My Humble Adobe Of Short Stories

Christmas With My Past

I sat on the sofa biting my nails, my leg constantly shaking from the nervousness.Being in that same house again gave me an uncomfortable feeling.The sun's rays were bursting in through the window giving my once favourite painting a golden glow.The ocean waves crashed on the beach and the sea shells adorned my caramel curls.Who would have thought that those memories would forever be captured in just an artistic work.That beautiful day on the beach was still painted in my thoughts.

For the third time, I looked at the grand doors, my only escape route from this forbidden house.My feet hitched to run towards my car.

The squeaking of shoes caught my attention as ‘Mr I-don’t-wanna-see-his-face-again’ walked through those same doors.How ironic, the place which felt like heaven not less than fifteen minutes ago was actually a trap of the devil.

The devil was shocked at first to see me sitting in his dungeon, (although it is unfair to call that mansion a dungeon) but as soon as the circumstances registered into his dumb head, he smirked.

“Ahhh it's such a pleasure to see you again, my babyboo, Jaydeth”

“Sadly, the feeling isn't mutual, Ex.”I replied.Jaydeth please control your anger.You don't wanna piss him before asking for favour.

But alas I should have known him better. Instead of being annoyed, he  looked……….. Amused.What's wrong with this jerk. His mysterious baby blues looked into my jades, holding a staring contest.A few minutes passed before he spoke.

“Somebody is in a bad mood. Woke up on the wrong side of the bed, didn't you?This jerk has a name too, Hayden-you might be familiar.” I just rolled my eyes. “And you know that you are standing in my house, right. So don’t  speak to me this way.” He finished.

I hated it when people were right.He was my life jacket and obviously I didn't want to be kicked out of the house before I could persuade him.

I gave him a fake smile "Yeah I would have considered speaking to you in a proper manner if you wouldn't have cheated on me.” I snapped.

“Oh come on babyboo, that was four years ago and we only dated for three months so we weren't even that close. Stop acting like a jealous girlfriend and go all Jaydeth on me.”

“You know, I wouldn't go all Jaydeth on you, if you wouldn't have cheated on me with Danielle, who is now my ex best friend.And then you had the guts to tell me that ‘I am just one of your experiments.” I screamed.

“Technically I did not tell you, instead I told Danielle, you just happened to overhear the whole conversation.”He mumbled. “Anyways if you are just here to shout at me for what happened four years ago, then you can go away.” The volume of his voice increased.

“No, wait. I want your help……..” The jerk smirked, raising both his eyebrows.I can't believe I am doing this. Taking a deep breath in, I continued, “As you obviously know that it is Christmas in about one week.I want you to come to my house for the grand dinner as…………. My boyfriend.”

Hayden burst into hysterics when he heard my request. But when he noticed my dry look he gained composure.

“Oh, so you are serious. But why me?”

“Because all my friends are busy that night.Don't worry you were my last option.So don't feel special.
Plus I know that you can keep the mouths of my aunts’ shut with your smart retorts.” I finished my sentence, mumbling the last part.This made his face lighten up.

“And what made you think that I don't have plans for Christmas Eve? I guess you don't know that I have to go to my girlfriend's family dinner too.So sorry, this handsome face won't be able to be your date this Saturday, my love.”