Will Love Win?

Chapter Thirty Six

Laurent

To think my life would ever calm down... I planned to have a talk with Larry today but, this morning I got some pretty bad news, which has led me to come to California. An old friend of mines was murdered. But, looking around at the scene, something is not right about it. It seems too calm, if this was someone that didn't have it out for him or a motive, it would be a mess. This was personal. If Joné felt like he was in danger, he would've let me know. I walk around more and I come across this audio box that was sitting on the dining room table. He wasn't one to have something like this. Taking a black glove out of my blazer pocket, I slide it on and press the only button on there.

"Well well well... my friend Laurent, long time no see eh? I bet you didn't think that I could get so close to you. Oh, but this is just the beginning. You see, I'm a lot closer than you can imagine. Soon this will all come to an end and you'll understand that Francis was in fact the better right hand man.... Also, how's your mother? How long do you plan on keeping her in the place of the unknown?"

I quickly grab my phone and call the guards back home.

Me-Get my mother, take her home.

I then press the button again.

"You remember how many lives you two ruined in there? Good times right? One more thing before I go. The light to your darkness... Alexandria. The moment I laid eyes on her, I knew exactly why you fell in love. She's a beauty."

Instantly, my anger grows.

"I hear you have a real soft spot for her. Her voice, so soft and lovely.. and a smile that'll make you melt inside. Keep an eye on her. Tell her sorry about her sister, from Xavier."

Tightly wrapping my hand around the device, I throw it against the wall and it breaks. Xavier is Francis son, how he knows Alexandria is what I need to find out quick. The fact that he has came in contact with her is what pissed me off more than anything. If things weren't already worse, it is now. Francis and his entire crew are now the only people I'm focused on. I understand that the mafia will be after me soon but hopefully that comes at a later date. Later like when I can get my people safe and far away.

Later in the day

Alexandria

This evening I have been in the main house doing anything that I can because I've been bored. But, I've just gotten my cue to leave as Mrs. Bourgeois walks in. I haven't seen her in a few weeks but I'm not complaining.

Mrs. Bourgeois- Goodevening Alexandria

Me-Goodevening Mrs. Bourgeois.. don't worry I'm just leaving out of your space.

Mrs. Bourgeois- Actually, can I talk to you for a moment?

Me-Um yes ma'am...

Something has to be wrong, she's never willing to talk to me alone.

Mrs. Bourgeois- I know you and I haven't had good times... I just... I just want to say thank you..

Thank me? I'm confused, what exactly is she thanking me for?.. she grabs my hand and gently brushes her thumb across it.

Mrs. Bourgeois- I thank you for bringing emotion and happiness to my son. For bringing him a love that he needed. I'm sorry for how I've treated you... there's no right explanation, and I know that makes it worse. But, I promise you... I'm happy for the both of you.

A smile came across my face as a tear falls. This makes me feel a little better about being here now. I never expected Mrs. Bourgeois to accept Laurent and I being together.