CHRISTMAS BEGINS

I left the building and went to the place where I left the car. On the way I stopped by my operator's store and paid for my internet plan. As soon as I left the operator's store I immediately called a tow truck that went to get my car. from the operator's store I went to my car and waited for the tow truck, which by the way took forever.

-At last you arrived! (I told the man getting out of the truck)

-Sorry boss, the traffic was chaotic.

-Complicated. (I said)

He towed my car to a repair shop.

-So it will take a long time!?(I asked the tire repairman)

-So boss…(he said looking at the flat tire) It should take around 1 hour, because there are some cars in front of you.

-Would you be able to advance the service? (I asked trying to have a chance)

-There is none, but if you can please, there may be a way. (he said, wiping his hand that was full of grease)

He was asking for a treat, at first I didn't understand it, but then I realized it was a bribe. Can you believe that? Unfortunate.

- Leave it alone, I'll wait.

-Okay, the boss knows!

Near the workshop there was a coffee maker that had just taken some buns out of the oven and it smelled great!

I went into the cafeteria and ordered a coffee, and then ordered a bread roll with butter. While I was enjoying my snack I heard a familiar voice, but I didn't find who it was, so I went to the cashier and I ended up bumping into the person in front of me.

-Sorry.

-I was calm….Carlos?

When I looked it was Camila who was in front of me.

-Guys, look what a coincidence! (I said surprised)

-Do you come here often? (she asked while swiping the card)

-First time, can you believe it!!?

-Wow, I always come here, I really like the sweet breads here.

-I tasted it too and loved it. (I said remembering that I hadn't tasted any of that, but I was nervous)

-And the children!?(she asked)

-Sir, what is the payment method!?(asked the cashier)

- They are fine!

-Looking forward to Christmas? It's very close, this year has flown by!

-SIR, what's the payment method!? (asked the cashier girl again)

-Anxious? Don't ask me, they just talk about it!!

-SIR, WHAT'S THE METHOD OF PAYMENT!? (screamed the cashier)

-Oh sorry, it will be on the card!

Camila giggled

-Credit or debit?

-Credit!

I paid the bill and left the cafeteria, we stood in front of the cafeteria talking and the conversation was so good that I didn't even see the time pass, that's when:

-OH BOSS!! (Screamed a guy in the distance)

-I think they're calling you.( she pointed in the distance)

-Ah yes, my car must have been ready.

-I'll be on my way, we'll see you! (she said goodbye)

We both went in the opposite direction and I really wish the repairman had taken a little longer. I got there and my car was ready, I paid for the repairman and went home there was a lot to do and in a few hours the children would arrive. On the way to each one I kept thinking about the Christmas that was approaching.

"Do I invite Carmila to spend Christmas at my house?" (I thought).

A few weeks had gone by, all that mess of the fire and the car, it's not long before Christmas. Like literally a week to go. I had a little problem. Very tiny type. What was this problem? Well I'll tell you. I didn't have anything ready.

The house was not decorated, I had no idea what I was going to cook, I didn't have space in my house for guests to stay, I hadn't even bought gifts. In short, everything was pure disaster

. And that was my personal mission for the week. I had to decorate and tidy the house to receive my parents, my in-laws, the brothers of my late wife Bernardo and Camilo, with their family (Bernard a woman and a daughter and Camilo the wife and two girls, Júlia and Sara. baby) and to my brother and sister (Melissa and Max, Melissa still didn't have kids, she's still in college, we're many years apart. Max comes along with his wife who is pregnant)

I was thinking of organizing the house like this. I have 6 rooms. 4 of the children, one of mine and one of the visitors. I'm going to put all the kids in one, my in-laws and one, my parents in another. Each couple gets one , and my sister and I sleep in the living room , I think she will not mind

I know what you must be thinking . But why don't they stay in a hotel? Ok you remember that I live in a small town yes? There aren't any hotels good enough here to be recommended, and taking the road in season is not very recommended

. Food is already something that is bothering me a lot. I think I'll end up going to the market buying a bunch of stuff for lunch and breakfast and end up making sandwiches, pizza and barbecue

And there's still the decoration. I go to the standing tree and give the kids the decorating function while I ponder some lights outside the house. Something simple but just not to go blank.

I really want things this Christmas to work out. It's the first time I'm going to welcome everyone to my house since my wife's death. I didn't want the family to think I'm adrift without knowing where to go. It is mainly necessary for them to realize that my children are fine

Let's say that my in-laws have always been suspicious of me, and since my wife died they have already given several indications that they intend to take custody of my children, but I will not let that happen , but anyway, the last thing you need is to give them a reason to think I don't take care of my kids

. Well, now I'm mopping the house with a lemon scent. Tomorrow the kids will tidy up the tree, I'll hang the blinkers, tidy them up and go to the market before the battalion arrives.

What did you think I still had so much time to organize? Oh dear I'm completely out of time. Because I'm really lost here, I've never done it alone and it's a lot of work.

The only thing I'll leave to do until I get home is go buy the children's gifts. I need them to be destroyed so they don't realize I went to buy them.

My children were never beasts, they always knew that I am the one who buys the gifts. Or used to be me and my wife. Yeah, they always did everything they could to go, guess what the present was, or bother around the house until they found where we hid them

. We went to bed early. The house was already completely tidy, for me to take care of other things tomorrow. We woke up early.

-- good morning people . Today we're going to have a busy day, so don't mess around and jump out of those beds. (said knocking on the doors)

It didn't take long for the 4 of them to leave their respective rooms still in their pajamas, having breakfast, surreal and fruit with orange juice. I put the tree up in a corner of the room and took the ribbon with the ornaments.

-- you can decorate as you wish . If something is too high wait for me to come back and I'll put it in place, I'll be outside putting on the blinkers

-- you can leave daddy (they replied in union)

I took our tallest ladder and started pulling out the lights. I honestly wasn't worried about the order or whether it would look cute, I just wanted them to be featured. So if you call me I'm in profit

As soon as I entered the tree was already completely decorated, it didn't have a pattern, it looked like it had life run over by a little carnival. It was so colorful. But they were looking proud of their masterpiece, so what counts is the intention.

--Right. Go to the bathroom to get dressed and then we'll go to the market and then pick up grandpa and grandma at the airport.

As if it were a battalion they quickly dispersed and went to get ready. I think they realized that this holiday is important that everything goes as planned, while I shower and get ready, I can update you on my life. I've been talking a lot with Camila on the cell phone. It is ingrown and we have several things in common. Mainly old stories. I also got back in touch with her brother, he and I were good friends in our teens, it's good to have that bond again. It's also nice to have a friend who doesn't work with me and isn't extremely fussy

. The kids seem to like them too, especially since they see twins. Me and Camila met a few times, like God. It's both been great

. When we were all ready inside the car, I started the engine.

I was wearing a white blouse and black jeans with a chain in my pocket. Black sneakers and a black leather coat.

Carolina was wearing a blue dress and white shoes. Her hair is down but she wore a white bow

. Elisa wore a short-sleeved shirt all the glory of and pink shorts to match. Her sandals were also white and her hair was tied in a braid

. Cristhofer wore an orange shirt with a denim bib. Black sneakers

Marcos was wearing a blue cap. A black shirt with a blue leftist print. Knee-length shorts, jeans and black sneakers

. We quickly arrived at the supermarket. I put so much into the affection and so fast that I think the sellers were thinking I was crazy.