02

Lamela's point of view

Blarrrrrrrhhh

The alarm woke me from my sleep, it could be better today, I mumbled

Hello Charlie Lisa's bride-to-be teased

How did you get to Lisa? I'm sure I locked the door before I fell asleep, I fired.

Relax Lamela, mom asked me to come see you, she replied.

Like seriously? When did she start caring, I mumbled

You know the answer to that, stop asking questions and get the fuck out or else I'll eat your leftovers, said Lisa

Dare not eat my food, I specifically asked the housekeeper to refrigerate them for me, I responded aggressively. It's me for you, always aggressive when it comes to my belly.

Come back here Lisa, I screamed seeing her running out of the room, she will surely eat my food. I ran to the bathroom and brushed my teeth as fast as I could before Lisa starved me to death.

Hello to the best grandma in the universe whom I congratulated as I walked into the kitchen.

Say hello to my little pumpkin, why wouldn't I be the best grandma, obviously you're hungry, that's what it's all about, she teased.

But that's not true Grandma, you're the best, I replied securing my territory to make sure Lisa wasn't any closer.

Having a seated grandma make a gesture

Of course, granny, I was about to do as I said

Eat until you're satisfied honey she closed

All this to me I laughed, every portion of the rest from yesterday was served before me.

Of course they are for you, I kept my promise, she said.

Thank you grandma, I love you, I replied making love with my fingers and sending invisible kisses with my lips.

Enough talking, now eat, she ordered and I nodded.

Mrs. Camella's POV

I was happy when she accepted the offer I made over the phone.

Charlie also agreed to the arrangements to which Ms Tabitha responded.

Meet me at our usual spot tonight, let's take a picture, this calls for a party, I mumbled happily.

Honey, we have a problem, my husband whispered after receiving a phone call.

Catch up later dear, goodbye I said before hanging up.

What's the matter honey? Why the face? Smile, I commanded to grab his face and pat his cheek for a smile to appear.

I can't smile now, it's people outside, they came to report Lamela, he said.

Report? Again? I frowned, let's listen to his offense this time, I replied after intertwining our hands, I stormed out of the room walking side by side with my husband.

Hello ma'am, how can I help you, I asked rudely

Keep your greetings to yourself, she fumed. Look what your daughter did to my son, he is now a laughing stock among his friends, she said bitterly.

Young man, which of my daughters did this to you? I asked the question as if I didn't already know the answer, if not Lamela who would it be.

The… me… he stammered.

Lamela? And you're not ashamed to say it, a woman beat you that badly and you didn't do anything, instead you got your mother to fight for you, I said mockingly.

Don't make fun of my son that the strange woman fired.

And why not me ? I cut him off, sorry to say but your son isn't manly enough I said teasingly just to piss him off.

Enough with the insult ma'am, I'm going to sue your stupid daughter for what she threatened.

Are you a stupid woman, sue? For what crime if I may ask? Beat a grown man? You must be sick in your head, I mumbled.

You... She fumed, pointing at me.

I'm gonna do something crazy if you don't get out of my house the instant I threatened.

Honey, calm down my husband who was standing quietly while cooing, this is not the way to deal with these kinds of issues, he added.

Madam, we are sorry for any damage my daughter may have caused, he apologized and the young man continued to gesture at the bandaged dumba*. On behalf of my daughter, I apologize, it's partly his fault, don't take it to heart, she's mentally ill, he lied.

Like seriously, is this line even necessary? Mental disorder? I laughed inside.

If she is mentally ill take her to mental hospital and save people from getting booed by your crazy daughter she shot my husband.

Once again, we're sorry, he replied, handing her an envelope which she reluctantly accepted.

Then... Sanchos ordered.

Wait.. There's a next one? I asked my husband who nodded positively.

My God ! My feet hurt already, I'm tired of standing.

She used a weird tool to damage my car glass, I just bought it, you know, it cost me most of my savings, he complained.

Who directed you here? I interrogated

I don't need direction, I'm your neighbor who lives a few blocks away, I don't know what I did to him, he lamented bitterly.

I am very sorry, I assure you that before the end of the day I will send a new car to your apartment, I said, what is your house number and what brand of car is it?

Number 25 and Range Rover SUV, he answered and I waved him away.

Next... Ordered Sanchos

Enough I screamed, I have a chronic headache, it seems to have become a daily routine, order whatever I ordered and held my husband's hand and we walked in.

Mom, Dad... You both missed breakfast, Lamela said.

Lamela, what did I do to deserve this, your twin sister Pamela isn't as stubborn and troublesome as you say, do you have any idea what you've done?

I didn't do anything wrong, she replied innocently. Her innocent face doesn't help, she looks too innocent and sometimes I wonder.

Why did you damage someone's car? I asked trying to be as calm as possible.

That asshole reported me? She fumed I'm gonna teach him a lesson he'll never forget she added all I did was accidentally break his car window and he had the guts to report me .

You're not going to teach anyone a lesson anymore, you're punished, I said.

You won't make such a mother, she fumed, otherwise I won't marry that fool**, she added

We...had...an...agreement, I stammered.

I'm an unpredictable mom, I can do and undo, she boasted.

What is happening here? Lisa asked.

Your sister refused to change, replied my husband.

I don't want her to change, she's funny that way Lisa pronounces it, which earns her a dark look.

Sometimes I wonder if I gave birth to you two, I seem to understand Pamela better than I said.

If this is the same Pamela we know then you must be mistaken, obviously you don't know your children. Lisa replied in a mocking tone and ran out of the room.

I go on the hunt for prey announced by Lamela.

By prey hunting, you mean kicking more ass, right? I asked.

Of course she smirked, you don't look as stupid as I thought, she replied patting my hair.

Did you just stroke my hair? I fumed, I'm your mother, not a doll or your sisters.

Though she replied with a roll of her eyes.

Writer's point of view

I'm out of here Lamela announced.

You won't go anywhere Mr. Duventus has blocked your way. What if you sat down and received your gift before going out, what do you think?

Did you give me a present? Lamela beamed, you guys are the best.

Gimmie gimmie gimmie she said happily.

Was he given a present? Ms Camella asked rhetorically with confusion evident on her face.

Of course we did, why don't we go get him, muttered Mr. Duventus with a smile.

Of course, Mrs. Camella answered and they headed to their room.

What gift are you talking about? I don't remember anything Mrs. Camella said as she closed the door.

Relax honey, I'm just keeping him from going out, that's all Mr. Duventus said.

I'm waiting cried Lamela.

How about giving him the stock that was delivered to you yesterday, suggested Duventus.

Hell no, these are my new lingerie collections, replied Madame Camella with an annoyed air.

I thought they were chocolates, nice packaging although Mr. Duventus mumbled

Mom, dad..... Why the delay, I'm waiting cried Lamela.

We are coming, they answered in unison.

Honey, that's the only option, Mr. Duventus muttered and grabbed the lingerie box.

Tada mumbled as he walked back into the living room with his wife frowning behind him.

Why the strong-faced mom? Lamela asked.

I'm fine, replied Mrs. Camella, pretending to smile.

Here is our gift for you Mr. Duventus announced it and handed him the box.

Oh my God! Lamela smiles, what's in it? She asked.

Check it out Mr. Duventus replied smiling wildly.

Lingerie? Is that why I wasted my time waiting? She fumed as she opened the pattern.

Calm down darling Mrs. Camella smiled, we decided to surprise you with new collections from them.

On your wedding night, put on the red lingerie started by Mr Duventus, your husband will surely find it attractive, he said.

Argghhh, the annoying parents said Lamela before storming out of the room.

We made sure she stayed, muttered Mr. Duventus and gave his wife a high five.

But she looked flustered, Ms Camella said. The worst part is that she took my lingerie box with her, she said inwardly.

She will be fine Mr. Duventus assured, at least we will not expect more problems tomorrow, he added.

You're right honey, next week she's getting married and that's the end Mrs. Camella said, I'm sick of endless drama.

Next week? Isn't it too soon, muttered Mr. Duventus.

It's the perfect time, aren't you already tired of his troubles? Mrs. Camella asked.

Of course I am, who wouldn't Mr. Duventus replied, next week is then, her husband should get ready because Lamela won't be changing anytime soon.