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Crossroads- Ch. 17
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"Geez, a greeting like that can give a girl a complex!" The woman at the door stepped across the threshold and threw her arms around Lara. "La, it’s so good to see you!"
Lara shook her head, a smile beginning to tug at her lips. The tight hug knocked her off balance a bit, but she was securely held in the shorter woman’s arms. "Meghan….what are you doing here? You’re supposed to be in Boston!"
"Still no, ‘Hey Sis, it’s SO good to see you!’ Seriously, I might get a complex." Meg released Lara and stepped back. She tilted her head and stuck her lips out in a melodramatic pout.
Lara giggled. "Meg, stop it or your…"
"face will freeze that way!" They chorused. Lara stepped forward and squeezed the younger woman. "It is good to see you…but seriously, what are you doing here? What about school?"
Meg looked at Lara accusingly. "Aha! See, I knew you haven’t been paying any attention to what I tell you on the phone. I’ve got a week off. That I told you. What I didn’t tell you is that I have an interview for the doctoral program at UCLA. So, voila…here for the weekend, interview on Monday fly back on Wednesday."
"Meg, that’s great! I would love it if you moved out here. But REALLY, you should have called." Lara picked up the bag and stepped back. "Come on in. Let’s get you settled."
Meg surveyed Lara critically as she followed her sister into the apartment proper. "I knew if I called you’d go crazy getting ready for me…which isn’t necessary since you are such a neatnik anyway. I also knew you haven’t been doing so hot what with your accident and all…so I didn’t want to add to your stress." She gave Lara a concerned look when she turned to face her. "You look like shit. What’s going on?"
"So, once you get your Ph.D. in psychology do you plan on talking to your patients like that? Cause, let me just go on the record as saying that doesn’t exactly foster a nurturing environment." Lara looked at her watch. "Look, we’ll catch up later, but I’ve got someone coming over in a few–", the buzzer interrupted. "Shit. That’s Alice."
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Ah, the plot thickens for the soup chef! Great stuff. Just keep writing any old time…seriously, is the next update almost ready? Huh?
when well lara get around to telling alice what is going on in her head please post soon I love it great update and so quick as well
home again from my friends in bremen i just found your latest updates! great stuff! meg is a very cute little sis you create for lara! i absolutley enjoy her visit. i can´t wait for the next chapter, to read, what she will do next.i´m sure she will be in big troule *gg*. so sail on, i´ll be here…
OMG you are such a tease, first the mystery person at the door and then such a quick update–way to totally fuel my addiction to your fanfic! Can we all just quit work and comment on your writing professionally? ;) Using ‘Megan the Abrupt’ to balance out ‘Lara the Guarded’ is simply genius…sometimes family members bring out that honesty, not to mention sides we may not show everyone, no? Alice remains the champ offering quiet reassurances while not flying off the handle. Could the ‘I’m here’ and ‘I need you’ gestures between our two heroines at the table have been any sweeter? NO! Because you are da bomb! Can’t wait for the date, are they gonna ditch the sis and….? Sorry, I’m starting to just make things up, LOL. Update as soon as you can, gaaaahhh!
Wow – feel free to surprise me with two updates in two days any old time! :) Ok, I know I say this in every comment, but this is just so freakin’ good! I totally agree with Min – bringing in Lara’s sister (who is just the perfect counterbalance for Lara) is pure genius! I loved how she casually revealed Lara’s comments about Alice being sexy – not that we didn’t already know that, but it’s great to have Alice hear it first-hand! Siblings who know too much can be incredibly embarrassing at times… but I think that is exactly what Lara needs in her life right now – someone who will force her to be honest without worrying about the consequences (because sisters are supposed to annoy each other from time to time!). That sisterly relationship gives her a lot more freedom to say what’s on her mind than Alice has at the moment. Oh, speaking of which – I also thought Alice’s blow-up at the beginning of the chapter was perfectly-timed. She’s been so patient with Lara’s unwillingness to talk about things lately (much to her credit), but Alice can only hold back for so long before she’ll let loose with what is bothering her. This was a fantastic update – thank you for not letting the suspense about who was at the door kill me, though I continue to be as addicted as ever to this story! :)
i come here everyday… 2 wait 4 this story… soooo…carry on,…. they r sweet 2gether
Manic Meg… I like! Alice somehow seems more restained than ever with the little sister brought into the fray. We’re just starting to scratch the surface of Ms. Lara’s world, aren’t we? Great chapter again, Goldrun. Thanks.