It Ain't Black And White

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Cora.

"Are you off to mandlas parents after this?" "Three stops in between" "what?" I grinned "yeah, I need to go places" "what places?" "Ahh well..that's a secret" hearing them all laugh, I grinned. "Before you go. We have something for you both" "we don't.." "Nuh" "argh fine". Mom and dad both walked off then came back with a present for both of us. "You didn't need to get us anything" "you got us something" "it was a bit of fun" "open them" grabbing my present, I thanked mom and dad like mandla did.
"Holy shit" I looked at mandla then back to my present. "this is gorgeous" "maybe a little girls touch to the bachelor pad" mandla and I laughed "a little touch?. How cool is this" seeing mandla with a dj light system I grinned "they be knowing we love to dance" "can even change the mood" mom winked my way making me chuckle "we love these, thank you" "you are welcome". "argh, they are still here. What you got them something, even him?" "yeah we are very lucky" "ugly ass bitch" "AMELIA" "don't worry about her mom. She needed to get the tiara third handed" "argh" Amelia stomped her foot and walked off making dad smirk "you had too" "she is just spoilt. It's supposed to be a good day" "you are right it is. You two have places to be".
"Don't you even think about leaving with out giving the best chef a hug" mandla and I both grinned "we wouldn't dream of it" "yeah you wouldn't".
Giving Marybeth, mom and dad a hug. Mandla hugged mom and Marybeth then shook my dads hand. "Looking forward to seeing you both again soon" "and you too" "agreed. Have a good evening".
"Okay where to next?" "Corey's" "what?" "I need to give him his present" "how many did you buy for?" "A few" "more than" "shh".

"Oh cora and who is this?" "This is my partner mandla..." "CORA" I chuckled "mandla, this is sandy" "merry Christmas" "sorry for intruding on the family holiday" "oh none of that" "cora and mandla" "just stopping to say merry Christmas. We have this for you" "what?" "Oh just take it" Corey grinned "thanks guys" "welcome" Corey opened his present. Seeing his eyes light up I grinned "enjoy" "wait what is..an invite to stingers?" "I hope you are joining us Corey" "you bet your ass I am" mandla and I laughed "thanks you two" "welcome. See ya soon" "ay nah, I want a damn hug" I chuckled. Giving Corey a hug, he shook mandlas hand. "Thanks guys and merry Christmas" I grinned "right back at you".
"What did you give him?" "We gave him a flying lesson and an invitation to stingers" "cora that's three fifty" "nah..I sweet talked the company" mandla laughed "so how much?" "Two" "ehh not bad. Now where?" "Uncle's and auntys" mandla grinned "expected but not the last place" "nope".

"Cora and mandla not expected" "wow merry Christmas" Reagan laughed "merry Christmas to both of you. It's good to see you both" "and you too. We have these for you" "cora you didn't need to get us anything" "yes I did. Where's uncle?" "he's coming. Do you two have time to stay?" "Not really we have one more place before going to see mandlas family" "cora and mandla. Merry Christmas" "same to you" "what she said" "what is..cora" I grinned "you will like them, I promise" mandla laughed "oh here we go".
Watching uncle and aunty open their shirts they both laughed "cora Laine" "damn, you be in trouble" "these are.." uncle and aunty laughed again "you are quite hilarious. I can't be wearing these in public" "not a good idea" uncle laughed "thanks cora. You have definitely made our day" "we are happy to put a smile on your face. Quick I need hugs" giving them both a hug, mandla hugged aunty and shook uncle's hand. "Merry effing Christmas" hearing them both laugh, we got in the car. "you are unbelievable you know that" "yeah but you are with me" "damn right I am".
Driving to the cemetery, mandla slightly put his head down. "The last place" I nodded "yep. I come here every year. Come on" "but.." "move it" mandla grinned "fine".
Grabbing out the four roses and a box of favorites, mandla looked at me curious.
"You'll see".
"All together?" "All four in a line. From eldest to youngest" mandla nodded. Placing a white rose on Ezra and Jillians graves, I placed the pink ones on ebony's and Clara's.
"Merry Christmas you four. Miss yas more everyday. Got quite a few delicious treats to eat for you" mandla grinned.
Grabbing out some chocolates, I handed the box to mandla. "you do this every Christmas?" "Sure do. Every time I went to Ezra's, Clara or Jillian would have a box sitting on the bench ready to eat" mandla and I ate a few as we stood Infront of the four of them. "For you four" I internally grinned. "Ready to go see your parents?" "Just a warning it won't just be my parents and brother" "argh I don't have presents for everyone" "they don't need em. Come on" "alright". "See Yas next time. Love Yas" mandla grinned "you always speak to them?" "Of course. Bit rude though. They don't reply" mandla let a small laugh slip "it sure is".

Mandla.

This girl of mine is incredible. She has a heart of gold and very cheeky. There is never a day, where I am unhappy in any way being in her company.
Arriving at my parents, when we got out. Cora opened the boot. "How many presents have you got in there?" "Five" "five?" "Yep" hmm what's this girl up to.
Entering the house momma and dad came straight up to us. "Merry Christmas both of you" "merry Christmas" "merry Christmas, thanks for having us" "Cora" I chuckled seeing palesa run over. "Girl I'm glad you are here" "what?" Cora handed her a present making me shake my head "cora and mandla ya didn't have ta.." "oh shoosh" seeing palesa rip into her present my eyes went wide "holy shit" I'm going to punish this girl. "This is..wow I'm speechless" palesa jumped at cora and I, making us laugh "merry Christmas my delicious caramel" "thank you. Right back at ya".
"Ay now we talking. Mandla move it" I smirked "boy you be playing with fire" "nah it's Christmas, I deserve a hug" cora smirked "just one" "argh" I laughed as kaikura hugged cora "this is for you, from us" "what?.. thanks" "welcome" "cora I'm going to kick your butt" "looking forward to it. Here give these to your parents" I internally grinned "why?" "Your parents" I chuckled "this is going to be fun" "yep".
"Momma and dad. These are for you" "mandla you didn't have to get us anything" "it's from cora and I, not that I know what they are" momma and dad both chuckled "we do love that girl".
Watching momma and dad open their presents, seeing the shirts, we all laughed "cora get over here" "coming" seeing cora with a cheeky smirk on her face, I chuckled as momma spoke "girl you have definitely outdone yaself. These be priceless" "I'm happy you like them". "Mandla" seeing cora hold up a present, I shook my head "Nuh" "don't be rude and accept the damn present" cora laughed at dads comment "well?" Taking the present, I looked at her with a small grin. Oh she is going to be in big trouble. Opening the present my eyes went wide. "cora Laine" "I'm in trouble" pulling out a matching bracelet for my chain mom spoke "wow cora that is definitely a nice bracelet" "it matches him and the chain around his neck" putting the bracelet on, I pulled her close and pressed my lips on hers "you are in big trouble" cora grinned "two presents each, I believe we are even" "wow" palesa grabbed my hand looking at the chain then at my necklace "girl you can marry me anytime" I grinned "you have your own bracelet" "cora did you buy palesa a bracelet?" Palesa held up her wrist "she be my girl, I needed to spoil her for Christmas".
"Mandla who is this?" "Aunty this is my gorgeous partner cora" "dear you are exceptional" "thank you. It's great to meet you" "polite. I like her" I grinned "she is but can keep me on my toes" "us girls are good at that" aunty winked, making cora laugh "I will be keeping him on his toes for a long time" "you better. I want to hear all about it" "momma you be stirring my girl up?" "Nah just mandla. You two be close?" "Yeah we be, she be my girl and look at this momma" aunties eyes lit up "girl you be marrying her" "nah aunty she be mine, palesa can only spend time with her"