At the Christmas party, Bethany’s bracelet the one Larry gave her as a gift will go missing. Read more
The Christmas Disaster: A Gift, a Bracelet, and a Ruined Party
1. The Morning of Christmas Peace
The morning of Christmas began on an unexpectedly peaceful note. 🎄✨ Larry woke up early, a small smile on his face, holding a carefully wrapped gift box. For once, there was no tension in the air—no arguments, no side-eyes, no accusations. Just calm.
Bethany came into the living room, rubbing her eyes.
Bethany:
“Why are you up so early?”
Larry smiled and handed her the box.
Larry:
“Merry Christmas, Bethany.”
Her expression changed instantly. She opened the box slowly and gasped. Inside was a stunning bracelet—elegant, shiny, and clearly expensive.
Bethany:
“Larry… is this real?”
Larry:
“Very real,” he replied. “It cost me $1,000.”
Bethany’s face lit up with excitement. 😍
Bethany:
“Oh wow! You really did this for me?”
Larry:
“I did. I just wanted us to have a good Christmas.”
For the first time in a long while, they were both in a genuinely good mood. They laughed, exchanged a quick kiss, and admired the bracelet together.
Bethany:
“This bracelet is way more expensive than that TV.”
Larry:
“Just as long as you’re happy.”
2. The Christmas Party Begins
Later that evening, Larry and Bethany arrived at the Christmas party together. 🎶🎄 The house was already full of energy—music playing, lights glowing, and people dancing. Sharra was there, along with Destiny and Brooke.
Bethany’s smile faded just a little when she noticed Sharra. She leaned toward Larry.
Bethany:
“She’s here?”
Larry sighed.
Larry:
“Bethany, it’s Christmas. Let’s not start anything.”
The party continued, and for a while, things seemed fine. Destiny pulled Bethany onto the dance floor, Brooke laughed with Larry near the drinks, and for a moment, everything felt normal. 💃🏽🕺🏽
Destiny:
“Look at us! You’re glowing tonight!”
Bethany:
“I know,” she said confidently. “This bracelet alone could shut the whole party down.”
Across the room, Sharra was dancing too, keeping her distance but clearly enjoying herself. Brooke noticed Bethany watching her.
Brooke:
“Relax. It’s just a party.”
Bethany:
“Yeah… just a party.”
3. The Missing Bracelet
As the music slowed and people gathered for drinks, Bethany suddenly looked down at her wrist. Her smile vanished.
Bethany:
“Wait…”
She checked again. Her bracelet was gone.
Bethany:
“No. No, no, no…”
Panic crept into her voice.
Larry noticed her face change.
Larry:
“What’s wrong?”
Bethany:
“My bracelet!” she snapped. “It’s gone!”
The music seemed to fade as Bethany started searching frantically—on the floor, under the table, around the couch.
Bethany (shouting):
“Everybody stop!”
The room went quiet. Larry tried to calm her.
Larry:
“Bethany, maybe it slipped off—”
Bethany (yelling):
“No! That bracelet was tight! Somebody took it!”
People exchanged uncomfortable looks. Destiny whispered, “This is getting bad…”
Bethany’s eyes locked onto Sharra.
Bethany (accusing):
“You!”
Sharra (surprised):
“Me?”
Bethany:
“Yes, YOU!” she shouted. “You were dancing near me. You’re always jealous. You stole my bracelet!”
Sharra raised her hands.
Sharra:
“Bethany, I didn’t touch your bracelet. I don’t want your stuff.”
Larry stepped between them.
Larry:
“Bethany, you can’t just accuse her without proof.”
Bethany began crying loudly. 😭
Bethany:
“That bracelet cost a thousand dollars! You bought it for me, Larry! And now it’s gone!”
The party mood completely collapsed. Music stopped. People started gathering their things.
Destiny (muttering):
“This is why we can’t have anything nice.”
Brooke (shaking her head):
“Christmas is officially ruined.”
4. The Arguments Escalate
Bethany pointed again at Sharra.
Bethany:
“She did this! She always tries to take what’s mine!”
Sharra snapped back, finally losing patience.
Sharra:
“I’m not you, Bethany. I don’t steal gifts or cause scenes.”
Larry rubbed his temples, trying to hold back his frustration.
Larry:
“Everyone just calm down,” he said, but it was too late.
Guests began leaving one by one. The laughter, the dancing, the joy—all gone. 🚪❄️
As the house emptied, Bethany sank onto the couch, still crying.
Bethany (sobbing):
“My bracelet… my Christmas…”
Larry stood there silently, disappointment written all over his face.
Larry (quietly):
“This was supposed to be a good day.”
Bethany looked up at him.
Bethany:
“If you hadn’t invited her, this wouldn’t have happened.”
Larry shook his head.
Larry (slowly):
“Or maybe… we destroyed this party ourselves.”
5. The Christmas Lights Fade
The room fell silent, the glow of Christmas lights now feeling cold and distant. 🎄💔 The once joyful party had turned into a nightmare, and Larry and Bethany were left alone to face the consequences of their actions. What was supposed to be a day of celebration had turned into chaos, and it was clear—nothing was ever as simple as it seemed.
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