I entered the restaurant and saw Rae
sitting by the window with someone.
That's weird she didn't say another
person was joining us, I thought.
As I came closer to the table, I
realized that Rae and Melissa were in an argument. Well, not exactly an
argument. Rae was pleading to Melissa about something to which she looked
adamantly against. Melissa kept shaking her head to whatever my sister was
saying and neither of them noticed my presence.
I cleared my throat and said, "Hi."
They both jumped at the sound of my
voice and quickly pushed aside their conversation in order to greet me. As I
sat down, Melissa signaled the waiter to our table, and he took our orders.
Once he left, Melissa asked me about pleasantries and I answered them
halfheartedly because my sister took nearly all of my attention.
Rae was bursting with something. Her
eyes glowed with a secret she desperately wanted to share. All the while,
Melissa asked me about my day, Rae sat there with a huge grin, barely sitting
still in her chair. No one should be that happy and not say anything. Is she
pregnant again? At my quizzical look, she opened her mouth but closed it
quickly under Melissa's glare.
Confused, I looked to Melissa and she
sighed and said, "The other day, your sister told me that you wrote. Later that
week, I happened across the site and believe me when I say this I didn't
suspect that you wrote this well. Your blog is amazing, Lindsey. It blew me
away."
"Aww, thanks Melissa."
Rae began to speak, but Melissa cut
her off.
"Usually bloggers are amateurs at best.
But you have an eloquent and mature voice that hooks your loyal followers and I
believe can be easily translated to a broader audience."
"You're really too sweet, Melissa. I
appreciate your kind words but..."
My attention was drawn yet again to
Rae. She had her hand pressed against her lips, which were obviously forming a
smile. What is up with this woman? And why hasn't she said a word since I've
gotten here.
"So have you thought about making this
a career, kid? Melissa asked, bringing me back to the conversation."
I smiled broadly, and shook my head. It's crossed my mind plenty of times, but like my love life, it was a dream
that may never be realized.
"I've never thought I had the talent to
do this professionally. At least not now," I replied.
Melissa laughed at my response and
said, "Don't put yourself down. Your gift is plastered all over this blog,
Lindsey. So much so that I am surprised that no one has approached you about a
book deal before now."
Rae was now hopping in her seat and
Melissa shot her a look. She froze and started laughing. Her friend couldn't
help but share in her obvious joy.
Then everything made sense. Or almost
did because it couldn't be…
My eyes widened and they both laughed
at my incredulous face.
I closed my gaping mouth and shook my
head at their smiles.
She couldn't be…
I looked to Rae, "You're not pregnant?"
She shook her head no.
Oh God...
"Lindsey, I would love to have you as a
client."
"Are you serious?" I couldn't possibly…
Could I?
Rae nodded her head vigorously as
Melissa said, "You have everything needed, Lindsey… All you need is me to make this a reality for
you, and trust me I can."
"She can," squealed Rae. "Oh my, yes she
can, baby."
"You really can't keep quiet can you,
Rae?" Melissa asked
She beamed at Melissa and I said, "No,
not with something this juicy."
We all busted into laughter.
"I'm surprised I
lasted this long," Rae said as the waiter placed her food in front of her.
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