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...
"I am so sorry." Lyra said into Laurent's chest as he squeezed her tight. "Lau," Larry called. "Come on."
Laurent nodded and Lyra tried to step away but he walked while holding her to his chest. She squeaked when he pulled her into the car.
"What are you doing?" Lyra asked. "The circus closed, us go shopping," Larry smiled. "Oh, can you let me out at Rocco Forte?" Lyra asked the driver knowing Larry's 'us' didn't include her. "Why? Who stay there?" Larry asked while Laurent cradled her like a teddy bear. "Me." Lyra replied. "Okii. Us go with you." Larry smiled. "And Lau can rest." "I'm not tired." Laurent replied then yawned. "I, uh, yeah, sure." Lyra replied hesitantly and still suspicious of Larry.
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"Where do you want to go for dinner?" Ashlie text. "Can you come eat here?" Lyra replied. "I wanted to go out to eat." Ashlie text. "I'm at Rocco Forte room 1206, please?" Lyra replied. "Oh kay." She sighed.
Half an hour later, Larry answered the door when she knocked.
"Hi," Ashlie greeted Larry in surprise. "Hi!" Larry smiled as she walked around him. "She's in the bedroom." He said then sat on the couch in front of television.
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"Hey Ly," Ashlie walked into the bedroom."What is Lar-, oh." Ashlie stopped in her tracks ,"Uh, Ly?" Ashlie quietly called her best friend after seeing her being used as a human teddy bear/ body pillow by a sleeping Laurent. He was holding Lyra's body hostage with his head resting on her chest.
"Yes?" She replied as she trying to see over Laurent’s head. "Comfortable?" Ashlie covered her mouth as she softly laughed. "Of course. Being crushed by a sleeping giraffe is extremely comfortable." Lyra replied sarcastically. "Order the food while I can wake him up to eat."
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"I not hungry." Laurent whined sleepily as he pulled Lyra back to him. "But I am, and I am not of the habit of eating while horizontal." Lyra spoke loudly as she pulled away. Laurent whimpered trying to open his eyes but released Lyra. "Thank you." Lyra said as she went to hunt down Larry.
"I suppose you thought that was funny." Lyra fussed as she punched Larry's arm. "Yes," He laughed quickly running away from her. "What?" Ashlie asked with a smile as she watched. "Laurent laid down in the bedroom. Larry ask me to move the pillows then he pushed me on the bed. Laurent promptly locked me in his arms so I couldn't move. Laurent thanked him and Larry walked away laughing." Lyra replied. "It sounds funny." Ashlie giggled. "Whatever." Lyra groaned.
Noticing her best friend's tense mood, Ashlie pulled her aside, "What happened?" She whispered. "Larry asked me to meet him at the circus." Lyra replied then stopped when Ashlie shook her head. "I'm talking about with Vincent." Ashlie whispered. "I met Aly last night." Lyra replied. "His ex? At his place?" Ashlie's eyebrows shot up towards her hairline. "Yes he was." Lyra replied. "He?" Ashlie shrieked. "No way! Are you sure?" Lyra nodded slowly. "I know. My radar missed it too." Lyra sighed. Ashlie frowned. "Wow, I would have never guessed." She shook her head. "Guess what?" Larry asked. "That Vincent is still having sleepovers with his ex." Ashlie replied and Lyra turned away from them.
