Alice placed the phone down with a sigh and sat back into the oversized, leather chair that resided in Georgina's study. She'd just booked her plane tickets back from Heathrow. She'd made a decision to go via Cape Town. Not only was it cheaper that way, it would also allow her to go and see a certain young man. He too needed to go home for Christmas! Now she had to call him and make some... slightly altered arrangements. She quickly flicked through her phone, looking for the number she needed, before tapping it into Georgina's ancient yet still usable phone. It wasn't long before she heard a familiar South African tone.
"Hey Max."
"Alice! How are you?" Max asked politely.
"Fine thanks, how about you?" Alice replied softly.
"Good thank you very much!" Max grinned,
"Great, listen Max. I'm going back to Africa on the 10th December, but I could only get a flight to Cape Town..."
"Alice of course you can stay here the night!" Max laughed cutting her off, "There's loadsa room."
"That's great but I was kinda gonna hope..." Alice began, playing dumb.
"I would take you up?" Max finished, "Alice... if this is so I'll..."
"Well yeh, but you know, there's no plan to it. If I could go to Jo'burg..."
"Yeh I know... I suppose I have to listen to Rosie's explanation at some point."
"Stay for Christmas!" Alice pleaded, "It'd be nice to have nearly all the family back home."
"I'll think about it. Now when's your flight get in, you're darling step-son in law will pick you up and chauffeur you to your accommodation." Max beamed, using his aren't I so charming tone."
"One in the afternoon! And that tone works on no-one but Rosie!" Alice laughed, "Anyway, I suppose you're busy so I'll let you get off. Thanks a lot Max!"
"You're welcome. See you and Charlie soon." Max replied before the phone went dead.
Alice smiled, she was going home and she could not wait!
(x)
"Are you sure this is it?" Danny asked Liv as they embarked on day two of Christmas shopping.
"Yes! Jesus Christ, I hope you aren't like this with Alice..." Liv drawled as he put the said perfume into the basket.
"Alice usually doesn't give me choice." Danny admitted, "I just carry things."
"Good idea!" Liv grinned throwing the basket into his arms. "Right, now to complete Alice's hamper! You do spoil her!"
"She deserves it!" Danny grinned, "But, I really need to go to the bank."
"Why?" Liv asked as they passed a aisle full of ladies gifts, an aisle she wanted and also found more appropriate.
"Because, I need to talk someone to check stuff." Danny explained blasé. Liv frowned, no way was she being stuck in a bank with him and a finance manager. "If you wanna stay here, I'll leave you some money. You know where the bank is when you're done."
"Thank you!" Liv beamed, smiling sweetly as he handed over the money. He quickly kissed her forehead before dashing off. Liv smirked slightly, he was full of beans! Ever since Alice had said she'd be coming back he'd been gradually getting worse but today he was very excitable. She began to wander down the aisle, picking odd bits up. She smirked as she saw a box of 'After Dinner Willies', she picked them up, Rosie would see the funny side of those! She gasped as she saw the perfect gift for Alice. She quickly picked it up, rushing over to the attendant to personalise it! She couldn't wait for Alice to open this!
(x)
"Georgina." Alice broke the silence that was lingering in the kitchen. Alice was sat at the table as Georgina cooked dinner. She'd been hoping to get her alone all day but Charlotte or one of her many employees kept getting in the way.
"Alice?" Georgina asked as she continued chopping potatoes.
"I'm really grateful for all you've done for me and Charlie. It's been really good of you..."
"But you're heading back to South Africa. Yes dear I know." Georgina smiled,
"How?" Alice began, confused. Why did Georgina always find out her secrets? Was she that bad at hiding them? She found out about her and Danny so easily too all those years back.
"You left your paperwork in my study." Georgina smiled, "Why via Cape Town?"
"Cheaper." Alice said quickly, Georgina turned round, "So Max has no choice but to go to Leopards Den... but it is cheaper too!"
"Does Danny know yet?"
"No. I was hoping to surprise him! I'm gonna text Liv though and let her know, she'll get it." Alice smiled as she grabbed her phone.
"Ok." Georgina smiled, "At least I can send my Christmas presents off with you!"
Alice simply laughed as she hit send on her phone.
(x)
Liv was stood at the counter paying when she heard the familiar Marimba tone of her iPhone. A message! She smiled as she saw it was off Alice. She quickly grabbed her numerous bags and thanked the assistant before reading it.
'Hi Liv, hope you're ok. I got something to tell you ;) xxx'
Liv frowned slightly, she was intrigued!
'Hey, all's good, you? TELL ME! Xxx'
It was seconds later when she received an essay back off Alice.
'I'm going to be home for Christmas! Though gonna go via Cape Town and get Max. Gonna surprise you all! Well, everyone else! But you know what I'm like, need to tell someone or I'll burst! So please don't tell Danny hehe! Tickets booked, get to CT on 11th. See you soon! Miss you xxx'
'OMG! As if! Can't wait, that's like... 6 days away! Secret's safe but OMG! I love you Alice! See you soon! Xxxxx'
Liv continued to text Alice as she walked to the bank. She couldn't wait to get on the phone to her! This was going to be awesome!
A/N- Hope you like ;') Sorry it's a bit poopy... It's kind of a filler t'night!