Все главы LOVERS AT CHRISTMAS EVE 1: Глава 11 - Глава 20

Stefany was shocked upon hearing her father's words, her face turning pale. "Why, Daddy? Don't we always go to church every Sunday?""Daddy just thinks maybe you could worship at home. Besides, you can also listen to sermons from home," Mr. Frank replied, trying to sound calm."But Daddy, I want to meet my friends at church. We have activities together after the service. I also made plans with Caroline and Marsha." Stefany tried to explain everything to her father."Stefany, Daddy has decided. We're not going to church tomorrow," Mr. Frank said firmly.Stefany looked down, disappointed, and without saying anything, she got up from the dining table and hurried to her room. The sound of her door slamming shut echoed her protest.Mrs. Emily, who was sitting across from her husband, sighed deeply."Frank, what are you doing? Why are you forbidding Stefany from going to church?" she asked in a serious tone.Mr. Frank shrugged, "I just don't want Stefany to go to church tomorrow."Mrs. Emil

Stefany turned around and her eyes immediately lit up when she saw Daniel."Daniel! I'm sorry I'm late," Stefany exclaimed.Then she noticed her friend's appearance, Daniel, who looked so stunning this morning. Stefany then said, "Daniel, by the way, you look very handsome today!" she said breathlessly."Thank you for the compliment, Stefy. I didn't think you were coming to church today," Daniel replied, smiling at his friend."It wasn't in vain that Grandpa John and Grandma Sophia helped prepare my clothes. It turns out Stefany likes my appearance," Daniel muttered in his heart.Then Stefany said again, "Daddy ... he almost forbade me from leaving. Mommy and I had to argue with him before I was finally allowed to leave the house."Daniel felt deep sympathy and admiration for Stefany. "The important thing is that you could come," he said softly. "Let's go inside the church, the service will start soon."Stefany nodded and they both immediately walked towards the entrance of the churc

Inside the spacious church choir practice room, the teenagers were preparing to sing hymns with enthusiasm. Caroline, Marsha, Hugo, and Filbert looked excited, practicing their vocals and matching notes.However, in the corner of that magnificent room, Daniel sat alone, his gaze empty. Usually, choir practice was a moment he looked forward to, especially because Stefany, his best friend and also the girl he secretly liked, was always present. But this time, without Stefany's presence, it felt like something was missing.Mr. Frank, Stefany's father, forbade his daughter from attending choir practice, and that made Daniel even more troubled."Why does Uncle Frank always dislike me? What did I do wrong? Even though I'm always kind to everyone, especially to Stefany. Is there something wrong with me?" Daniel muttered sadly from within his heart.This made Daniel even more unenthusiastic, so he didn't focus on choir practice at all.Filbert, who had been watching Daniel for a while, approa

As soon as Mr. Frank's private car left the yard, the atmosphere at the Madison Residence suddenly felt relieved. Not long after, a knock was heard on the main door. From the kitchen, Mrs. Emily, who was tidying up the table, heard it. The knock was followed by the voice of a young man calling out her daughter's name, "Stefany! Stefany, it's us."Mrs. Emily stopped her activity for a moment, then walked towards the door. With a bit of curiosity, she then peeked through the window, and a relieved smile immediately appeared on her face when she saw her daughter's friends standing outside. There were Filbert, Hugo, Caroline, Marsha, and Daniel, all looking eagerly waiting.Mrs. Emily then opened the door wide. Saying, "Oh, it's you. You want to meet Stefany, right?" she asked."Yes, Aunty," the teenagers replied in unison."We want to practice choir with Stefany, Aunty," Marsha said with a smile."Alright, come on in, everyone, please come in!" Mrs. Emily invited warmly."Thank you, Aunt

After spending a cheerful afternoon together, the six teenagers said goodbye to each other. The sun began to hide behind the hills, leaving an orange glow in the sky of Bibury Village. The joyful voices of the teenagers that had previously filled the place now gradually disappeared, replaced by the footsteps of them heading towards their respective homes.Marsha waved towards Caroline. "Come on, Caroline, let's go home. It's getting late. By the way, we're going home together, right? Because our houses are in the same direction."Caroline nodded and walked towards her friend. "Of course, Marsha! Friends, we're going home first. Thank you for today, everyone. See you tomorrow at school, okay!""Be careful on the road, Marsha, Caroline!" Stefany said to her two female friends."See you tomorrow at school, friends!" Daniel chimed in.They all waved to each other, leaving behind the sweet memories of that afternoon on the hill."Going home together, Fil?" Hugo asked, patting his friend's