[ currently in a bored mood ]
i'll start writing crappy stories with grammar errors. Do mind with it. I'm just fill with boredom :]
Title ; A snowy day to remember
Date ; 19/12/2011 10:48pm
The warmness of her blanket , the fluffiness of the pillow , just once again made Abby felt like she just need to sleep again. The sun was already as yellow as the egg yolk and yet the lazy bum Abby is still lying on the bed trying hard to resist the urge of getting ready to wake up for Christmas.
It's Christmas but yet, it was just another sad and gloomy day for Abby. She had never felt so sad before, it's like she had everything but she just somehow lost her way of directions. She then forced herself to wake up in such a comfy situation. She rubbed her big eyes as her legs slide into the bunny slippers. Abby walked to the windows. She looked out and frowned.This year's Christmas is going to be different . It would be without him and yet the worst was told last night that broke her heart even more. This year, Christmas here is not going to snow.
The cooling surrounding,the white snow that covers everything , all that left was only kids that are wearing colorful sweaters running around building snow man and throwing snow balls were all not going to be happening in this year's Christmas. Abby frowned even more when she thought of that. She already make up her mind of what type of Christmas she's having. She even wrote down her plans and separate it to plan A and plan B , in case Plan A fails her or disappoints her.
As soon as Abby realized the sun was scorching enough to hurt her eyes, she immediately walked away from the window and stopped spacing out. She went straight to her bathroom and wash herself. She then come out from her bathroom and open her blue closet. She took out a white sundress and a red scarf. Just to have the Christmas feeling around.
Abby touched her star shaped necklace that is around her neck , she thought to herself
" Ethan, where were you when I needed you the most? "
All she wanted for Christmas is Ethan to be there for her wishing her a Merry Christmas and giving her a warm hug but that's not going to happen anymore. Ethan was told to be studied in America , which is such a far place away from Australia.He will not be coming back unless he graduates from high school.. what if he is also deciding to be there for university? Abby could not stop herself from thinking that far.
Abby sat infront of her dressing table, combing her long wavy brown hair that everyone admires. She even tried to adjust her smile by pushing her cheek muscles up . Her dimples immediately brought up as she smiled . She always think that her dimples are the most satisfying part on her face. After combing her hair, she walked straight out to her room. She knocked the door beside her room .
" Jess, wake up ~ It's time. " Abby yelled the door as she knocked the door louder and faster. The door was slowly opened. A girl with short hair rubbing her eyes with her pink pajamas. Her name is Jess. She's Abby best friend.
" Merry Christmas , my friend " Abby wished Jess and Jess nodded her head non-stop. Abby sighed. She knew Jess had been sleeping late because she had those weird nightmares that scares her and made her scream so loud that mummy had to crawled out from her bed to check on her. Abby pities her deep down from her heart. She knew nightmares are not nice to deal with , especially when those nightmares are with monsters and supernatural stuff. When those thoughts came out from Abby's mind , she immediately shivers from fear. She hate those stuffs.
She then stood down on the stool that is outside Jess's room . She's waiting for Jess to get ready. Abby can't wait for everyone to wish each other a merry christmas . She loves the warm fuzzy feeling when Christmas is here but yet ,there's no snow to make her feel more warm when it's cold. Her mind was full of she and Ethan's last year's Christmas memories. It made her feel more happier but to accept the fact that this year, he's not going to be with her really hurt her heart again. Abby took her necklace out and touch it gently . She planted a kiss on the star shaped pendant on her necklace and wished it a Merry Christmas. She knew, when she is thinking about Ethan,all she had to do , is to hold tight her necklace..
" BOO ! " Jess yelled at the right ear of Abby . Abby screamed as she was shocked and tiny tears can be seen in her eyes.
" You are spacing out again, Abby! Thinking of Ethan again? " Jess continued to questioned Abby. Abby nodded .
" sighs.. It's Christmas , Abby. What's more better than celebrating it with our family ? Put aside those sad things and let's have a Merry Christmas. " Jess tried to comfort Abby as she tried to pat her shoulders gently.
" I guess you are right, Jess. Let's go down " Abby answered her that made Jess smiled a little. Jess thought that Abby has finally figured it all out but no, Abby hasn't stopped thinking about Ethan.
Abby held Jess's hand and they both walked down together. Apparently, they were not the only one who is late. There are still spaces left on the dining table.
" Good Morning , Abigail and Jessica ! Did you guys have a nice sleep? " our mummy greeted us with her bright smile.
" Mum, do you even have to ask? Jess is having those nightmares AGAIN and Abby had to woke up all of the sudden to check if Jess had screamed till her lungs broken or not. " The mischievous John always had something bad to said but everyone burst into laughter.
" Don't mind that naughty Johnathan with his silly jokes . Go take a seat, breakfast will be served once everyone is up . " Mummy said it while giving Johnathan that deathly stare that everyone hates. John is still with his silly looks that made everyone giggled .
Abby and Jess found a place for themselves at the dining table. There were only 3 seats left. John seems to can't control himself from joking as he continued to joke around.
" Jess, hopefully your nightmares can stop or else we are not going to have our breakfast on time. You sucks man. " John again insulted Jess. Jess's face immediately became as black as charcoal , the strong smell of gunpowder is surrounding the atmosphere. Everyone knew that this time , John has offended Jess hard time now.
" Bite your tongue, John. You had gone too far ! " the boy that looked mature sat beside John, Isaiah shush John . Isaiah tried to stop John from going further but John pushed away his hands from his shoulders.
John , indeed still an immature boy immediately stood up on his chair .
" Guys ! Don't you think that Jess is annoying ? Everyone is sleeping so soundly and suddenly,someone just cried so loudly from her nightmare and scared everyone ! Jess should be kick out from the orphanage instead of staying here giving us hard time to sleep during the night! " John yelled at everyone that is on the dining table.
Everyone stayed silent. Everyone knew, John is the most immature kid in this orphanage home. Last time, everyone would fight back but now, no one bothered to fight back. Now,even the three spaces were filled. No one realize that until John stopped yelling. Everyone is giving a sad face but not Jess. She was even worse. The tears came out from her eyes were precious. Jess is the only girl that cried rarely. This time, John had gone too far. No one dare to make a noise but only Jess's whimpering was heard. Abby quickly hugged Jess tight. Jess cried even more harder.
Suddenly, a slapped sound was heard . Everyone was even more shocked. It was mummy . She slapped John. John touched his face and couldn't accept the fact that mummy had slap him. She glanced at everyone and stared at John.
" My dearest Johnathan, how can you be so immature when you are now 13 ? This is the orphanages' home. There's only people coming in but no people leaving unless they found someone who loved them and willing to give them a living.How can you even dare enough to tell Jess to leave when she needed us the most? She needed us to help her with her cases of nightmare. Do you like people to leave you alone when you have problem? Johnathan, this is OUR home. It's our job , our responsibility to compromise with each other ! It's not fair that people had to bear with your attitude but YOU DON'T. You only have the thoughts of opening your mouth and complain but why don't you have the thought of helping our friend here, Jessica with her nightmares? " Mummy left a long explanation to them .
John had nothing left to say as he left a short and soft note behind,
" sorry.. "
John walked out from the dining room and walked straight up to his room . He slammed his door hard .
What John did really spoil everyone's Christmas mood . Mummy looked really disappointed as she pushes the tray of food out from the kitchen. Everyone smiled a little when they smelled the fragrance coming from the food.
Suddenly, the sound of grumbling came out from one of the kid's stomach. Everyone laughed.
" Woophs ! Sorry. It's my fault ! " Helen's face was red and quickly apologize. Everyone laughed even louder when they saw Helen's cute reaction when she apologizes. Everyone smiled , except Jess who was still in the blues.
Everyone was served with omelette , green fruit vege salad and a cup of hot cocoa. The best serving for breakfast on Christmas . Everyone say their prayers before they eat and after that, everyone ate it so fast and happily as if they had forgotten what just happened just now. So yes, this is how this orphanage home's lives are. Everything can happen in just one moment but almost all the time , everything that are useless were forgotten. Actually, that's how life goes on. How can a person live on with almost everything to remember ? A person must learnt to let go when life continues.
Abby was stunt about the speed when Jess is having her breakfast. It's indescribably fast . Abby's heart broke even more when she knew, Jess still haven't forgive John. Jess may looked happy,she may looked like nothing had happened but deep in her heart, only Abby truly understands. Very fast, Jess is the one who finished her breakfast and she stood up putting her plates and cups to the kitchen. Abby wanted to comfort Jess but she knew,comforting wouldn't help but will end up getting scolded for no reason. Jess ran straight up back to her room.
" Merry Christmas my dears ! " Mummy wished everyone while holding a box of present. Everyone was excited. Mummy opened the box of present. It was a home made chocolate indulgence cake.
" WOW Thankyou , Mummy ! Merry Christmas . " Becca was the first one to thanked mummy and later on,everyone thanked mummy. Everyone is enjoying the slice of cake . Mummy was happy enough to see everyone enjoying the cake she bake for everyone . Everyone was at the dining table but not Jess, John and Abby.
Abby took 2 slices of cake up . She knocked the room door of Jess's . Hoping she will feel better after she ate the cake. Although Jess didn't give her the permission to open the door, she opened the door slowly. She saw Jess on the bed , covering her face with the pillow.
" Jessica, I bought cake for you. It's Mummy's special chocolate indulgence cake. You should try it ! " Abby tried to comfort Jess. Jess slowly took down her pillow and looked at the cake that Abby is holding. Abby smiled at her. She make her way to Jess bed and sat on the bed.
" Try it ! Everyone loves it and demand that these cakes should be bake all time,not only on Christmas. " Abby tried to cheer Jess up by giving her the piece of cake. Jess took one piece of cake and taste it. Jess smiled. Abby tried to taste her slice of cake too. Abby smiled too.
" It's so so so delicious ! " Jess said it as she ate the last bite of the cake. Abby nodded her head. They both ate their cake happily . Abby thought of her plans with Jess.
" Jess, why don't we go out and have a stroll at the park later? " Abby asked.
" I'm afraid I can't, Abby. I have already agreed to go out with Isaiah and Helen later. " Jess answered.
" Oh .. Um, that's fine , I guess. " Abby was a little down .
" Is that really fine with you, Abby? " Jess questioned Abby as she was scared she can't accept it.
Abby gave Jess a smile and answered, " I'm fine with it. I always have Plan B with me ! "
" Aww, Thank you my dear Abigail ! Merry Christmas and I love you . God bless you. " Jess gave Abby a warm hug that made Abby smiled a little.
" Merry Christmas, Jessica. I love you too. " Abby answered back.
" Abby, I'm going to get ready for later's outing. Have fun dear. I know you'll be just fine without Ethan around.. " Jess smiled.
Abby stood up and took the dishes up. She then walked out from the room. She then put the dishes at the kitchen and washed it. She thought to herself,
" Plan A was for me and Jess when it's not raining outside, while Plan B was for me and Jess when it's raining outside and we can do indoor activities but now, I afraid the 2 plans are failing me now. WHY MUST EVERYTHING BECOME SO GLOOMY FOR ME? First, my family doesn't wants me,Ethan left me and so as, Jess? I don't get it. It is Christmas and I had to celebrate my own now? Gosh... "
Abby finished washing the dishes and decide to stroll on the park on her own. She went upstairs and took her green jacket out. She wore her black boots out and stepped out from the gate of her home. Abby looked up and saw the sun still shining brightly. She guess, that the possibilities of snowing is very less .
Abby walked her way to the nearest park , The White Victoria Park. The sound of kids having fun at the seesaw , slides and swings really cheered Abby up .
" Hello, miss. Merry Christmas . This is for you " A guy with a bunny costume walked up to Abby and gave her a candy cane.
" Thank you, Mr Bunny." Abby thanked that bunny guy.
She is happy to receive a candy cane from a bunny guy. Indeed, coming out for a walk at the park is a great idea to escape the pain Abby is having in the orphanage's home. Christmas is all about family gathering,eating turkey, singing carol songs and of course, receiving a christmas gift that is under the christmas tree. All she knew was, she had no family at all , all she had for a family-like friends and mummy-like aunty with her.Eating turkey? She can't afford at all . Carol songs? She never knew the happiness in it.Christmas gifts? All she wanted was Ethan to be with her.
Abby then walked to a fountain and sat down. She enjoyed the breeze in the park , the atmosphere in the park , the water sound coming from the fountain. She think that this is happiness. Having to enjoy nature is a piece of happiness that is given by God. Abby smiled as she knew, God is fair enough to not give her family but to give her a pair of eyes, two ears , a nose and a mouth to feel the nature .
" My dear young girl , what's with that look ? " An old lady went nearer to Abby.
" Nothing's wrong , madam. Just a little disappointment is bothering me. " Abby answered honestly. She can never bear to lie an elderly.
"My dear, my dear. Life's short to let little things bother you , young lady. This is not the time for you to worry the future but it's the time for you to enjoy what you are now and make plans and aim for your future. Futhermore, it's Christmas. Do thank God for helping us all the way here,young lady. " The old lady then advised Abby.
Abby felt like she learned a lesson from this old lady here. She nodded and gave her candy cane to the old lady. The old lady smiled and shook her head. Abby knew why. The old lady had just a few tooth. Abby bowed as she was sorry. The old lady then smiled again stroking Abby's smooth hair.
" You have nice hair, young girl " The old lady praised Abby. Abby's face ,as usual became red.
" Thank you, madam. " Abby thanked that old lady.
The old lady put her hand into the fountain and played the water.
" Young lady, why don't you make a wish in this fountain? It's very spiritual and eventually,your wish will come true. I met my true love here , all because of the wish I made at this fountain. " The old lady said as there are few tears in her eyes rolling.
Abby stayed silence. She wanted to knew more. So,she asked.
" So , did you really met your true love here? "
The old lady looked at her with a sad look and answered,
" Yes, girl . I met the man I truly love in this White Victoria Park but , that was just a sad case of fate and destiny. "
Abby felt sad somehow. She continued to asked,
" What happened? "
The old lady looked at Abby again but this time,it's different, she really looked into Abby's eyes. Even Abby could feel the sadness in her eyes.
" Before that, what's your name, young lady? " the old woman asked.
" Abigail Clarke . " Abby answered.
" Ah, Abby for short,right? " the old woman said.
Abby nodded. The old woman knew that Abby wanted to know something from her. She smiled and continued her story ,
" 20 years ago, I was like you . Having the same problems ,as you. Little things could easily let me down. While this park ,White Victoria Park is always my favourite hangout. I lost my parents when I was only 13 and I was left all ,living in a big house alone .Until one day, there's this old lady, she told me that this fountain is spiritual . It can make any wish come true. So ,then , I made a wish in this fountain . I wished that I had love . So , the next day,I met this guy, my husband in this park. We became friends and later on, best friends and at last,became lovers and eventually married."
The old woman's tears came rolling down. Abby took a tissue from her pocket and gave it to that old woman.
" After a few years after our marriage, I accidentally checked up on my husband's phone and found out that he's been dialing the same number everyday. I was worried , was concerned about him so I gathered up my courage and dialed the phone number. All I heard was a girl telling my husband not to miss the gathering and even gave the details about it without saying HI . So, I went to the place the girl said. It was a bar. I saw my husband with the girl drinking alcohol. Then , I started to feel annoyed and fed up . I thought, my husband love me alot but he just betrayed me like that. Because of my stubbornness of knowing the truth, I ignored him for at least a month. Finally, one day I gathered my courage and wanted to knew more about this girl . Just that time, in here, The White Victoria Park , a strong earthquake strike and took my husband's life away. " the old woman told her story. This time, the old woman seems to be strong.
" The worst part was.. I found out that the girl was only my husband's closest cousin sister... I regretted for what I did... so young lady Abby, do cherish the time with your love one and thank God for giving you the fate.. "The old woman continued.
Abby suddenly felt like she learned something big from this old lady. The old lady looked up at the sky and said,
" I'm going home Abigail , the sky doesn't look good to me. It's like it's going to rain soon. So,goodbye.. hope to see you again somewhere. " The old lady stood up and waved to Abby. Abby waved back too.
Abby stood up too. She took a coin from her pocket. She held her coin tight and wished,
" I wished that.. I can see Ethan during this Christmas . "
She then threw the coin into the fountain. Hoping God will listen to her wishes and grand them.
Suddenly , a girl cried out of nowhere. Abby walked to that little girl and gave her a candy cane. At the same time, the bunny costume guy gave a candy cane to that girl too. That little girl smiled as she ran to her mother.
" Merry Christmas. HOHOHO. " The bunny guy laughed like a santa.
" You're not santa.You're just a silly bunny " Abby think it is not funny as she was still sad about that old lady's unfortunate incident.
That bunny guy removed his hat and Abby was even shocked to see that familiar face.
" ETHAN! " She screamed as she hugged him tight.
" Hello , Abby dear. " Ethan hugged back .
" Why did you come back ? I thought you were still at L.A . " Abby said.
" I missed you so I came back for Christmas. Don't you want me to come back ? " Ethan said.
Abby broke the hug and looked at him.
" Of course I want you to come back. All I want for Christmas is YOU ! " Abby said it so happily.
Ethan smiled and pointed Abby's nose. His hands on Abby's waist made Abby feel happy. Abby wrapped her hands around Ethan's neck . They looked very lovely .
Suddenly , Abby felt a water dripped on top of her head.
" Ethan,let's go home. It's going to rain soon. " Abby held Ethan's hand and wanted to move on. Ethan then pulled Abby as he wanted her to stay.
Then ,Millions of small snow came dropping down from the sky.Abby ran around like a small kid while Ethan just stand there and smile at the immature Abby.
" God, I love you ! " Abby shouted as she played around the snow.
" How 'bout me ? " Ethan asked.
" I love you too " Abby yelled back.
Ethan smiled brightly, happy to knew the girl she loved the most loves him too.
Abby was satisfied playing around the snow. She was so happy that it is snowing ! This tells her that, even small possibility can make thing come true.
" Dear, I'm going back home . I'm having a dinner with my parents. " Ethan said it while hugging Abby.
" Okay. I'm going back home too. Merry Christmas. " Abby said.
Ethan kissed Abby's forehead without her knowing and went to her ear ,
" Merry Christmas, I love you. "
Abby's face became red.
" Urm.. E- Ethan, I'm , I'mma head home.Merry Christmas.Goodbye " Abby said it shyly as the stupid smile shown at her face. She is completely drawn out her soul because of Ethan.
Abby walked home. She opened the gates and took out her boots. The minute she stepped into her house, there are confetti every where!
" Merry Christmas !! " Helen and Jess hugged Abby together at the same time.
" Merry Christmas ! " Abby wished back both of them.
" We came home earlier but you weren't home .. I hope I didn't disappoint you just now, Abby. " Jess said.
" No , you didn't. In fact, that was a part of my plan too. " Abby joked.
" Aaah, you and your plans. " Jess teased Abby.
Abby,Jess and Helen found their seats around the dining table.
" Merry Christmas. God Bless You, Abigail" Isaiah wished Abby .
" Merry Christmas , sucker. " John wished Abby too.
Abby was touched. She was in tears, tears of happiness.
" Thank you guys, Merry Christmas. " Abby couldn't help her tears and end up sobbing.
" Stop crying. It's christmas. " John teased Abby.
Later on, Mummy came up with a plate of turkey full of stuffing and she put it on the dining table.
" You're home Abigail ! Merry christmas. " Mummy gave a kiss on Abby's cheeks and patted her head.
They all then enjoyed the turkey. Everyone sang christmas carols and even exchange gifts . Although Abby did not have gifts, she sang some songs for everyone instead. Everyone was happy, so as Abby. Outside was snowing heavily, but in the inside, everyone was warm and fuzzy.
What Abby wanted for Christmas , is here at once.
The love she wanted, was here, Ethan and her family-like friends .
The snow she wanted, was here , snowing heavily , just for her,
The Christmas carols, they sang it together.
The Christmas gifts, they exchange it
The turkey , Mummy cooked it and it's all in their stomach.
Most of all , the happiness was found in a simple way. Sometimes, life wasn't about looking it complicated or hoping too much , we just need to live it simple and live now, not for the history or the future. We,human sometimes may complained alot, we may not find the things we want around us, we may not know how to cherish , but when we stop complaining, acknowledge things we already HAD instead we want, and start cherish what we all had, life would be more happier.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY FRIENDS :]
thankyou for reading ! :)
time : 10:48 pm. 20/12/2011
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