Fairy Tale Christmas by Michael McLean & Scott McLean

Author:Michael McLean & Scott McLean [McLean, Michael]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Christmas, Fiction
Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing
Published: 2014-09-15T00:00:00+00:00

Everyone smiled and clapped politely as they eyeballed the delicious food. Music from the orchestra began playing, and everyone flocked to the buffet table. It was shortly after everyone had filled their plates and sat down that a few of them thought they heard the faint sound of sleigh bells. Thinking that it was just part of the party, they continued on with dinner.

A moment later, there came a knock at the massive front door.

Cinderella turned to Harold, who was stuffing his mouth with a succulent turkey leg.

“Are we expecting anyone else?” she asked.

His eyebrows furrowed and he shook his head as he swallowed. “No, m’lady. Everyone on the invite list has arrived.”

Cinderella looked confused. “Go let them in!”

Harold jumped up from the table and raced out of the room. When the rest of the guests heard that someone was at the door, they all pushed away from the table and joined Cinderella at the bottom of the large gilded staircase.

Much to their surprise, it was Santa Claus who stepped in when the massive doors opened.

Cinderella’s jaw dropped open. “Santa! What are you doing here? It’s Christmas Eve!”

“Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas Eve, fairy-tale friends. I know it’s late, and I can’t stay long, but thank you so much for inviting me. I’m thrilled, and of course, I’ve brought presents.” And out of the large red sack he’d brought from the North Pole, a pile of brightly wrapped gifts appeared, each labeled with the name of someone in attendance. The group oohed and aahed.

Cinderella pressed her hands to her cheeks and said, “That is so very kind of you, Santa. We know you’re so busy. Did you say you had an invitation?” She looked over at Harold, who discreetly shook his head.

“Yes, of course,” Santa replied as he pulled the fake invitation from his pocket. “Please, let me tell you all how grateful I am for the new super-duper reindeer hybrid sleigh. It’s almost like you knew exactly what I needed this year. You see, I’m giving a toy to every girl and boy in the world, and my old sleigh just can’t handle that kind of volume. I can’t tell you how much this gift means to me and the elves. It is truly a blessing!”

Prince Charming joined Cinderella, and a confused look passed between them as a surprised silence settled over the palace. Near the back of the crowd, an awkward cough or two echoed off the ceiling. Somewhere off to the side, a cricket chirped.

“Hush,” Pinocchio whispered loudly. “Nobody knows why he’s here.”

Cinderella stepped forward and took Santa’s hands in her own. “Santa, we’re so happy you joined us, but I don’t remember sending you an invitation. You’re welcome to stay, of course, but we figured you’d be busy, what with it being Christmas Eve and all . . .”

Santa laughed and his belly jiggled like a bowl full of jelly. “You are so right, my dear. It wasn’t just an invitation. It was a singing telegram. And a funny-looking one at that.

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