Samaij Kirby rushed through the airport terminal, her heart pounding as she glanced at the clock. The announcement echoed overhead, declaring her flight was boarding. She sprinted to the gate, only to see the door close just as she reached it. Frustrated, she slumped against a nearby wall, feeling the weight of her missed holiday flight settle in.
With a resigned sigh, Samaij decided to head to Target nearby to pick up some last-minute gifts for her family. As she wandered through the aisles, her mind swirled with thoughts of the holiday dinner she would miss. Lost in her reverie, she turned a corner and nearly collided with someone.
“Whoa! Samaij?” The voice was familiar, and she looked up to see Shanice Price, her old college friend. They hadn’t seen each other in years, and a wave of nostalgia washed over her.
“Shanice! It’s been ages!” Samaij exclaimed, her spirits lifting.
They embraced warmly, both surprised and delighted to find each other amidst the holiday chaos. After a few moments of catching up, they discovered they were both stranded in the city for the holidays.
“Since we’re both here, why don’t we make the best of it?” Shanice suggested, her eyes sparkling with excitement. “We could prepare a holiday feast together!”
The idea was irresistible, and together they filled their carts with ingredients for a cozy dinner. They joked and reminisced as they picked out the perfect items—turkey, cranberry sauce, potatoes, and a handful of festive spices. As they checked out, the initial disappointment of missing their flights faded, replaced by the warmth of rekindling their friendship.
Later, in Shanice’s cozy apartment, they transformed the kitchen into a bustling holiday haven. They chopped, stirred, and baked, laughter echoing off the walls as they shared stories from college—late-night study sessions, silly crushes, and their dreams for the future.
As the aroma of the feast filled the air, they set the table with mismatched holiday décor, creating a charming atmosphere that felt like home. They raised their glasses for a toast, celebrating not just the meal but the unexpected turn their lives had taken.
“Here’s to new traditions and old friends,” Samaij said, smiling.
“Absolutely! Let’s promise to make this a yearly thing,” Shanice replied, her eyes shining with newfound joy.
As they savored their dainty holiday feast for two, they realized that sometimes, missing a flight could lead to something even more beautiful—a rekindled friendship and the start of a new holiday tradition.
Thee Juju Aura 
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