Vanessa calls a friend

Vanessa used her phone and dialed a number. There was an answer on the first ring. “Hey, babe. What’s up?” A feminine voice answered.

“Luna. I need your help,” Vanessa said, trying not to break.

“I’ll be there in 5,” Luna said, softly. “Did something happen?”

“I’ll tell you later,” Vanessa said. “Bring a bigger car as well, it’s not just me. My sister and her... girlfriend? Are coming too.”

Vanessa could hear a smile on the other end. “Ah so what, another closeted gay?” Vanessa heard a light laugh on the end. “It seems to run in the family.”

Vanessa’s cheeks turned pink. “Please just hurry.”

“Whatever you say, babe. I’m on my way. Wait outside for me near the end of the driveway,” Luna said.

“I’ll see you then,” Vanessa said.

Vanessa hung up and then lead Lauren and Megan outside. “Who was that?” Lauren asked.

“None of your business. Just a friend who is going to help us out,” Vanessa said.

“A friend? Fine, what’s his name?” Lauren grumbled.

“She’s not a guy, Lauren,” Vanessa said. “Now let’s move. Luna should be able to help us out. Get us jobs, some money... clothes. The works.”

Lauren nodded. “Okay. Fine. Let’s go.”

Lauren and Megan followed Vanessa down the drive way and waited before a BMW pulled up. “Is this big enough for you, Nessa?” a woman teased.

Vanessa nodded. “Lauren, Megan. Climb in and hurry.”

Lauren and Megan squeezed in the back while Vanessa sat in front. She wore a black pantsuit and heels as she smiled, driving away. “Where we going?” Luna asked.

“Take us to your place. We need to talk,” Vanessa said.

“Oh,” Luna said. “Alright, then.”

The girls all drove in silence until Luna pulled up to her house. It was nice. It wasn’t as big as Lauren and Vanessa’s mansion, but it had four levels (a basement, main level, second floor, and attic) it had a few rooms and a big driveway in front. Parked in front were a few luxury cars, most of them 2 seaters. “What exactly do you do for a living?” Lauren asked.

“I’m a lawyer. Corporate. I basically make sure that the company I work for is not doing anything illegal, at least not on the surface, and I make sure that if there is an area that is questionable, that it at least can be defended in court,” Luna said as she pulled into the driveway and parked the car. “So, let’s go inside and talk.”

Vanessa followed Luna inside as Megan and Lauren dragged behind.

“So, what’s up?” Luna said.

“My mom got mad,” Vanessa said. “And we have no money.”

“What did she get mad about?” Luna asked.

“I gave all the money away except for 10% of it and split it with Lauren, at least that was the intent before she yelled and called me a good for nothing worthless child to which I responded by giving it all to her and walking out...” Vanessa said trying to stay strong, not wanting to cry in front of her sister.

Luna looked at Vanessa carefully. “So... what? You three want jobs?”

“Jobs, clothes, and shelter. At least until we can get back on our feet,” Vanessa said.

Luna nodded. “Okay. Well, the house is all yours, just don’t break anything. Lauren, Megan. You two can stay in the guest room. Vanessa, you can bunk with me. Let’s um. Let’s go to my room and we can get you sorted, Nessa. Lauren, Megan. Do whatever just if you mess up the counter, at least clean it off.”

Lauren and Megan blushed as Luna and Vanessa made their way upstairs to the master bedroom. “Come here, babe. You don’t have to be so strong,” Luna said softly as she closed the door behind them. “These are thick walls. I promise.”

Vanessa nodded as she sat down on the bed next to Luna, unsure of what she was going to do.