Thread: Bitter Sweet Rivals (Lady Bloody Ava & Fates.Gamble)

Gabriella's phone rang as she sipped on her coffee and took her time eating the eggs benedict that she cooked up herself. The flat screen t.v. was visible from the bar and the news happened to be on. Looking at the caller i.d. on her phone, she smiled before answering. Hi mom, sorry I forgot to call you when I got home.... Abigail sounded fairly happy and excused her daughter's lack of memory at the time. It wasn't the first and it wasn't going to be the last. You're still in one piece and that is all that I care about. I do have some news for you. Guess who just called me? Gabriella groaned. This no work on the weekend was a newly implemented rule that she even included her mother in. Now, now calm down, I'll make is short. The Trifexis people want to get together over lunch on Monday. They say that they like what we have to offer and want to talk a little more. I think we have it Gabs. Well, it was good news. Despite it entailing work it wasn't bad. Okay mom, then I will see you on Monday. You sound like you have plans today.... Gabriella laughed, letting her mother know that she was right. Well, I am just leaving my day open for possibilities. Let's go with that. Well, okay, dear... if you say so. If your day is still open later, you can join me for a manicure and pedicure appointment that I have at 2 o clock. You know that Jade would find some way to squeeze you in. Abigail would hear the smile in her daughters voice, wondering what had her so happy. Thanks for the offer, I'll call you later mom, love you. Bye. After her mother said her goodbyes she hung up. Just as she was planning to sit herself upon the comfortable grey sectional her phone rang once more. A quick assumption that her mother had something else to say, formed in her head. It came as a bit of a surprise to see an unknown number pop up. Hello, this is Gabriella speaking. Always the professional one, she had to be when her clients had her phone number as well. A bright, wide smile spread across her lips. Devon, well this is a pleasant surprise. Nice to see you got my message. The smile that seldom left her lips since yesterday night got even wider after hearing his voice. Well, my weekend is a time to relax and you gave me a very nice head start yesterday. How about you have lunch with me? Maybe at Luma on Park Avenue? Tossing out the suggestion with a face that showed far more excitement than her voice. Upon the edge of her counter top, she sat. Legs swinging idly over the edge. Her eyes looked over to the clock on her stove which read '1110 am'. Is noon okay with you? She asked as she looked herself over and approved of the casual attire for a lunch outing. When all was said and done, she hung up the phone and smiled to herself before rolling her eyes playfully at no one but herself. This is like a high school crush or something. Teasing words directed at herself. Along with the plain red v neck shirt and the casual denim shorts, she slipped on a simple pair of black velvet peep to pumps that showed off her french tip pedicure. Long dark locks were left to cascade down and past her shoulders. Make up was lightly applied and every ten minutes, she found herself glancing at the nearest clock. A small purse was snagged on the way out the door at '1145'. A cab was quickly hailed and she relayed the destination of her choosing to the man and sat back with delicious thoughts of when she was last in a cab with him . The cabbie was paid in a twenty a told to keep the change as she walked through the front doors of the restaurant and greeted by the hostess. Just one? Gabby nodded before replying. No I'm expecting a friend he shouldn't be too long. So a table for two, follow me this way please. The restaurant was brightly lit with floor to ceiling windows, and white tables and booths with bright yellow cushioning. Bright yellow lamps dropped from the ceiling which was white with bright yellow filigree along it. At a table for two, next to a window, she sat. Warm eyes gazing casually out the window after she told the waitress that she would wait for her guest before ordering a drink. That is...if he were to arrive.