Lyra shrugged. “Down with my account balance.” She responded with a chuckle as she took her seat again. “I’ll let Clara know that you stopped by.” Wait a f*****g minute. “Are you asking me out of my sister’s house?” She reached for the remote. “I’m not asking you out of her house pretty boy, you can stand there all night.” The impetus of this young lady! I am doing her a favor, going out of my way to get her a job and this is what I get? “Friends like you make me question Clara’s choices in life.” “Thank you for trying to get me a job, I appreciate it.” Is she trying to be sarcastic? Scoffing, I turned and stomped away, slamming the door behind me. ****** By the time I made it to my house, I was still fuming over my encounter with Lyra. Yes, I did forget her name, but I have a lot

