Lyla
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My hands are clammy.
Relax! Henri is going to be here in a few minutes...
Ahhh! I'm panicking!
Seriously, it's not the first time I've done a project with someone from class!
I know... I know... That's not why I'm so nervous.
It's the fact that I'm going to be alone with him, at my house...
Ahhh!
It's him!
I fly out of my room at full speed, almost falling down.
You're really messed up, my dear! Calm down!
Alex got there first. He's opening the front door.
Alex: "What are you doing here?"
And there you have it...
Henri: "Hello, nice to meet you, I'm Henri. I'm here to see Lyla. We have to work on a project together."
Alex: "What? She's working with you?"
Lyla: "Henri! Hey! Ignore his remark... Henri, this is my annoying, but very attentive and sensitive, older brother."
Alex: "Yeah, I could care less. I'm leaving anyway. Hope you have a ball."
My brother leaves. I tell Henri to come in.
Caroline: "Well! Hello young man!"
Henri: "Hello Ma'am. I'm Henri."
He and my mom shake hands.
Caroline: "I'm Caroline, Lyla's mom. So nice to meet you. Wait! But... you're "Henri"... the "Henri"?"
Mooom! Come on!
Henri gives me a surprised look. He's totally caught off guard.
Henri: "Um... yes..."
I can feel myself blush.
I scowl at my mom, but she's not looking at me.
My mom, the most talented ever at "putting her foot in her mouth".
Lyla: "Yes mom, this is Henri. You've officially met. Can we go now?"
Caroline: "Hope you're productive kids!"
We go into my room. I shut the door and let out a sigh.
Between Alex and my mother, I'm not sure which reaction was worse!
Henri: "Your mom is nice."
Lyla: "Yeah... but she talks a little too much sometimes..."
No question about it, I am my mother's daughter!
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