City at Dawn

Chapter Seven: Laura

"Hey Georgie, It's me again. I know I have left like a billion messages but I haven't heard from you in a while... Should I be worried? You weren't in school today. Please call me back, I miss you." I hear the beep at the end of the voicemail and set my phone down. 

It's been a couple of days and no one has heard from or seen Georgia yet. I am actually starting to get worried. Maybe I should call her mother...who am I kidding, I doubt her mother has even noticed she's gone. 

Where the hell could she be? I barely saw her this summer when she came over to visit me at the Chateau in Provance. She stayed there for a few days with me and then left. She wasn't really clear on where she was going though. I figured she was just going to meet some friends somewhere. Perhaps Prague. 

I feel a buzz in my purse and take my phone out to see way too many texts. Ugh, people are so clingy! Maybe I should just turn it off. 

*Buzz Buzz*

"Ugh, Who is this?" 

"And here I was expecting you to be a tiniest bit warmer with me after all that's happened" Alex's accent makes me weak to my knees. He speak so softly, but there so much power in his voice.

"Hello Alexander! I am officially going insane. My phone hasn't stopped ringing all morning and I know that people want me at their events but it's just so dull. I am considering getting an assistant. The minions just don't cut it anymore..."

"Alright... I didn't know you were so busy. Anyhow, I just wanted to know if you'd like to go out for drinks tonight. Don't worry, just two lads going out for drinks." 

Drinks? With Alexander? Tempting... But what if someone sees us? I mean there would not be anything wrong with it, right? He said it himself, it is just two friends going out for drinks and a small chat. He knows I'm with Luke and just keeps making it harder for me. He says he is okay with being just friends but am I?

I'm done overthinking. Alexander has been great and I know he will adjust. I just need to get a grip. How hard can it be? I am a strong independent woman afterall. Hell, I am the daughter of Blair Waldorf. 

I smile. "I would love to Alex." 

"Good, there is this new place I heard of on the Upper West Side, care to take a long ride?"

I consider it for a moment. "I'm looking forward to it."

"I'll pick you up at nine, be ready."

Great. What have I gotten myself into now? 

I better get home and start looking for an outfit. I could wear that black Prada silk mini dress, or not, it might not be enough. I could pair with an embellished headband though. Maybe that could work... 

Wait. Why do I care? It's just a drink with a friend, there's nothing special about it. Except for the fact that this "friend" isn't just a friend, but he is. He has to stay that way. I love Luke, I want to be with Luke. Luke is my boyfriend, the only one. Things with Alex would not work. He is a friend. A good friend. 

What am I going to do?

I need to go shopping.

I grab my phone from my bag and dial someone that I'm sure will help.

"Hello Clara, It's Laura. Make sure to keep the store clear, I'll be there in 10."

***

"Next." I sigh relentlessly, once again.

I can't find anything at Bergdorf's today! Maybe I should just cancel everything. It has been such a hectic afternoon. I honestly think I might go insane. I need a plan, maybe I should just call the minions... better not. They are useless and will probably start gossiping about Alexander instead of working. I really need a more focused group. Minions and Fangirls are so last generation. It's all about effectiveness now.