Our story bagan the day before Thanksgiving. I drove to the super market and up the parking lot. As I led out a sigh, Lola burst out the car, as I rolled my eyes. I got up and stop her from running in the store.
"Lola, please behave yourself! We're only here to pick up a few things for the Thanksgiving dinner and leave!" She turn at me.
"But, this is the first time that it's only you and me! No parents to give us the cheesy stuffs and I get excited when we're together!"
"okay. One; be respectful that our parents give nothing but peace and love! we're lucky that we don't have to deal with other family problems! Also, yes I know I only been driving for a few months but, that doesn't mean you can run off to the store like that! Remember, I'm responsible for your actions!"
"I'm sorry, sis! I love Thanksgiving! Watching the parade on tv, making flower headbands and bracelets and dinning in on the big feast! Say, wouldn't it be amazing is we can be on a big parade float like they do in New York?!"
"It's unlikely to happen. We don't have much money to do anything big. But, at least we have a home and a life to live."
"Gee, sis! You're being a downer again!"
"No, I'm not! Not everyone can ride a float like that!"
"Sis, where will you be without me?! Welp, I'm going inside!"
"Wait! Oh, I did it again! One of these days, her actions will cause big trouble for us!" As I went in the store, that where I saw a long table and a single chair behind it next to the door. A sign was on top that read, 'back in 5mins'. Maybe some girl scout are selling cookies or something? Oh, well. It's probably wasn't too important anyway.
I rolled a shopping cart down the to the canned section, when Lola came and dumped a whole lot of groceries in the basket.
"Don't mind looking, I remember every ingredients mom uses every year! It's pays off watching her cook!"
"I guess we saved some time. But, please don't run in the store!"
"I didn't run, I fast walked.!"
"That's not much different." She turned to face the far end stand.
"All we need is the turkey! I'll get it!" She ran to it before I could stop her. Only a single turkey was left. As she got closer, another customer almost claimed it. "Hey, I saw it first!" She suddenly pulled out a slingshot and pellet the customer's hand! She then grabbed it and placed it in the basket. I disappointly sigh and took away her toy. "Hey, why you do that?!"
"Lola! It's not nice to use slingshots on people!"
"But, I saw the turkey first!"
"It's still rude! Now, go up to that customer and apologize!"
"Yes, sis." Sometimes I feel like parent more than a sister to her.
"Sis, you have no sense of fun!" She told me, as we were about to leave. carrying our groceries.
"Good behavior comes first. Good things will happen to good people." She half hearty agreed, as we walked out the door. Funny how I said that just now. We were about to head to the car when, someone whispered to us. We turned and now that stand has been decorated with Christmas colors! A small money box was on the table, as well as a big wheel with red and green colors. The one who ran the stand was someone my height, with pale white skin, brown hair, pointed ears and worn glasses, a dark color coat, blue pants and pointed shoe.
"You seems to look like a half off elf!"
"Yeah, and not very trust worthy!"
"Quiet! I was force to do this stupid job from the boss, saying I need more happiness in my life!"
"Hey, that's my sister too!"
"Not now, Lola! So, Mr. Gloomy Elf, what are you trying to advertise? College funds?!"
"Don't you dare_ I mean." He cleared his voice. "Say, would you like to spin the great Christmas wheel?! For only a few dollars, that will go to a wonderful charity, you could win fabulous prizes!" He cheered and forced a smiled.
"Eeek! He's more shady when smiling! Lola, lets just leave!"
"Did you say, prizes?!" Here we go again!
"Yes, little girl. If you land on the red, you'll get a small bag of candy canes. Land on the green and get one early Christmas present! But, if you land on the gold," It was barely noticeable on the wheel. "Lets just say, you can only find out if you even get a chance to."
He turned around and coughed, as it was a painful experience.
"Sis, this sounds fun!"
"No, it's just a gimmicky wheel that rip you off. They do this all the times beside, I bet this guy is being pay to put on this act!"
"But, we could win that grand prize!"
"Oh, forgot to mention. Only children can spin the wheel." Back to his gloomy self, as he faced us.
"It's happened again and again! Those wheels are nothing but a con act!"
"But, sis! It's only a few dollars! Just give me a chance!" She stared at me with a puppy dog face. Why do I always fall for it?!
"Fine, here." I gave her some changes. She smiled, gave it to the elf
and spinned the wheel with all her might! Spin and spin, her eyes glued on the arrow. It was about to stop.
"It seems you won the lesser prize. Well, kid, I hope you have a sweet tooth for_ WHAT?!!!!!"
Just at the very last line, it landed on the door! The elf had a shocking face, that his glasses tipped off his eyes. Lola jumped for joy. Shouting, 'I won!' Maybe I shouldn't doubt her.
"So, Mr. Gloomy Elf. She won your 'so called grand prize'. You better give or she'll pellet you with her slingshot." I maybe shy but, it feels good to punch someone like him in the face. Mumbling for words, he told us to give him a minute, as he took out a candy cane shape phone and dial a number.
"Mr. S. Nick, It's me. No, I'm not having a panic attack! Some little girl won the grand prize! Yes, I know nobody had ever won it before! Well, it's your fault you put that there_ I don't care I get on the naughty list again! Oh, sorry, I lose my temper a lot. What?! So, you're going to keep your promise? Can you trust this rugrat?!"
"Hey, I heard that!" He ignored her.
"Okay, but it's your responsibility. I'm sure it won't be as worst as THOSE trio. Fine, I'll tell them! Can't say I didn't warned you." He hung up. He led out a big sigh.
"Got a word from the boss. He gave me permission to present you with the grand prize. But, not a word to anyone!"
"After an argument like that, what's so special about this!" He cleared his voice.
"This little girl had just won a full month trip to Christmas Town!" She had the biggest smiled on her face!
"I'M SO HAPPY!" She cheered. This was just the beginning of a long adventure to come.
