Page 89 of A Winter in Wonderland
‘I, um … ’ Shiiiiiit, what to say, what to say?
‘I know, it’s daunting to try a new job, but I’m sure you’ve thought how much fun Josh was having and how you’d like to join in. Now’s your chance! You are going to make a wonderful, happy, festive elf.’
I dragged myself back upstairs and told Esteri the news, who promptly burst out laughing. ‘You? An elf?’
‘What’s so funny?’ I asked. Macabre was more the mood, not funny.
‘Oh nothing, nothing.’ She wiped her tears. ‘I’m going for a shower. See you at the end of the day. Feel free to use my pink lipstick to give yourself those rosy cheeks you need, you look a little pale right now.’
Guffawing to herself, Esteri left the room.
This was getting ridiculous. First, I fall for an elf.Me.Then I have to become one?
