Chapter 4
I woke up with hopes on my bed and
giggles. Slowly opening my eyes, I noticed two identical girls looking at me
giggling.
“Good morning!” they chirped in unison
and giggled again.
“Morning guys.” I mumbled and rolled
over in my bed and straightened up.
“Girls, don’t disturb Skylar!” said
Kristin coming in.
“Honey, how are you doin’?” she added
hugging me.
“Fine. Is everybody here already?” If
so, i had a big problem to get ready. I glanced the clock hanging on my wall,
it was just 10 a.m.
“Nope sweetie, we and Brian’s are the
first ones.” When she saw me hurrying to tidy up my room she needed to add.
“Don’t worry, there are enough grown up women here to take care of foods and
all. Enjoy yourself.” Then she grabbed twins’ hands, winked at me and went off.
In spite of her relieved words, i
wasn’t convinced at all. It was in my soul to take responsibilities, that’s why
I quickly got showered, picked something to wear and headed downstairs.
There they were, the part of my
family. The ones i call family: Uncle Kevin, his wife Kristin, their twins
Ashley and Natalie, their son Tim, Uncle Brian, his wife Leighanne, their
daughter Andrea, sons Harry, Thomas and Mark. And of course my dad and Vanessa.
“Morning people!” I yelled cos they
were all talking loudly. They all shut up for a minute, yelled “Morning!” and
went back to their work.
“Morning dad!” I said and placed a
kiss on his cheek. He was slicing an onion, a thing he hated to do. As I opened
the fridge to take something to eat, he complained.
“I hate this.” He was sniffling by the
way. “Why am i getting the most disgusting work always?”
“Step back you clumsy Carter!” Vanessa
repremanded him half joking. She grabbed a knife and sliced onions then placed
them in a frying pan. I glanced around, everybody was doing something, wives
were at the kitchen and cooking everything we’re gonna eat, Brian and Kevin were carrying the chairs
outside and kids were helping them too. I had realized it was a big party. I
sat on the white counter and started eating my breakfast, this time dad was
there to tease me.
“So you consider this as a breakfast.”
He said pointing my plate. I nodded, munching my apple. He looked down to plate
again.
“Banana, apple, grapefruit and lemon
for breakfast...Eugh!!” he grimaced.
“She doesn’t want a tummy like yours
Carter.” Vanessa said not looking up from her cooking.
“I don’t have a tummy!”
“Yo Frack, you’ve been living with
that tummy for two years now.” Uncle Brian stated.
“I know but it isn't that bad, is it?”
he asked us hopefully.
“Nope dad, you’re still very hot.”
That made everyone laugh.
“That doesn’t mean you have a good
taste in food.” He said.
“Hey wassup baby doll?” said Tim
sitting on counter next to me.
“Don’t talk with my daughter like that
again.” Threatened my dad raising his head from his work, pointing him. Tim’s
hands joined on his chest and he pouted:
“Aww Uncle Nicky, you broke my
heart...your daughter is my best friend.” My dad just rolled his eyes, and went
back to his work mumbling “whatever”. It was useless to argue with Tim cos he’d
always come back with a comeback. And all members of this big family knew it.
Tim Richardson was 14 years old. With
his green eyes and black hair, he was exactly like his dad, well..except for
the eyebrows. Three years difference hadn’t detained me having a crush on him
when we were younger. But now, he happened to be my best friend.
We chatted more as we kept on doing
what our parents told us to do. And it was finally time to get ready for party.
“Hey Andrea, would you like to help me
pick something to wear?” I asked. We had five years difference but she had
great tastes in fashion.
“Okay.” She replied and we went up to
my room.
“I think you should try this.” She
suggested holding up a baby blue sphagetti strapped short dress.
“Nah, it’s just so elegant for a
party.” I refused and continued thumbing through my clothes.
“No! We have a night too Sky! And i
can’t see any reason not to look elegant, y’know?”
“Yeah you’re right.” I said and
grabbed the dress.
“And from what i heard from my loving
brothers, some of their friends will be here tonight.” She winked at me.
“That would be cool to ya, what can I
do with 14 year olds?” I said.
“No sweetie, a friend of Harry is 17
years old and he’s coming too.”
“Well that’s good but i don’t feel
like flirting...” I said and wore the dress.
“Duh! Sky, you’re livin’ a nun’s life
these days!”
“I like it.” I said and went to
bathroom to brush my hair. She followed me.
“Hey this dress showed your eyes. And
we should twirl your hair also...it’ll look good on you.”
I nodded and she began enderavouring
with my hair. Half an hour later, it was finally done.
“Take a look at yourself.”
I looked at my image in the mirror. I
was satisfied. It was all curly now. Andrea had threw it in a loose bun and
some strands were framing my pale face. Then i pulled my white platform sandals
to my feet and put some make up on my face to give it color.
“Girls, everybody’s here, join us.”
Said Leighanne poking her head from doorway.
“You look perfect.” She added after
glancing me from head to toe and rushed off.
“See, my mom liked it, that means this
guy will be knocked off.” She giggled. “I can’t wait to see others.”
“Don’t make boys the most important
thing of your life.” I warned her. She was young to flirt with guys.
“I don’t! They’re a fun part of my life.” She giggled again and we
went downstairs to greet our guests.
***
