The Moon Sister: A Novel (The Seven Sisters Book 5) by Riley Lucinda

Author:Riley, Lucinda
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Atria Books
Published: 2019-02-19T00:00:00+00:00

That evening, Lucía went to the Villa Rosa, where she was due to perform, but there was no sign of Meñique.

“Perhaps it’s for the best,” she muttered, disappointment flooding through her as she took the stage. “My dress smells even more tonight than it did yesterday.”

Later, she and her father trudged along the street to the Bar de Manquet with her usual clutch of ardent admirers following on behind her. There, waiting outside the café, was Meñique.

“Buenas noches, señorita, señor. I’m afraid I was delayed earlier, but as I mentioned, I would like to play for Lucía tonight,” he said as the three of them walked inside. “I have asked the manager and he has agreed, if you are both happy.”

“Sí, Papá, I would like it very much,” Lucía urged her father.

“I . . . of course if the management, and my daughter, wish it,” José agreed, but Lucía could see the thunderclouds gathering in his eyes.

That night, Meñique tested her to her limits. Starting deceptively slowly, suddenly he stamped his foot; shouted, “Olé!”; and moved into a series of arpeggios that were almost impossible for even Lucía’s feet to keep up with. The audience clapped, cheered, and stamped as the two protégés—one of the fingers and one of the feet—tried to win the battle to outshine each other. Lucía transformed into a whirling dervish of heat and passion until Meñique gave a final strum, shook his head, and stood up to bow to Lucía. The crowd erupted as they moved offstage together to drink brandy washed down with plenty of water.

“Do you always have to win?” he whispered in her ear.

“Always.” Lucía flashed her eyes at him.

“Meet me for lunch tomorrow? At the Cafè de l’Òpera, without your chaperone.” Meñique nodded at José, who was holding court farther along the bar.

“He never wakes up until three.”

“Good. Now, I must leave. I promised to play at the Villa Rosa.” Meñique took her hand and kissed it. “Buenas noches, Lucía.”

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