Lyra believes she has a reasonable handle on her life. Or so she thought, until her life was interrupted by a charismatic French dancer. She faces competition from other women, interference from her family, and a man from a past relationship that wa...
Laurent went to his mother's house. She wanted to spend the day with her children but he couldn't keep his mind off what happened with Lyra.
His mother hugged him when he walked in; he hugged her and kissed her cheek.
"So you tell me about her?" She asked joining him. "Who?" Laurent asked. "The girl you talked to you sister about." She smiled but when Laurent lowered his head. She frowned, "What is it? Did you get her pregnant?" His mother started slapping the back of his head while fussing.
Laurent quickly leaned away, covering his head while telling his mother that he didn't get anyone pregnant repeated until she stopped hitting him.
"She ask a question of me, I no answer. Now she no talk to me." Laurent slowly lifted his head. "Why you no answer?" His mother returned to her seat. "I..." He slowly sat. "I try for see her for make better but..." Laurent was interrupted by Larry coming in the door.
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"Ms. Via?" Geeta spoke from the office door. "Yes?" Lyra answered without looking up from her work. "I believe we may be facing a difficult situation." She took a breath stepping closer. Lyra sighed finally looking at Geeta, "And that is?" "I didn't know about your situation until today. Consequently, when I called about the item you ordered. They apologized stating it was delivered yesterday." Geeta stood ready to be yelled at or even fired. "And how did you find out about my situation?" Lyra smiled. "Today you forfeited your dinner reservations to Sophia. You presented the information for your spa day for two to Ina and concert tickets to myself. All of which, I personally arranged for you to celebrate..." Lyra held up her hand for Greta to stop talking.
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"Laurent!" Larry called excitedly. "Us fans send us birthday gifts!" He said handing a large box to Laurent before retrieving a larger box for himself from the car. Larry smiled at his brother as if to say, I am more loved than you.
Laurent shrugged as he opened the box and dumped out all the gifts on the table. His gasped when a gold embossed crown on a dark color box caught his eye. He quickly grabbed it and ran his hand acrossed the gold crown. Larry turned to ask Laurent if got something good then pouted when he saw the box in his brother's hand. Laurent quickly removed the card attached by a black ribbon.
For the man reaching for the stars. Happy Birthday Laurent!
Lyra
Larry snatched the card and read it out loud while Laurent opened the box.
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"Who Lyra?" Their mother asked looking at the watch. Laurent sighed, "The one I tell you about." Then closed the box and slowly walked outside.
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Lyra frowned lowering the hand she held up to stop Geeta from talking.
"I see." Her phone rang and she saw Laurent's name flash on her screen. "Give me exactly 90 seconds then tell me I have another call." She instructed Geeta.
