Chapter 8: Christmas
8:30 A.M. December 25, 2007
Mikel got up, looking at the clock showing 8:30. "Christmas time, and no one woke me. Wouldn't blame them, after the shit I went through." Mikel said as he got out of bed, wincing at his bruised body, still recovering from the beating he took.
As he went downstairs, everyone was waiting downstairs for him, showing the look on their faces that said-"We knew you were tired, but it's time."
"We going to stand here, or are we going to open presents?" Mikel exclaimed as he sat down on the couch waiting for a response. As the gifts were passed around, the activity was bustling. Branden and Fu playing cards, Jake with Rose doing whatever it is they do these days( I swear even I cant figure it out…), along with Haley sitting with Mom and Dad. As for Mikel, he had his right arm curled around his girlfriend Callie, and another one with a gift. As he opened it, he held out the red Sansa MP3 player to his eyes as he smiled. When he looked inside, he saw a note saying:
You were borderline this year, but I'm grateful for what you done. Improve on your behavior next year.
Sincerely,
Mr. C.
Before he could turn it on, his phone rang-it was his music director. As Mikel was on the phone, he learned that they want him to have a new Christmas song for an album-today.
"Alright, I'll be there as soon as I can." Mikel said as he hung up. "Gotta go-duty calls." Mikel said as he left the house.
At the studio…
"Alright. I want this to be fresh, good, and somewhat to the point, okay? Go." The producer said as he got the sound board ready.
(Music plays…)
A Hectic Christmas
I know it's Christmas eve
I feel what's on the way
Looking back at the time
When he didn't come that day
He left the children sad
Never thought it be that bad
Well this is what I have to say…
Chorus:
It's gonna be a hectic Christmas
Knowing what we have to face
Cause I have to break the chains
Holding down C today.
Knowing the facts
Of the things on the attack
It's gonna be a hectic Christmas
Another one coming my way
(instrumental break)
I just want this to go away
But I know that's not gonna change
(repeat chorus)
Another one coming my way
Another one coming my way
Another one…coming my way
Yeah.
"How's that?" Mikel said as he got out of the recording area. "Nice." The producer said as he went to the sound board. "Now, only ten more to go…" He said quietly.
"WHAT?!!! Aw man!!" Mikel groaned as he slumped on the couch.
It's done now. Oh, and the song was thought of by me(even though I'm not good with songs…at least I tried). Anyway, I hope you enjoyed A Hectic Christmas.