London born Gigi Lastra is struggling to make ends meet let alone make it big in the music business and make a name for herself. Working two jobs to keep her life afloat and provide for her family she's haunted by her past. That's until she meets t...
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This is a mistake.
I hover on the doorstep, revoking my hand from knocking. The early morning breeze sweeps over my puffy face as the sun comes up behind me. I haven't looked at a clock since yesterday. I have no idea what the time is or even what day it is. I landed about an hour ago and came straight here. Thinking about it, I feel stupid... I made a sleep-deprived decision.
I wish Colton was here. I miss him so much, I regret every single word I said to him. All he's ever been is perfect, he'd stick by me no matter what but I was scared. I didn't want to drag him down too.
Just knock. You need help. Think about Luca.
I reach up and knock the big brass shape against the wooden double doors.
I stand listing to the birds' chirp in the surrounding trees for a moment. They might not be in. I let out a breath and go to leave when the unlocking of the door sounds behind me.
"Gigi, love? I didn't know you were coming?" Emma stands in the doorway in a floral Kimono. She yawns slightly and I realise I must have woken them up,
" I'm really sorry to just turn up unannounced." I rub my arm.
"Nonsense! Come in... are you okay? Not that we don't love to see you but why are you on my doorstep at seven am?" I step inside and see Armaury slightly more dressed walking into the foyer area.
" I uh... I need a bit of help." I gulp, this could make or break any kind of relationship I've formed with them.
"Of course honey! What can we do for you?" Emma asks as Amaury joins us.
"Is Colton not with you?" He asks sceptically, I shake my head slowly trying to not cry, sensing my obvious discomfort with this question he places my hand on my arm, "Why don't we go into the kitchen?"
We walk into the kitchen and Amaury slides me a glass of water. I haven't eaten in fucking ages but I don't think my stomach can handle anything.
"So, what can we help you with." Emma leans on the kitchen island cupping her mug of coffee.
" I need... I need legal help." I divert my eyes to my shoes, the embarrassment is crippling.
"Alright... it depends what kind of legal help, I'm only good for Criminal law or Family law," Emma says sucking on her bottom lip.
"Family law... and what I tell you might completely change your view on me." I huff, at this point what else have I got to lose.
"Oh Gigi, don't think like that. Whatever it is, we can sort it alright?" Amaury says sitting next to his wife. The sight makes me long for Colton. I nod slowly before I delve into my backstory. I start from the beginning and tell them all about my mum and end with yesterdays' events. I spent the whole time looking down at my feet that swing agitated from the chair and when I finally look up Emma's crying and Amaury just looks shocked. Just like that the floodgates open and I'm sobbing.
