A Moment in Paris- (SYTYCW)

                                                            Chapter 1

Sitting, in this little Café, just watching the world in front of me, being here is just as exciting and fascinating as it was seven years ago.  My how the time flies, every single detail is vivid, just as if it were yesterday. It was here in this spot, that I had that Moment. It was the kind of moment you always wish for and yet you never know when it will happen. I mean seriously how could I ever forget that amazing moment that changed my life forever?

“Lacey, can you believe we are actually here?” my voice comes out excited as I toss my suitcase on the bed.  

“No Ten, I can’t. I am surprised that Poppa Bear let us come.”

“I know right.” I try to sound shocked but giggle instead

“How did you finally convince him?” curiosity evident in her tone

“I took a rational approach. I explained that it was a once in a lifetime opportunity, and that it was a good learning experience. He knew we were traveling safely since we were flying over with the school group. He knows that it’s my dream to visit Paris. It also took a lot of begging and promising to Skype him every other day so he knew we were ok to but he still super nervous you know us traveling internationally and all, and seeing as I am his baby girl, but in the end I think he realized that this would be an amazing experience and that we were both going, he knows he can trust us.” I smile proudly.

“It’s more like he can’t say no to you.”

“Yeah that too. “ I grin widely, yes I know I am spoiled but I don’t flaunt it. I don’t act like a spoiled brat and work hard, yes my daddy has money but he always taught me how to work hard.

“Lacey, I am really shocked your mother did not throw a fit.”

“Oh please she hardly gave any attention to the fact that I was even speaking. She does not care that I live with you so why the hell would she care if I go to Paris.”

“Well you know she might all of a sudden decide she will miss you.” I quip sarcastically with a smirk.

“Oh yeah she will miss the clean house and cooked meals, so that the other kids eat. So if hell freezes over then I will get concerned.” And I can detect the small hint of contempt but mostly there is the ‘I don’t give a shit’ tone in her remark. Then she turns back to me and smiles.

We both break out in to giggles. It’s no secret that Lacey, her mother and step father do not get along. Once her mother married her stepfather and they started having kids, Lacey sort of got pushed to the background. Her 6 younger brothers and sisters are well taken care of but Lacey, well its better that she’s not there. So she lives with me, and Daddy did not even think twice about it. She is like his second daughter. 

I pull out my laptop and log in to call my dad, to let him know we made it safe.

“Hey Daddy!”

“Hey sweetie, I take it you made it to your hotel ok?’

“Yeah we just arrived, our room overlooks the Eiffel Tower, this place is simply amazing Daddy, thank you so much for letting me come!”

“Hey Poppa Bear, how’s it goin?” Lacey leans over my shoulder.

“Hello Lacey, things are good here. It is about 10pm here, I was just waiting up to hear from you girls, how was the flight over?”

“It was good, long but good, no delays, things went smoothly, and as you can see we made it safe. We are just unpacking now, and It’s only about 2pm here so we are going to go explore a bit.”