Narration: How it all started. 23rd December. 1pm, city airport.
Narration: Mia, her mother, Mrs Abigail Stevenson and her brother Kevin, drag their luggage out of the airport and hail a cab.
Mia: I still don’t see why we had to come here.
Mrs Stevenson: oh, dear, I don’t know why you are making such a big deal out of it. The Browns are really good people, we can’t possibly miss their son’s wedding.
Mia: we could have just sent our gifts and wishes instead of all this. And who even get’s married on Christmas eve?
Mrs Stevenson: I think it’s a great time to get married. With all the holiday spirits and stuff.
Kevin: Yeah, it is. Mia is just jealous.
Mia: shut up Kevin!
Kevin: just admit it. You hate it that the only guy you have ever loved is getting married.
Mia: One, he is not the only guy I have ever loved. And two, that was back in high school. It was a long time ago. I was just a dumb teenager.
Kevin: Correction, that was seven years ago, not that long. And, you are still dumb anyway.
Mia: Kevin you freak!
Mrs Stevenson: Kevin that is not how to speak to your older sister. When will you two stop behaving like kids.
Kevin: Whatever.
Mia: I wish I stayed back.
Kevin: I wish you weren’t here too.
Mia: Freak!
Narration: driver pulls up in front of the Browns’ mansion.
Narration: Sophia comes out along with her parents Mr and Mrs Brown to welcome them.
Sophia:  Look who’s all grown up.
Kevin: And hot.
Mia: flatter yourself Kevin.
Sophia: Mia!
Narration: Sophia runs to give her a hug.
Sophia: I’m so glad you made it! I really thought you wouldn’t.
Mia:  Well, yeah, here I am.
Mrs Brown: Welcome Abigail. Thank you so much for accepting our invitation.
Mrs Stevenson: Andrew is like a son to me, I wouldn’t miss his wedding for the world. And by the way, the kids and I haven’t been here since we moved. I think it’s a great way to remember old times.
Mrs Brown: Yes, and a wonderful way to spend Christmas.
Mrs Brown: Sophia, help them with the luggage please.
Sophia: sure mom.
Sophia: Come on, I’ll show you to your rooms.
Narration: They follow Sophia and Mrs Brown into the mansion.
Sophia: Kevin, you’ll be staying with Zachary in his room.
Kevin: Who the fuck is Zachary?Sophia: Zachary, my cousin?  You don’t remember him?  You’ve got to be kidding me!
Mia: Kevin, quit being a dumbass. Zachary used to be my classmate, along with Andrew. Remember?
Kevin: ohhh you mean that Zachary. I remember.
Sophia: yeah him.
Kevin: hell, can’t I stay in  someone else’s room? Last time I checked, that kid is creepy as fuck.
Mia: Rude.
Sophia: nah, it’s okay, we all know Zachary can be a bit eccentric, but he’s a nice guy if you get to know him.
Kevin: yeah, but can’t I get some other room?
Sophia: Sorry Kevin, the house is a bit packed. They are no extra rooms.
Kevin: oh, okay.
Narration: they ascend the stairs to Zachary’s room.
Sophia: here, I don’t think he’s in. you can go freshen up and take some rest.  Don’t forget to come down for the party later.
Kevin: sure.
Narration: he enters the room and closes the door.
Mia: I’m sorry.
Sophia: for?
Mia: Kevin’s behaviour. calling your cousin creepy and stuff.
Sophia: oh, it’s alright, it’s not like he’s totally wrong.
Mia: yeah, but still, Kevin is just so childish.
Sophia: yeah right. Reminds me of when we were in high school.  He was the hottest guy in my class.
Mia: something tells me you were crushing on him.
Sophia: yeah, Not as hard as you were on my brother.
Mia: Andrew was literally the coolest thing in the whole school. Every girl liked him.
Sophia: yeah, but not as much as you did.
Mia: I can’t believe he’s getting married.
Narration: Sophia pulls Mia to her room.
Sophia: I can’t believe it too. I never thought brother will get married at a young age. But I guess it’s happening.
Narration: Mia enters and sits on the bed.
Mia: This room is beautiful.
Sophia: Isn’t it? My style.
Mia: clearly.
Sophia: This is going to be where you stay. We are going to have lots of fun.
Mia: I’m looking forward to that.
Sophia:   yippie! Now go freshen up. We have a party to attend.
Mia: Actually, I think I'm  gonna sit that one out.
Sophia: what? You can't be serious.
Mia: I am. Parties are not my thing.
Sophia: But, this is Andrew's pre wedding party. You can't miss it.
Mia: Actually, I can.
Sophia: that doesn't mean you should. It's going to be a great party, everyone will be there. You'll get to meet your high school friends. It'll be like a little reunion.
Mia: What if I tell you I don't want to meet everyone?
Sophia: you've got to be kidding Mia.
Well at least go for Andrew's sake. I'm sure he will be grateful.
Mia: yeah, it's not like he's going to even notice me. He never does.
Sophia: oh, come on...
Mia: let's not forget Clover will be there.
Sophia: is that the main reason you don't want to come? Clover?
Mia: I don't want to relive my highschool nightmare I guess.
Sophia: oh Mia, I know Clover was a bitch in school. But then, she was   a cheerleader and , the school's princess  that was why she had the guts to bully you or anyone at all. Now she's just a normal person with no reason to be mean.
Mia: let's not forget she's the bride.
Sophia: I think that would be a good reason for her not to pick  on you. She'll be too busy being the center of attraction.
Mia: Typical Clover. But still, I'm not going.
Sophia: oh, come on Mia, you can't do this.
Narration: Kathleen walks in on them.
Kathleen: Can't do what?
Sophia: oh, aunt Kathleen, thank goodness you are here, talk some sense into Mia's big head.
Kathleen: oh my, Mia is that you. Look at you. You are all grown up and pretty.
Mia: thank you?
Kathleen: it's been years since we last met.
Mia: yes ma'am. But you still look as beautiful as you used to.
Kathleen: oh, you haven't changed at all have you? The flattery and all.
Sophia: Can you believe she doesn't want to attend brother's pre wedding party?
Kathleen: what? You came all the way from new York just to miss the most important event?
Mia: I thought the wedding is the most important...
Kathleen: you will come, you have to come. For my sake.
Sophia: please....
Mia: oh, fine.
Sophia: yippie!!
Kathleen: Good. I'll see you two then.
Sophia: Thanks Aunt Kathleen.
Narration: Sophia embraces Mia.
Sophia: I'm Soo glad you agreed. Ohh it's gonna be so much fun.  I promise you, this Night will be an unforgettable one.
Mia: hmmm. Sure.
Sophia: now go take a shower and then a nap. I will go check out the preparations.
Mia: okay.
Sophia: Trust me, you won't regret this night.