Chante+and+Mekiyah


 * An unwanted Christmas present Chante Russle**

The smell of the fresh hot chocolate, the warmth of the fireplace, the colorful decorations throughout the house, the bright lights and shiny silver and red ornaments decorating the tree, and the joyfulness I feel within my heart glancing at my mom, dad, Grandma Sugah and my little brother, Robert, makes me excited knowing its Christmas Eve. I’ve always loved this time of year, not just for the presents, but the time I spend with Grandma Sugah. She’s of the old age and hardly travels and visits rarely. I look forward to opening up her presents cause she always gives me exactly what I want. A few days ago she asked me “Niley, what do you want for Christmas this year?” I thought to myself then I finally responded “a nice red sweater that fits me perfectly.” Then she walked away to talk to Robert. Grandma Sugah never lets me down. Feeling tired, I go upstairs, brush my teeth, and go to bed.

“IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME, IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME!” Robert hops up and down on my bed full of excitement. “Ok, ok I’m coming” I get out the bed and scurry down the steps. Sitting around the fire, I was observing the many presents that were packed under the tree trying to find the gift my grandma bought me so that would be the first one I open. Dad had the video camera up, mom made the hot chocolate, and Grandma Sugah sat on the couch with a blue blanket wrapped around her legs. Finally, mom said “ok were all set, you all can unwrap the presents now.” Robert and I started grabbing gifts left and right. He started ripping the wrapping paper off and throwing it everywhere. I sat eagerly gazing at all my presents, looking for the one grandma bought me. I’ve found it! It was wrapped in a blue and white wrapping paper with silver stars with a red bow on top. I tore the paper off and opened up the box decorated with the words “Merry Christmas.” Inside, a red sweater was folded neatly, but it wasn’t the red sweater I expected. It was red with a white bunny and shiny glitter sparkled all over. My happiness suddenly turned to sadness. Grandma Sugah said “try it on.” I put the sweater on. It was an unpleasant feeling on my skin and two sizes too big. My heart sank. “Do you like it? I made if myself” She said with a grin. I thought to myself “I hate it! I hate it! I’m 14 years old not a baby!” But I simply nodded my head yes, and sat quietly while I opened up the rest of my presents.

**Mekiyah - A long awaited Christmas Present**

As I roamed through the mall I saw a fat and jolly man. “Ho! Ho! Ho!” said the Santa Clause impersonator. He was dressed in a red velvet suit, laced with furry white trimming. It was obvious that the guy underneath the suit was rather slim. I couldn’t tell where I knew him from, but his face was very familiar.

I pondered the thought as I briskly strolled away. I was trying to beat the traffic at the mall, for it was the Christmas holiday season. From all the chatter, laughter, and yelling I could tell I was too late. Christmas was right around the corner and I needed to hurry up and find a last minute gift. I wasn’t looking for anything special just a wild and funny gift for Brandy. I checked Spencer’s right away and found the most amazing gift ever. It was an oversized shirt with the words naughty and nice written on it. I thought to myself “She’s gonna love this.”

Soon after I bought the gift I left the mall. I walked past the Santa impersonator yet again and he very nicely wished me a merry Christmas and winked a good-bye.

I walked away without thinking twice about the wink.

As I darted to my car I ran into Brandy. She yelled out a loud “Hey Christy!” I tried to hide my present from her. I stuffed it down my shirt, but it was obvious I was hiding it. She chuckled. “Are you just now getting a gift? It’s Christmas eve!” she shouted. I looked at her astonished and said “No…” she laughed, “Mhmm.” I ran away before she could say anymore. “Bye!” I screamed running down the parking lot. On the long ride back home I began to daydream about my possible Christmas present. I had been having this dream since I was fifteen.

Suddenly my sight went black as I began to envision a tall, lean, and very attractive young man standing before me. His eyes were a gorgeous golden brown and sparkled in the light. His sweet aroma made my mouth water with delight. He spoke one word, my name, “Christy” My heart melted instantly. I shook with chills as I mumbled back “Yes Douglas?” He spoke so elegantly. He finally whispered in my ear “I’m your Christmas present. You want me?”

BEEP! , went a car horn. I had been sitting at a green light for about fifteen minutes. People thought I had a severe stroke and died at the wheel. I suddenly came back to life and raced my car back to my home. I couldn’t stop thinking about the dream. I thought about it when I wrapped Brandy’s present, when I ate dinner, when I took a shower, and of course when I went to sleep.

The next day I woke up to the sound of some idiot banging on my door it was my friends of course. We were all excited that it was Christmas, and eagerly awaited exchanging presents. Since I couldn’t wait to see Brandy’s face I started the exchange. To my surprise she was

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elated that I had bought her such a wonderful gift. She hugged and kissed me, she was so happy. I yelled “Get off me girl!” She laughed and sat back down. Soon the room was at a standstill. It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. All eyes were on me and I could feel the intensity. Brandy and my other friend Armani both ran out the door. As they did another one of my buddies came to me and said “We know how much you’ve really wanted this gift ever since you were fifteen. It took awhile to find it, but we found it!” Soon after that Brandy and Armani walked back in with a box of chocolate and shouted “Merry Christmas!” As soon as my eyes lit up my face turned right back down. Everyone in the room laughed hysterically, as I sat almost in tears. ======

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All of a sudden I hear the front door slam and as I turned around I see the strange Santa impersonator again. He called out my name and suddenly chills ran down my spine. His eyes seemed too glisten in the twinkling of the living room light He asked me to close my eyes and hold out my hands. I did so for it was Santa. He placed what felt like a stuffed animal in my hands and told me to open my eyes. In my hands lay a stuffed narwhal teddy bear. I smiled a cheeky smile. As I slowly lifted my head up I was shocked to see standing before me Douglas Stevenson! I was excited I almost lost all control of my bowels. He stood before me looking like a majestic tall oak tree. Strong and built, even prettier than the last tome I saw him. He came up to me and whispered in my ear “Merry Christmas. I’m your present do you want me?” I eased out a soft and quiet yes.======