“It’s a pleasure. So, I understand this is your sister’s first time at the lounge. Are you a regular?” Sofía said, looking at Laura.
“I am. It’s my sanctuary, so to speak.” Michael led Sofía to where he’d been sitting and patted the seat next to him. “Please…” He motioned for the waitress. “Please bring whatever she’s having and another for my sister, too. Laura?” He nodded to the other side of him and patted the seat.
Christ, she didn’t want to sit and watch as Michael hooked another stray. Taking a puff of her cigar, she turned and looked out at the jeweled city below her. The stars met the hills as the fog eased its misty tendrils up them. Ready to gobble them up just like Michael was with his new friend.
“Laura, won’t you join us?” Sofía patted the seat next to her.
Laura hesitated
