Chapter 32
The Date
The cold crisp air enjoyed tickling people's noses. Christmas was just around the corner, and every kid was excited. And most parents were too. They could get days off from work, spend time with their families, enjoy a bottle of wine and cosy up to the fire. Christmas was everyone's ideal holiday, except from Wally. "This is a nightmare!" screamed Wally. He was busy wrapping Sophie's present. Kimi, his now seventeen daughter popped her head around the corner. "What is?" she asked sweetly. He quickly hid himself over the presents. "Go away!" he instructed. She giggled. "Fine I was going to help you, but I guess I can leave you to it…." replied Kimi. She knew she would get her way, she always did. "Fine, but don't look at your presents." he replied while feeling defeated. Kimi grinned and grabbed the wrapping paper, scissors and cello-tape. As she was wrapping her mother's new purple bracelet; which had her mother's birthstone attached to it, she glanced outside the window. The wind rustled the trees, most of the leaves were already on the ground. Little droplets of snow were falling. Maybe this year they'll finally get a white Christmas. She noticed out of the corner of her eye her best friend standing outside her driveway. "Must dash dad, I'll finish these later!" she said quickly. She stood up from the grey carpet and rushed towards the front door. Poor Wally he'll have to learn to wrap all by himself.
"Hey Louise." smiled Kimi. Louise smiled. "How was your holiday in England?" Kimi asked as she hugged her. "It was great, until the rain came." laughed Louise. "Have you heard the news?" asked Kimi excitedly. Louise shook her head. "The girls have put a mission together. OPERATION CUPID!" replied Kimi excitedly. Louise covered her mouth. "Don't speak of missions outside, Kimi." whispered Louise. Kimi nodded her head. Louise let go off her mouth. They both decided to go to the tree house which was more secretive and private. The pair left towards the tree house, as Kimi's mother pulled up in the driveway. Only one word came out of Wally's mouth. "Shit!" He still hasn't wrapped Kuki's present up.
"Now everyone shut up!" commanded Charlie. He wasn't the one in charge, but he was second in charge. A few mouths were still going, but nothing came out. Angela's hip-hop music could be heard in the silence. Sophie was the first one to speak. "We should do this for them, since they helped us." she stated. A few heads nodded. "Also if we don't set them up, they will never be together!" proclaimed Madison. She was sipping her hot Cocoa while cuddling Ben. "Plus they are so cute together! It was meant to be!" shouted Kimi, who high-fived Angela. "You girls are always the same. Meddling into affairs that don't concern you." said Trevor from the doorway. He was the last one to enter the tree house. He was now playing his hand-held video game. A few pillows headed Trevor's way. He dodged each one. Louise nodded her head. "Trev does have a point. We always end up in affairs of others. Can't they find out they like each other by themselves?" Louise requested. Everyone in the room, except from Trevor and Charlie shook their heads. "Have you seen them. They are oblivious of each other's feelings! I mean it's like watching Charlie for Christ sake." said Ben, as he got glares from Charlie, and a high-five from Chris. "Ha ha, very funny." said Charlie. He stuck the finger up at Ben. "Okay let's take a vote who wants to help the two love-birds, and their comrades who asked us for help?" suggested David.
"It's freezing." said Gail. The wind had picked up, and she couldn't feel her nose. John pulled her closer. "How's that?" he asked. She blushed lightly. "Brilliant." she giggled. A rustle from the bushes stopped them in their tracks. She jumped when a long arm grabbed her green coat. "Let her go!" shouted John. He was ready to take on anyone for his girl. "Shush!" said a voice. They both stared hard at the bushes. John bent over and stared into it. None other than Kimi, Charlie and Chris. Kimi yanked him into the bush. Gail shook with fear, until John's hand met hers. "You're so sweet." grinned Kimi. John blushed. "He's my knight in shining armour." said Gail as she kissed him softly on the cheek. "Okay, to move this along faster because my balls are freezing. We are here to discuss the mission." stated Chris. He received disgusted looks from the girls. "You mean you have decided to help?" said Gail excitedly. Kimi nodded joyfully. "So here's the plan." said Charlie who was currently in charge of this certain mission.
The snow fell harder. It was looking good for a few snowmen to come alive, and snowball fights. Gail battled her way through the snow. It was definitely getting deeper. The streetlights were already turning on. Her breath became heavier. She was feeling so cold and exhausted. Maybe she could take a nap for five minutes.
"Gail!" shouted her mother. No response from the bedroom. "Rosie have you seen your sister?" asked Sonya, their mother. Rosie shook her head. "The last time I seen her she was making her way to John's house. I've been inside all day." she replied. This was bad. Very bad. Gail was never late for dinner. "Do you want me to look for her?" asked Lee, the girls' father. The door banged rapidly. Rosie quickly opened it. John stood on the doorstep. "Hurry! It's Gail!" he shouted. Rosie grabbed her pink coat and her red Wellington boots. The girls' parents grinned. This was going according to plan.
Gail shook. How long were they going to be?, thought Gail. She was shivering and no one was here yet. She peeked her eyes opened. John was running towards her with Rosie. Showtime, thought Gail. "I can't wake her." said John. His palms were sweating. He was quite rubbish at acting. "Maybe we should take her back to-…" began Rosie, when a C.O.O.L.B.U.S stopped in front of them. Louise and Trevor ran out. "We'll take her." Louise said. A stretcher was pulled out. Gail lay still. This was a bit over the top, she thought. As the doors of the aircraft was about to close, the engines broke down. "Come pick us up!" shouted Trevor into the radio. Rosie and John stood outside the doors. "Can we help?" asked Rosie desperately. She felt things weren't quite right. "We need you to go to the Dumpster behind my dad's café. There's a hidden healing device there." said Trevor. Rosie nodded her head. She ran towards that dumpster as fast as she could. Her sister's life was in her hands. As she skidded around the corner, she noticed Mr Boss grinning over the device. He grabbed hold of it and teleported himself to his house. That sly dog. "No!" shouted Rosie. She stared at the empty space. Tears fell from her eyes. Her sister was now going to die of ammonia. As she cried into her hands, a large hand smacked her into the wall. A small hatch opened just in time or she would have a large bruise. "Hey!" shouted Rosie. She fell down a long slide that lead to a dark room. Darkness took hold of her. She was now kidnapped and her sister was dying, this wasn't her day. She searched the room for doors but she felt nothing. No way out. Great, thought Rosie.
"Brandon!" shouted Lewis. He was standing in the garden. "What is it!" shouted his twin brother, Brandon. "Rosie has been kidnapped to a secret lair!" Lewis shouted. Brandon shot out of the window. He was already climbing down the old Oak tree. "Where?" Brandon asked quickly. He truly loves that girl. Lewis had an inside smirk. He couldn't believe he was doing this to his brother. "It's outside Francine's café, near the dumpster." replied Lewis. Brandon held onto his black winter jacket. It warmed him up as he through the snow towards the café.
"Put this on!" shouted a voice. Rosie whimpered. She was going to be turned into a sex-slave for an evil cooperation. Oh how her life could have ended in better ways. She could've married Brandon, have his children, die at an old age, live her life. But no she was stuck down a black hole in a secret lair. She felt the material, it felt familiar. She held it up to her eyes. Her eyes had finally adjusted to the darkness. It was her white dress, her mother got her for her birthday. "Where did you get this!" she screamed, as she pulled it on. This pervert was basically watching her every move. How sick. The hatch from the slide opened up, and Brandon slid down. He was holding his white tuxedo jacket he got for his Uncle's wedding. "Brandon!" shouted Rosie. She was so glad to see him. Brandon hugged into Rosie. He still couldn't believe his brother pushed him down the slide with his tuxedo jacket. What was that all about?… The voice boomed across the room again. "We will give you the healing gun, if you two will go on a date." said the manly voice. They both stared at each other. Blushing with confusion, the pair stared up to the ceiling. Something wasn't quite right. "And if we don't?" Brandon asked. "Goodbye freedom. Goodbye Gail." laughed the voice. He sounded so psychotic. They gulped. This man meant the real thing. They both nodded and a light shone through a gap. Was that a door?… "You better have a good time because we are watching." said another manly voice. The pair shivered as they exit the room. They stared at the place it was none other than the café. "I have a funny feeling someone set us up-…" began Brandon when he was caught off guard. Rosie's beauty was blinding. "You look beautiful." he smiled sweetly. She giggled while blushing. "Well you scrub up quite well yourself." she winked. His heart almost stopped. He grabbed hold of her hand and took her over to an empty booth. A red rose was lying on the floor. Brandon grinned and picked it up. "A rose for a rose." he said poetically. Rosie blushed brightly, as she held onto it. She couldn't hear herself think because of her loud heartbeat.
Many eyes were peering into the café. The bushes were whispering about their success. "Well I think that was an success. But next time please do it yourselves." said Ben. Gail nodded her head, while Madison punched him lightly. "I mean we were happy to help." said Ben while correcting himself. "I can't believe that actually worked." said Angela, as the plan did not make sense to her. "Well it is scientifically proven that when in peril people do crazy things." stated David. Angela smiled, she loved it when her man talked about science. "Okay time for hot Cocoa! Because I'm freezing my arss here!" shouted Trevor. A few nods and everyone went into the café for hot drinks. "I love it when you go all manly." chuckled Charlie. Kimi blushed. "Thanks honey." she grinned, when an old memory returned to her head. Today has been a tiring day. "That reminds me nice voice." winked Chris. Sophie playfully pushed him into the snow. A snowball fight erupted from outside and everyone who wasn't sane in the head joined them.
How did you like it? I did it within an hour, so it may not make any sense. Review and tell me what you think. May get to do five more chapters before I go to college, so wish me luck.
From Littlemissfg