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Crossroads- Ch. 17
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Lara looked at her sister with something akin to respect. "How did you know?"
"His hands and his voice. Plus you getting all freaked like that just sort of cemented the deal. Well, that and the table he’s hanging out with. They are a little more obvious."
As a unit, Lara and Alice turned to survey the table. Max smiled and waved. The two women waved and hastily turned back to their drinks.
"Hi guys…can I join you?" Tina was suddenly at Alice’s elbow.
"Oh thank God! Another adult to help bring up the maturity level at this table. Yes….please…sit." Lara jumped up and pulled a chair out with her one good hand.
Tina laughed at the unexpectedly animated response from Lara. Sitting down she stuck her hand out to Meg. "I’m Tina Kennard."
Meg returned the handshake. "Meg Perkins. Lara’s mentioned you before."
Tina arched her eyebrow. "Oh? Your sister? It’s very nice to meet you."
Kit walked up carrying three plates. "Lunch is served, guys." She put the plates down and smiled at Meg. "If you don’t like the choice you can take it up with the chef."
Lara laughed. "I know my little sister…and she could never resist a toasted PB&J sandwich."
Confused, Meg looked down at her plate. Flanking the quiche and salad she’d ordered was a tiny toasted sandwich that had been cut in half and artfully arranged on the edges of the plate. "Oooh!" She popped one half into her mouth. "Yummy!"
Kit grimaced. "That’s disgusting." Glancing at Lara apologetically she continued. "Lara, when you get a chance can you step back in the kitchen for a second? Joel has a question about something on the dinner menu. He’s working tonight and just wants to make sure he’s prepared."
"Sure thing, Kit….I’ll do it right now, while I’m thinking about it. Excuse me." Lara headed to the kitchen.
Kit smiled at Tina. "Let me go get your lunch….and if you guys don’t mind I’ll bring along a coffee and join you?"
Alice patted the chair beside her. "The more the merrier."
Tina pushed her sunglasses up. "So, Meg, what brings you to LA?"
"I have an interview at UCLA on Monday."
"Doctoral program." Alice offered.
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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.