Chapter 270 - A Surprise (1/2)

Laz visited Heaven or Hell and gave Freya the information. She wasn't keen about meeting at the shop, but she let it go since it really was the closest to where they were headed. And she couldn't help but admit the Vodun had a lot more places to use that her with just her restaurant, no matter how special it was.

After being promised that her people would be there in time and chatting a bit, Laz left. Freya wanted some info as to what occurred in her office, especially about that strange, strength enhancing mist, but Laz didn't really want to talk about that. He was a bit curious about why Freya herself wasn't coming, but when he thought more about it, he knew that if something happened, she had to at least be there to take care of her people.

Returning back to the apartment, Laz noticed that everyone was out again. Benny and Eddy had been frequently taking the girls to go partying so this wasn't a surprise. As far as they were concerned, being here and not living it up wasn't an option.

Abraham was out back with Julia when Laz walked back there.

Looking at them, Laz had a strange sense of deja vu. Julia was currently instructing Abraham on different ways of exercising his body and telling him how his fitness would improve and what he could do to increase the workout what he reached certain milestones. She then went through some simple fighting maneuvers and stances, to give Abraham more of a feel for what was good and what was bad. Seeing this, Laz couldn't help but think about his past.

Before he knew it, he had a few tears in his eyes as he asked himself, 'had it really been that long?'

Once they were done, they noticed that Laz was looking on. Julia had been so engrossed with teaching Abraham that she failed to notice him while Abraham's eyes hadn't left her figure at all.

Even though the memories assaulted Laz, he didn't fail to notice that there was something going on there.

'So Julia is into younger men while Abraham likes the strong, older woman type? Well... Abraham is a bit short and kind of skinny for his age... I wonder what that reminds me of.... oh well,”

”Laz!” They both said at the same time while turning slightly red. Laz couldn't help but chuckle at this as he sat down on the steps and laughed.

”No no. Go on. Don't let me ruin the mood you to have going,” Laz said with a smile.

”We're not...”

”It's not like that....”

Neither of them could express their words properly making Laz laugh harder.

”You seem pretty smug for someone who hasn't been able to beat me outright,” Julia finally said, collecting herself.

”You've got skill, I'll give you that. But if it comes to strength, do you really stand a chance?” Laz asked, still smiling. He had laid his arms on his knees and hand his hands supporting his head with a rather innocent look. Julia really wanted to hit him, but knew that it was no use.

”I umm... I should go. I'm sure you two have lots to do...” Abraham had turned shy once he noticed Laz show up. Laz couldn't help but wonder what was up with that.

”It's fine. No worries. I'm just stopping by to ask your big sister here to contact some people and then I will be on my way,” Laz said, stopping Abraham from leaving.

”What people?” Julia asked.

”We've set a time and meeting place. So for those who want to join the mission, they need to be there on time. If they are late, they are out.”

”You got everyone's agreement?” Julia asked, surprised.

”You didn't think I could?”

”No. No I didn't,” She replied as a matter of fact.

”Well, surprise. I did,” Laz replied with a smug look.

”Sigh.”

Laz gave Julia the info and she said she would tell the Foundation Realm members to be there if they wanted to go. Thinking to himself, Laz couldn't help but ask,

”Do you think that girl Remi will go?”

”Remi? I don't know really. I will let her know, but since she usually does whatever she wants, unless you said something to her, I'm not sure she would even bother,” Julia said, thinking about the most mysterious member of their group.

”Alright. No problem. I was just curious. Anyway, you two kids have fun. I have a date,” Laz said, getting up and heading back inside.

”Wait a second,” Abraham said, telling Julia he would be right back.

”Yo?” Laz said, wondering what he was going to say.

”Is there... nothing going on between you and Julia?” Abraham asked as they walked into their bedroom.

”Nope. Nothing. Just business.”

”You're sure?”

”Yeah little bro. Honestly speaking, the last thing I want right now is to get entangled with another girl. And why would you think there was something going on between us anyway?” Laz asked, curious.

”Well, you know. I just... You always... you and her in the mornings... and there is sometimes little clothes...” Abraham stuttered on his words, not really sure what he was trying to say.

Laz was tempted to laugh, but then decided it was better not to.

Instead, Laz put his hands on Abrahams shoulders and sat him down on his bed while Laz sat down on his bed. This caused Abraham to stop talking at look up at this new friend of his.

”Do you like her?” Laz asked.

”Well, I mean, we only just really started getting to know each other today and only just really met like two weeks ago...”

”Stop. Stop. Enough.” Laz said, forcefully.

”Do you like her, yes or no?”

”Yes?”

”Good. Then go for it.”

”Go for it?”

”Yeah man. Ask her out. Go do something together. Spend some time together. Make a date. Blah blah blah. Doesn't matter, but if you like her, do something about it.”

”oo.. ok... yeah. Yeah, you're right. I should. I should asked her soon...”

”No. Now. Go now. Go out tonight. Go out to eat. Get some coffee... stay away from bars. It's still early enough to hit up a coffee house. NO NIGHT CLUBS.”

”Ok. Yeah. Ok... RIght, that place over on...”

”Sure. Whatever. Doesn't matter. Look, two more pieces of advice. Number one. Talk and listen. Hear what she is saying and respond back. Give and take. It's all about give and take.”