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CHRISTMAS EVE

Author: Bliss Bae
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-02 21:59:41

VANESSA'S POV

"Mily did you call your Mum?" I asked cause we all were about heading out to Westlake park to see the already lit Christmas tree, Caroline and her kids as well but Marie bailed out, she said something about meeting up with her family for church or something

"Yea i did, she said I'll meet them there since we're going same direction" Emily replied referring to Westlake park

"Cool then, let's head out"Mum instructed and we all responded by moving towards the door

Everyone looked beautiful under the Christmas light and the tree was really high above us

"Mum, Dad" Emily called out to her parents which she had been searching for and was about moving towards them when Caroline yelled in surprise

"Logan? Is it really you?" She voiced out in utter dismay as she looked the direction where he stood, he walked towards us seconds later, leaving a little boy and a lady who seems to be his Mum behind

"Hi?" He greeted questionable, he didn't seem to look anywhere else, he just had h
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  • UNTOLD TRUTH    TAKEOFF

    EMILY'S POV "Mum we got it" I and Vanessa both chorus as both our mums gave us nonstop pep talk about college, we arrived WSU some minutes ago but they won't let us go in cause of one little advice or the other "We wouldn't engage in any delinquent act, so there's no need worries and we'll definitely study, seriously mum we aren't kids we know what to do" Vanessa voiced put as the good child she seem to be "Not all of us" I said barely audible, only Nessa heard me and she busted out a bit"Vanessa darling, would you do me a favour and watch over Emily, you're clearly the responsible one and she could be a pain in the butt" My mum requested"Seriously? I'm i some kinda dog or something?" I questioned faking annoyance "No problem Mrs Lopez, they won't be any trouble" She assured and we said our goodbyes, they drove off and we waved until they got out of sight"Finally..." I exclaimed"Thought they'll never leave" I groaned and it made Vanessa laugh a bit "Oh I'm sorry, i wasn't

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  • UNTOLD TRUTH    APPLICATION

    VANESSA'S POV (continues ) Emily woke up with a pounding headache so i gave her some pain killers earlier to subside the pain and she feels a bit better now, like she said "Good news, the headache's gone but i still feel a little hungover" "Serves you right you know, seriously who gets hungover on their first day of school?" I frankly asked"Well since it was a freshers party, I'm gonna guess 80 percent of freshers would be like me today" Emily said with some kind of Victory tone "Nope, you're wrong not everyone went to the party...""Hence my 80 percent, the other 20 percent didn't go" She stood her ground totally cutting me off"Even at that, not everyone in that party was drunk as you were, come on mily, you still seem a little hungover you're sure you can go?" I asked for the hundred time "Pretty certain about it, now stop asking and let's go before we run late" she said and took her key"Oh no you don't, I'm driving today and we'll get coffee on our way " she didn't prote

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  • UNTOLD TRUTH    VACANCY

    EMILY'S POV (continues) "Coming" I said and hopped towards the door bell "Logan" I snarled and glared towards his direction"And Chad, I'm here as well " The guy from the first day said"Yea i figured" I said and dropped him a glance, I saw Vanessa coming from behind and decided not asking the question i intended to "Oh hey guys..." She greeted then turned to me"Urrmm Mily, guess we're done, we should head out now" She said and immediately went out alongside the two guys "Yeah why not, acting all bossy" I whispered inwardly and went out "Mily i got an idea for the part time job " Vanessa raised her voice against the music blaring in the party"What about the internship? gave up on that?""No but for the main time let's get into something, so i have an idea though it was initiated by someone though""Who?"I asked"Not important now, just here it, there's an opening at a department store, we could apply there if you're up for it " Nessa said"Hell yea i am " I said again, right

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  • UNTOLD TRUTH    FIRST DAY

    LAURA'S POV "Sir, you requested my presence?" I said as i entered Mr Roberts office"Yes i did, here are the résumés for our two new staffs, they're downstairs now, you can go over there and direct them to their stations" He instructed, i collected the files and was about going out when i heard him say"I'll be out for the rest of the day, makes sure everywhere's in order" Came his instruction"Yes sir"I simply replied and went out, i took glance at their files and took the elevator down"Vanessa Holland and Emily Rodriguez " I called and immediately saw two young ladies approaching my way, one had dark blonde hair colour while the other had a light brunette hair colour"Vanessa?" I called again to know who is who, the brunette answered "Says here you're 18, clocking 19 in a few weeks, happy birthday in advance, you're a freshman in WSU right?" "Yes everything's correct" She answered sharply"You have any experience working at a makeup store?" I asked again"No, but I handel the

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  • UNTOLD TRUTH    FEELINGS

    VANESSA'S POV It's been three months already and work have been fine so far, I'm saving up for a car and this months payment would definitely get it, Logan offered to get me one but I declined. School have been alright as well I and Mily have tried everyday to combine our classes with work but worst of all, our shifts were now during the morning hours so that's meant we had to sacrifice our morning classes any day we had it.Emily's nemesis at work grew to dislike me as well don't know why though, and my friend Kim became friends with Emily as well. One last thing Emily got an admirer a British guy named Scott who works at the spa section, he's so sweet especially his accent but Emily doesn't give a fuck about him and recently I began noticing Logan's behavior around Emily it's seems a bit off but it maybe I'm overthinking things."Earth to Kim" I heard Emily say which brought me back from wherever I was and it seemed Kim was lost as well not in thoughts but in someone"Caught y

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  • UNTOLD TRUTH    NEW GUY

    EMILY'S POV "I got filled in on everything" i told Vanessa immediately she walked inside"Filled in on what?" She asked looking oblivious"Logan told me how your afternoon went in the mall and you guys hung out as well" I replied smiling "Gee, he's like what now? Your gossip mate?" "Cause he knew you wouldn't tell me, which is true by the way" I defended"What time did he even had to blab it out, cause he just dropped me off few minutes ago" She asked looking hella surprised"Well he told me 30 minutes ago, but that's not the main point here, what did the guy at the mall say to you?" I asked curiously"Nothing you should know about Mily, i know you'll talk" She opposed"Please just something, who would i even say a word to, huh?" I persuaded "His name's David, that's all I'm saying and oh, he thought we're like a mate or something cause he saw me getting that fruit you like, what's it called again ...""Loquat" i completed her statement"Yeah that and he asked for my number but i

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  • UNTOLD TRUTH    LOOKALIKE

    VANESSA'S POV A month later, Beauty and Elegance were all in great anticipation of the CEO Mrs Caroline Howard, i heard her name from the manager Mr Robert, she'll be here later in the afternoon which means i had to wait until she comes before i could leave"Hi Vanessa, did you by chance see your friend? Emily" Scott approached me and asked with his British accent as i sat in the break room "No, well not till after we got to work that is" I answered politely"Okay, please do tell her i asked about her when you see her would you? It seems like she have been avoiding me" he said sounding a bit hurt in the process "Sure, would do so" i said and he left Few minutes after he left while i kept myself busy with my phone, Emily appeared from nowhere"Speak of the devil" I said with a smile"Missed me?" She asked as she took a sit next to me while taking my slushie in the process, I didn't object"So how did you manage to pass Bob" My question came in "Told him i had a stomach ache, he

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  • UNTOLD TRUTH    BRUNCH

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  • UNTOLD TRUTH    INFORMATION

    TODD'S POV "We didn't know the reason why she left you at the hospital and ran off, since then we couldn't get a trace of her, when she came around to register, she fell reluctant but a friend of hers, what's her name again...""Marie yes, she urged her on and she finally registered, she didn't show up for the required scan that were supposed to be done but surprisingly showed up on the delivery day, she delivered safely without any complications, we cleaned her up and went away to get some other things but on returning, we didn't see her, what we saw was a name beside you as you laid on the bed 'VANESSA' she named you" Dr Miller poured out, I had to turn to see Vanessa's reaction she looked like she just got electrocuted cause she really was in shock, i would too if i was told the story of how I was born and it turned this way "Nessa, how are you holding up?" Came my question but she couldn't give a reply, rather she gave a little sob"Come here" I gave her a little side hug "U

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  • UNTOLD TRUTH    ROAD TRIP

    TODD'S POV "Guys exams are around the corner, no frat party this week" Alex suggested"Fine by me" Logan concord "Bummer" Cole sulked a bit but I wasn't paying much attention to the guys hangout that was happening right now at my place, I was rather spaced out with my phone cause I've been trying to get a hold on Vanessa to know of she's back from thanksgiving cause it was actually Monday today"Dude someone's at the door" Someone said but it didn't seem clear cause i was spaced out"TODD" I heard a loud call and immediately snapped out"Where did you go dude?" Logan said"Someone has been knocking, expecting someone?" Chad questioned which came surprising"No not really, could you go check it out?" I said to Chad"Ooohh who do we have here, a surprise guest?" Came Chad voice as he opened the door for whomever it was, it only made me more curious"Todd's in right?" I recognized the voice immediately i heard it "Yea we all are" Chad answered and made way for her so she could see us

  • UNTOLD TRUTH    THANKSGIVING

    AUTHOR'S POV The winter season was already close by, Vanessa and Emily prepared their stuff for the trip back home for thanksgiving, the semester had already ran out and most college students had already gone while some few others were yet to go and the duo were among this set, they didn't want to go just immediately.EMILY'S POV "Okay babe, I'll see ya in Seattle, call me when you get home incase we loose ourselves in traffic" i said to Nessa as well were about getting into our separate cars"And hey don't pick a fight with them okay" I said again referring to her parents"Jeez okay Mum, you're done?" She said sarcastically and asked but i didn't understand and i guess my expression gave it away cause she clarified "With your little talk, it sounds like you're giving a pep talk or something" She said and entered her car "Haha real funny" I replied sarcastically and got in as well, checked my mirrors and all"Let's go" I instructed and reversed out of the apartment Ever sinc

  • UNTOLD TRUTH    TRUTH

    DAVID'S POV I couldn't believe I was standing right in front of my dad after all these years, someone I haven't seen since I was born for the past 24 years of my life was just seated in front of me, I didn't know if I should be happy to see him or angry he made us pass through those hard times years back, but one thing I knew for sure was that he owes me a detailed explanation, Mum had already gone to to attend to some other customers so I took Vanessa seat."Why did you do it?""Rebecca told you? I know nothing I'll say now would mend my mistakes or carelessness but I'm gravely sorry" He blurted out "My mom didn't actually say anything, anytime I asked her she will dismiss the question and it's made me believe that she was truly hurt, so I want to hear it from the horses mouth, what happened?" I demanded authoritatively "First of all I'm Bryan, Rebecca and I were dating in high school behind her parents back because they didn't approve it, I think it happened during prom night ca

  • UNTOLD TRUTH    CONFESSION

    VANESSA'S POV "Mily I'm home" I called out once i and Todd entered the sitting room, he decided to see me off inside after our trip from his place, don't worry about the other bathroom sesh, nothing happened, well except for some few foreplays Todd didn't mind that we didn't have sex, he enjoyed everybit of our time, though last night he was really jacked up and wanted to blow it out but i didn't let him for reasons i can't even think of, i felt so bad afterwards but he assured me we were cool, made it up for last night this morning."Vanessa why weren't you picking up your phone, you didn't even call to let me know you were at Todd's, for two freaking days" Emily lashed out on me "I'm so sorry Mily, i just wanted to rest in anew environment, I swear it won't happen again" I tried assuring"Yeah, yeah whatever, anyways your...""Dad?" I cut her off immediately i sighted my Dad approaching us from the inner room"What the hell...""That was part of the reason i kept calling you, yo

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