Chapter 383 Gift
Robert's house.
The atmosphere in the room was a bit strange. Except for Grandma Luke who was chirping and talking excitedly, everyone else was a little silent.
Luke is not very close to this grandma. She and grandpa Robert have been divorced for many years, but they only occasionally come to visit each other. Every time, they break up unhappy and leave without saying goodbye.
The relationship between Luke's mother and grandmother is not very good, and the mother and daughter often quarrel.
The ones who have the best relationship with grandma are Val and Fatty.
Robert, Linda, and Luke were silent on the sidelines, and Val was talking incongruously. On the contrary, after being praised a few times, the little fat man became less unfamiliar and chatted more and more enthusiastically.
"Grandma, why did you come to Los Angeles suddenly? Didn't you say you were going to settle in Canada last time?"
"That's right, I thought about settling in Canada, that country is very suitable for retirement, this season is already snowy, you can build a snowman in the yard, and everyone sits by the fireplace to warm up, that feeling is very warm and wonderful...
Honestly, more atmosphere than a festival in LA. "
Linda asked back, "Then why don't you spend Christmas in Canada?"
"Good question." Grandma glanced at everyone, "I originally wanted to celebrate the New Year in Canada...
But I hate you guys...
You are my closest people, I hope to spend this special day with my family.
I believe that you will have the same idea as me.
We are family, our hearts are connected..."
Robert crossed his arms, "Wow...that's touching.
But not all of them are your family members, shouldn’t you ask the owner’s opinion before coming here?”
Grandma said, "Sorry, I can't wait to see my son, daughter and grandson.
I want to surprise them and make them have an unforgettable Christmas. "
Robert said, "I don't know what they think, but it's really unforgettable for me... I can't forget it even if I want to."
Grandma smiled, "This shows that I have succeeded."
Robert said, "Yes, you successfully ruined our Christmas."
Grandma showed a sad look, "God, you think so?" Grandma looked at the others again, "You think so too?"
Linda didn't speak.
Val didn't dare to look at Robert, so he could only bite the bullet and say, "I...we still hope you come."
The little fat man didn't realize the seriousness of the problem, and smiled, "Although it's a bit old-fashioned to hide in a box, it's the first time I've seen it, and it really surprised me.
To be honest, if it wasn't for my brother right behind me, I wouldn't even dare to approach. "
Seeing that the little fat man involved himself, Luke didn't say anything, and nodded with a smile.
Grandma gave Robert a look, as if to say, look, I'm welcome.
The little fat man said, "Grandma, why didn't you come and have dinner with us earlier?"
"I wanted to have dinner with you too, but something delayed me.
I've been traveling, traveling... and haven't had dinner yet to spend Christmas with you guys. "
Val shook his head.
Linda rolled her eyes.
The little fat man heard it in his heart, and said enthusiastically, "There is still food in the kitchen, I will take you there."
"My dear Jack, you are so sweet." Grandma kissed Jack on the forehead and followed Jack to the restaurant.
Robert looked at Linda, then at Val, and asked in a low voice, "Tell me, what's going on? Don't say you don't know about it?"
Val forgot to glance at the restaurant, "She went to the supermarket where I worked to find me, dragged me to the restaurant for dinner, and said she would spend Christmas with us.
I...I didn't know how to say no..."
Robert asked, "Then why didn't you tell me? Just let her run over like this. Is this a surprise? This is a shock."
Val explained, "I... also felt inappropriate afterward.
So, I called her again and told her…
It might be inconvenient to come today. I asked her to meet at my sister's house. I didn't expect her to come suddenly. "
Robert asked, "How long is she going to stay?"
"I don't know either."
"Then what will she do tonight?" Robert looked at Val, then at Linda.
Linda looked helpless, "I still have a spare room over there..."
Robert said, "If it's difficult, you can book a hotel for her, and I'll reimburse you."
"It's not suitable, besides, she won't live long..."
Robert patted his daughter on the shoulder, "Don't force yourself."
Since the old lady came, the atmosphere has become a little weird, and time has become slower.
Several adults are a little absent-minded.
The little fat man seemed to have noticed it, and tugged at Luke's shoulder, "Brother, what's the matter?"
Luke didn't know how to tell him, even if he said it, he shouldn't be the one who said it, and in Luke's view, adults' affairs have nothing to do with children, and the little fat man quite liked this grandma who occasionally came to visit. Individuals can deal with it in their own way, and there is no need to be affected by the emotions of adults, which would make them feel uncomfortable.
Finally it was 12 midnight.
"Yeah, Christmas is here!" The little fat man was wearing a Santa hat, blowing a retractable whistle, and couldn't wait to run under the Christmas tree to get presents.
Others also went under the Christmas tree and began to get their own gifts.
Luke received a total of four gifts. When he opened the first box, it was an exquisite notebook with a matching carbon pen hanging on it. The black cover had a good texture and good workmanship.
Wal said, "This is a gift from me. The cover of the notebook is very durable, and the paper inside can be replaced when it is used up. This notebook can be used for many years."
The little fat man on the side shouted in surprise, "Hey, my gift is a pair of teacups. Who gave them?"
Robert said, "I gave it to you. This is a set of couple cups. You can give one to Maggie."
"Thank you Grandpa, Maggie will be very happy."
The little fat man unwrapped another gift, "Who gave the chocolate?"
Linda said, "I gave you a black chocolate with a purity of 85%, which is very suitable for you."
Luke also picked up the same chocolate and shook it, "This brand of chocolate is very delicate, thank you mom."
"Why don't you buy 95% of it?" The little fat man curled his lips. He doesn't like high-purity black chocolate. It tastes bitter and salty, and he can't taste the sweetness at all.
The little fat man opened the next gift, "It's movie coupons."
Varda said, "I gave it to you. You can watch movies for ten people, five popcorns, and two Haagen-Dazs."
"Wow, that sounds good." The little fat man smiled, opened the last gift, and showed a surprised look, "ipad!
Haha...brother, did you send it? "
Luke nodded, "You're welcome."
The little fat man couldn’t put it down, and he couldn’t wait to start researching it now. Then, he seemed to think of something, “Grandma, I’m sorry, I didn’t know you were coming, so I didn’t prepare a gift for you.”
Grandma said indifferently, "Honey, don't worry too much.
Christmas is celebrated every year, and gifts are given every year. Those few gifts are already a bit clichéd. "
Hearing this, the little fat man's smile faded a bit.
Robert pouted, "Have you prepared a Christmas present for Jack? He is looking forward to it."
"Well…
I said, every time those gifts are too cheesy.
This year I plan to do something different, and treat myself as a gift to give you a surprise. "
Robert said, "It may also be frightened.
I'm glad I don't have a heart attack, otherwise, I might have spent this Christmas in the hospital. "
"Robert. Don't be so mean, I know that my departure makes you very sad, and you still can't let me go in your heart, but...
We need to be more mature like adults. "
"No, your departure didn't make me feel sad, but happy.
This is the only thing I am grateful to you for. "
Grandma stared at Robert, "God, it hurts, are you sure you want to say that in front of the child?"
Val stood up and stood in front of the two, "Today is Christmas, we should talk about something happy."
Linda glanced at the clock on the wall, "Children, the presents have been received, and it's time for us to go home."
The little fat man reluctantly looked away from the iPad, "Aren't we going to live here? I thought we wouldn't be home until tomorrow night?"
Linda said, "You misunderstood, today is already the second day."
Little Fatty argues, "But before..."
Linda couldn't help but say, "Pack up your things and go home." Linda looked at her grandmother beside her, "Go and live with me. Luke has already moved out, and there is a room available."
"OK." Grandma responded, and then looked at Val who was aside, "Honey, I'll come see you tomorrow."
"Go, I will go to my sister's house tomorrow." Val didn't dare to let his mother come again, otherwise, he would be in danger of being kicked out of the house.
Watched by Val, Luke drove away, sent his mother, little fat man, and grandma to the Yinuo community, chatted briefly, and drove back to his home after saying goodbye.
This Christmas is a bit anticlimactic.
Luke parked the car in front of the house and looked at the dark house, which contrasted sharply with the bright windows of the surrounding neighbors.
He didn't expect that he would go home alone in the early morning of Christmas.
I don't want to go back.
Luke took out his mobile phone, dialed Daisy's number, and chatted briefly. Daisy was spending the holidays at her mother's house and would not be back until tomorrow afternoon.
Luke felt even more boring, took out his mobile phone and called Ortie, "Hi, beauty, Merry Christmas."
"Happy holidays." Orti was a little surprised, "You are not with your family at this time, why do you think of calling me?"
"What about you? Where is the holiday?"
"Los Angeles."
"With family?"
Orti said, "It's just me."
"What a coincidence, I'm alone too, do you want me to spend Christmas with you?"
Orti smiled, "It's already this time, what are you doing here with me?
sleeping? "
Luke smiled, "If you have an idea in this regard, I would be very happy."
"Forget it today.
If you have time tomorrow, we can have a meal together, just as I have something to talk to you about. "
"What's up?"
"Interview."
Sorry for the late update.
Not Calvin.
It's because my wife is a sheep.
I have to cook and take care of the kids...
I have no symptoms yet, depressed...
(end of this chapter)