Chapter 25: The Christmas Cringle part 1
It was Christmas Eve and at the same time the night of the ball. Sam, Wendy and little Chloe we're at the Mason Manor getting ready in Sam's bedroom.
''Auntie Sammy, where's mom?'' Chloe whined.
''She said she's coming. Don't hold your bladder. Go and pee before you explode.'' Sam said.
And with that, Chloe ran straight inside the bathroom.
''Sam, where's your dress?'' Wendy asked as she laid hers on Sam's bed.
''It's in the closet.'' Sam replied.
''Okay and your outfits?'' Wendy asked. ''Seriously Sam, you need to get ready in time.''
''They're already inside the suitcase, okay?'' Sam laughed. ''Don't be too stressed. It's just a ball, Wendy.''
''And where is Melanie? Ugh! We're so going to be late!'' Wendy complained.
Just as Sam was about to speak, Melanie came running inside the room.
''I'm here, I'm here!'' She exclaimed as she dropped the dresses on Sam's bed.
''It's about time. Now quick, Chloe's in the bathroom.''
''Sam, you have the stockings that I told you about?'' Melanie asked.
''Oh, they're here.'' Sam said as she got a pair of fishnet stockings and handed them to her.
Mel grabbed the dresses and ran towards the bathroom door, knocking on it. ''Chloe, it's me. I got your dress.''
As if on cue, Chloe came out of the door.
''Is it pink?'' She asked.
''No, I returned them just like you said.''
Chloe nodded as she let Melanie slip inside the bathroom and closed it shut.
''I'll be changing in the closet.'' Sam announced as she grabbed her dress and walked inside the walk-in closet.
''Guys, hurry up! We only have a few minutes before the Limo's here.
''What about Uncle Shane? And Uncle Max? And Uncle-'' Chloe asked through the closed door.
''They're going ahead of us. They have to set the equipment.'' Wendy said as she went inside the dressing room. ''They're one of the first ten to perform after Madison Till's performance.''
''Madison Till? Oh, I love her!'' Melanie said as she walked out of the bathroom wearing her dress while Chloe was wearing hers.
Chloe's dress is a dark blue miniature version of a ball gown with a black ribbon belt and was all covered with black floral embroidery and black laces just below it that went up to her thighs. She was also wearing a black blazer and to top the outfit, Sam's old black fishnet leggings and black high boots.
Melanie, on the other hand, was wearing a sleeveless cream colored dress with black laces on the edge of the dress that stopped just below her knees. It matched her short brown silky hair as the dress flowed naturally on her body.
Just as Melanie scooped Chloe up in the bed to adjust her dress, Wendy came out of the dressing room. Chloe cooed as she saw her aunt.
''Auntie Wendy, you look very pretty!''
Wendy was wearing a stripped black and white sleeveless turtleneck dress that stopped just above her knees.
''Thank you, Chloe and you look lovely in yours too.'' She smiled. ''Melanie, your dress looks amazing. It really does. You have a good eye at picking them.''
''Thanks, Wendy.'' She smiled as she glanced up at Wendy then back at Chloe. ''Now sweetie, hold still.''
''Sam, are you done yet?'' Wendy asked as she walked over towards the closet.
''Yup,'' She replied just as Wendy finished speaking; she stepped out and was met with gasps.
''Is that my twin sister?'' Melanie asked as she eyed Sam.
She rolled her eyes and walked over to the dresser. ''We're not twins if we don't even look alike.''
''Sam, you look absolutely stunning!'' Wendy exclaimed. ''That dress was made for you.''
She was wearing a strapless black cutting edge dress that stopped just between her thighs with three belts made of pure diamonds. She was also wearing black leggings with diamonds on both the sides of her legs and her black high top boots.
''Can I borrow that when I'm older, Auntie Sammy?'' Chloe asked, admiring her aunt.
Sam chuckled. ''Of course you can, Chlo. And you look devious in your outfit.''
''Thank you,'' She giggled.
''You two look great!'' Sam exclaimed as she looked at both Wendy and Melanie.
''Not as good looking as you,'' Melanie laughed.
''Oh, shut up, you.'' Sam smiled, truthfully flattered.
Just then, Wendy's phone buzzed.
''Hello?'' She said as she picked it up.
Wendy, this is Will. We're downstairs. The limousine's here. Rodger, Pam and Derek are done too.
''You're here? Downstairs?'' Wendy panicked.
Sam grabbed the phone from Wendy. ''Will, Mason here. We'll be down in a couple of minutes.''
And with that, she ended the call.
''Okay, everyone almost done with the make-up?'' Sam asked as she ran to her dresser and quickly applied an amount of eyeliner and lip gloss.
''I'm done, Sammy.'' Melanie said as she powdered Chloe's face. ''Wendy, we're done.''
''Okay, good. Now, come on!'' Wendy exclaimed as she opened the door for them. ''Ball, here we come!''
Once they reached the last step of the staircase, audible gasps were heard.
''Is that you little sister?'' Will asked.
Wendy rolled her eyes but a smile was plastered in her face. ''Yeah, yeah, yeah. Before you say something, thanks. You clean up good too, William.''
Will was wearing a simple black tux and slacks with a plain white undershirt and an orange-red tie.
''Honey, you look lovely,'' Derek said to Chloe. ''Like a little demonic princess.''
Chloe giggled as she ran towards her father. ''You look good too, Daddy.''
Derek was wearing a black tux and slacks with a cream colored undershirt and a brown tie.
He smiled and turned his gaze on his wife. ''And you look amazingly beautiful,''
Melanie blushed and gave him a kiss on the cheek. ''And you sir, are just too good to be true.''
Melanie then walked over towards her mother and stepdad.
''Melanie dear, you look-''
''Enough with me, you look gorgeous mom. And you look good too Rodge.'' She said.
Pam was wearing a silky white long gown with a fluffy winter overall coat that was the same height as the gown. Rodger, on the other hand, was wearing a white tuxedo with matching slacks and an open black undershirt.
''You look...'' Rodge was going to compliment her but noticed Melanie's expression. ''...like my stepdaughter, Melanie. Have we met before?''
''Rodge,'' She giggled.
''By the way, where's Sam?'' Pam asked, ''I want to see her wearing her dress. I've been dying to see her in it for days.''
''Yes, where is your not so twin sister, Melly?'' Rodger asked, looking around.
''Oh, she's upstairs. Shane called her. And yes, she's gorgeous in that dress!'' She said, ''She'll be down in a couple of-''
''Mase? Is that you?'' Will exclaimed.
Sam was walking briskly down the flight of stairs.
''Sam, you look-''
''No time for compliments, Mom. Come on! Something's wrong. Let's go now!'' She said quickly.
''What is it?'' Rodger asked.
''Madison Till cancelled her performance.'' She said as they were all seated inside the Limo.
''Madison cancelled her performance? Then that means -'' Wendy said.
''Velocity can't perform. That's not good,'' Rodger filled in.
''James, step on it!'' Sam exclaimed to the driver and off they go.
A few minutes had passed and they were walking briskly inside the enormous convention hall.
''Where are they?'' Rodger asked.
''Backstage, now come on and follow me.'' Will said as he ran to the left wing.
''Mom, stay here with Melanie, Derek and Chloe. We'll be right back. Wendy, come on!'' Wendy and Sam were following Will and Rodger to the backstage when they heard a loud ruckus.
''What's going on here?'' Rodger said as they walked in.
''Rodger,'' It was Lucas Radner, aka, Dane's Father.
''Luke, what's happening here?'' Rodger asked as he walked towards him with the three just behind him.
''Tonio's making a scene. Madison just cancelled on her performance!'' He explained.
''That good for nothing woman! I cannot believe she cancelled the most soon to be outstanding performance she would ever do in her life! That ungrateful little- ''
''Tony my friend, calm down.'' Rodger said.
Tonio, or as Rodger referred to as Tony, stopped his tantrum and turned around.
''Rodger, my pal, when did you arrive?'' He asked, his anger dying down in the process.
''Just a few moments ago. What's this I heard about a cancelled performance?'' Rodger asked him.
''Oh,'' He grumbled. ''Madison cancelled her performance tonight,''
''Did she tell you why?'' Lucas asked.
Tonio rolled his eyes. ''No, she did not.''
''So, how are we going to solve this then?'' It was Will who asked.
Just then, Sam's phone buzzed.
''Hello?'' She whispered.
Sam, it's Carly. We just arrived inside the convention hall and let me tell you, it's HUGE! And I just saw Mariah Carey!
''That's nice, Carly. Look, I have to go,'' And with that, she ended the call.
''Who was that?'' Wendy asked.
''Carly. They're just arrived. And she saw Mariah Carey outside- ''
Wendy and Sam's eyes went wide and turned their heads to Rodger.
''RODGER!'' They both exclaimed.
He turned around and gave them a confused look. They signaled him to come closer and he did so.
''Mariah Carey's outside,'' Wendy informed him.
He still looked as confused as ever.
''Well, yes, because all of the people under the Music Industry are invited.''
''No,'' Sam said. ''We just thought; why not let her perform in replacement of Madison Till?''
Rodger's eyes glittered. He then ushered Wendy and Sam forward to the two men in front who were arguing and Will trying to calm them down.
''My friends,'' Rodger began. ''This is my stepdaughter Sam and her and Velocity's manager, Wendy Braun.''
They stopped and turned around to look at them.
''Sam, Wendy, so good to see you again!'' Lucas exclaimed as he hugged the two.
''It's good to see you too, Mister Radner.'' Sam smiled at him.
''Ah, Miss Sam Mason, it's so good to finally meet you!'' Tony exclaimed as he shook her hands. ''And Miss Braun, I've heard many things about you.''
''Um, thank you.'' They said rather awkwardly.
''They have a brilliant idea to save the show.'' Rodger said.
''Okay then, let's hear it.'' Lucas said.
''Mariah Carey is invited to the party, am I correct?'' Wendy asked them and they all nodded.
''Well, we both thought that since she's here and she's like a legend, why not let her perform in replacement of Madison?'' Sam said. ''I mean, it would be a totally memorable performance. Just think, not just the teens and kids of today will watch, but also the teens of yesterday!''
''It will be the awaited live performance they wished to see.'' Wendy added.
Lucas grinned. ''Brilliant! It's perfect!''
''Indeed it is.'' Tonio agreed. ''I'll go tell the head.''
And with that, Tonio walked out of the backstage.
''That was a rather brilliant idea, you two!'' Lucas complimented them as the two girls smiled.
''Sam? ''
''Wendy?''
''Guys!'' Wendy exclaimed as Velocity emerged out of the curtains.
''We heard,'' Max said. ''Thanks for that. We thought we wouldn't be able to perform one of our songs tonight. Wouldn't want to disappoint the fans.''
''Super Mason and Wonder Braun to save the day!'' Drew exclaimed as he did a superman pose.
''Shut up, you.'' Sam laughed.
''Come on,'' said Rodger. ''Let's go and join the party!''
They all exclaimed as they ran out of the backstage, but was met by none other than Carly.
''Guys!'' She exclaimed as she ran and hugged them all. ''Great to see you!''
''Great to see you too, Carly.'' The guys all said. ''Sorry, but we have to go now. We need to get ready to perform.''
''Okay, good luck Velocity!'' Carly waved them a goodbye. ''Oh, and nice tuxes!''
''You look dashing by the way, Carly.'' Wendy complimented.
''Yes, very pretty indeed.'' Sam agreed.
Carly was wearing a strapless pink dress with some black on the center of it that stopped a few centimeters above her knees and a black ribbon belt to hold the outfit in place.
''You look lovely too, Wendy.'' She said. ''And Sam, your dress fits you perfectly.''
''Thanks, Carly.'' Sam muttered as she looked around.
''Hey ladies,'' It was Gibby, wearing a simple black tuxedo with a pink necktie. ''You two look lovely.''
''Hey Gibster,'' The two said in unison.
Just then, the first performer started to sing and music filled the huge convention hall.
''Can I have this dance?'' Gibby asked in a British tone as he held a hand to Carly.
She giggled then took it in hers. ''Of course, you may. Excuse me, guys.''
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening,
In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight,
We're happy tonight.
Walking in a winter wonderland.
Gone away is the bluebird,
Here to stay is a new bird
He sings a love song,
As we go along,
Walking in a winter wonderland.
In the meadow we can build a snowman,
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say: Are you married?
We'll say: No man,
But you can do the job
When you're in town
''Come on,'' Wendy exclaimed over the music as she grabbed Sam's arm and dragged her.
They walked through the dancing crowd and spotted Melanie carrying Chloe and talking to Derek while Pam was nowhere in sight.
''Where's mom?'' Sam asked as she neared Melanie.
Melanie looked around, ''She was here a minute ago. She must've found the buffet.''
''There's a buffet?'' Wendy, Sam and Chloe asked.
Melanie nodded and pointed to the direction of the place.
''Mommy, can I come with Aunt Wendy and Aunt Sammy?'' Chloe asked, squirming around her arms.
''Will you?'' Melanie asked as she dropped Chloe on the floor.
''Sure!'' Sam smiled as she grabbed Chloe's hand. ''We'll be back,''
They headed towards the buffet table and got their food. They then took a seat on one of the available tables and started to eat.
''Look, Velocity's performing!''
Put down video games
Pick up some candy canes
And hang a wreath on your door
Give back to those in need
Bring peace and harmony
Cause that's what Christmas is for
''That's one out of the two performances, right?'' Sam asked as Wendy nodded.
And this Christmas, this Christmas
We'll celebrate a wonderful year
ooh this Christmas, this Christmas
We'll decorate the halls with love and cheer
''Hey Guys!'' It was Freddie. ''Mind if I join you?''
''Sure, no problem!'' Sam grinned as he took a seat next to her.
''Where have you been?'' Wendy asked him as she took her fork and began eating her Spaghetti.
''Backstage. I was helping Will and Shane with the wirings and such.'' He said as he took a sip of his punch.
''You're not gonna eat, Uncle Freddie?'' Chloe asked as she neared her plate towards him.
''I just ate a while ago, Chloe,'' He smiled at her. ''But thank you.''
She smiled at him sweetly and resumed eating.
Freddie couldn't help but look at the blonde seated next to him, admiring her as the light made her blue eyes glittered.
Happy Holiday
Spread the love on Christmas Day
Singin' Happy Holiday
We can make a beautiful Christmas
So Beautiful!
''Sam, Freddie, excuse me for a moment. Rodger needs me. And I'll inform him about when will you be performing.'' Wendy said.
''Okay,'' Both Sam and Freddie said.
''Can I come? Please?'' Chloe begged.
''Fine,'' Wendy said as she ushered Chloe to follower her.
''Having fun?'' Sam asked as she faced Freddie.
''Yeah, a little. Quite awkward actually, considering I know only a few people here.''
Sam chuckled. ''Don't worry about it, just have fun! If you want, you can tag along with me.''
Freddie was taken aback by the offer. ''Really?''
''Sure!'' Sam exclaimed. ''Come on.''
And with that, she stood up, took Freddie's hand in hers and started to walk towards the huge crowd.
We can make a beautiful Christmas
Happy Holiday
Spread the love on Christmas Day
Singin' Happy Holiday
We can make a beautiful Christmas
''This is going to be one heck of a night,'' Freddie thought as he squeezed Sam's hand.
-End of Chapter-
And, DONE! Part one of the ball is finished! The part two might take a long one to update, considering tomorrow is back to school for me. So, I hope you all can wait! :)) Thanks so much for the reviews you guys! Hoping for more!
Oh, and I would like to thank:
HeyHeyIt'sEmC for making this story your favorite!
And for the people who reviewed the last chapter, THANK YOU!
Anyone mad at Rex aka Christopher Cane on iBloop 2? Coz I know I am. Anyone saw iStill Psycho? I found Carly saying how cute guys looks when they sleep to Freddie is a little annoying… -sighs- Hope Dan's not reconsidering Creddie or all Seddiers might die of pure agony. Anyways, Thanks for reading and please do review! Gotta go read harry potter now. BYE! :D
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