble "I said and licked my bottom lip nervously." It's not the end of the world though , you just need to rest for at least a day or two and try painting again " She said and I sighed ." I think I need a holiday "I said and she stared at me with eyes wide open ." A holiday ? Jesus Hayes ! Are you tryna kill me ? " She asked sweating Seriously." It's Christmas Sylvia ,you should take sometime off work too and spend sometime with Elroy and Jarvis "I said refering to her husband and child." Leave Elroy out of this . Hayes hope this is not another silly plan of yours to go about having fun with girls " she said and I blinked twice ."I'm not like that "I said and she chuckled." Hehehehe and pigs can fly "she said making the smile on my face fade immediately." I promise this is not me trying to go play around with woman "I said and she pinched the bridge of her nose ." That's what you said before you started dating Clara ,then Viviana and the list is endless ..! "She bursted angrily. I dated someone named Viviana ? "I asked in shock ." Hayes you don't even remember the name of your Ex ,what you need right now is deliverance ! "She said and I raised my hands." Call the protocols before praying pastor Sylvia ! You can start speaking in tongues already . Christmas is just by the corner ,I'm tired of being possessed by the spirit of women " I said and she burst out laughing." You are crazy Hayes hahahahah "she laughed dramatically." See I made you smile . Laughter is the best medicine Sylvia , you should practice the habit of smiling always before wrinkles appear on your forehead " I said and she smiled." So ,what's the location? "She asked and I smiled ." My Cousin lives in India and he wants to host me for the Christmas ,I figured going away from the work energy would help "I said and she sighed ." India "she said and gave a nod ." I'll make preparations for it ,just please stay away from woman and the scandals" she said and I laughed ." Okayyyy"" I'm serious Hayes ! "She said with hands ok the waist .'" I know you are mum "I said and she laughed." I'm not your mother "she said walking in front ." Merry Christmas in Advance Syl "I said and she laughed ." Thanks Boo ,now make sure you get ready for your trip ." She said and left .I sat down with a thud and rubbed my forehead calmly . The empty canvas in front of me stared back at me .I wonder what Christmas has in store for me , whatever it is I hope it's worth it .