Challenge #03a: Story Title
Title: Reconnecting
Word Count 525
Rating: General
Original/Fandom: Leverage
Pairings (if any) Sophie Devereaux, Tara Cole, OMCs, OFC
Warnings Hint of sex:
Summary: A morning in Istanbul
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It was a perfect spring day in Istanbul with the flowers just starting to bloom. The bar terrace of the Ayasofya Hotel overlooked the Marmara Sea . Tara Cole was enjoying her Turkish tea and the view while waiting for Sophie Devereaux. A plate of bread, butter, jam and honey was in the center of the table.
Sophie slipped into the chair opposite her. A waiter hurried over. “Tea please.”
“Of course.” He returned with her tea, “I hope you enjoy this.”
After he left, Tara took a sip of tea and then spoke, “I was getting worried. I was afraid that you forgot our meeting.”
“Sorry, I was scooping out our next con. It could be our big break.” “That’s what you said before we had to flee Athens.”
“How was I to know that Nate Ford was there? I thought he was in Paris.”
“At least I managed to grab our passports and some euros.”
“True. Now relax and enjoy breakfast.” Sophie took a piece of bread and added honey before continuing. “Nicky Papakonstantinou is young, handsome and rich. Fancies himself a ladies man.”
“How rich?”
“Well, let me think. The family estate outside Istanbul, a townhouse on the island of Corfu, a villa in Rome, an apartment on New York’s Upper West Side, a ski chalet in Davos. . .” She ticked them off on her fingers. “Oh and a private island in Tahiti.:
“And what is Nicky’s passion?”
“He has a weakness for the casinos and prefers a companion that is elegant and understated.”
“And our in?”
“A mutual friend who happens to be in Paris for the fashion shows.”
There was quiet as Tara and Sophie enjoyed breakfast. Afterwards, a walk before looking for Nicky. It was almost lunch time when they found him in one of his favorite places, a cafe owned by his family.
Sophie strolled in followed by Tara. She waited for her eyes to adjust before moving to a table near Nicky.
“Tara, there’s Nicky Papakonstantinou. I think Monique Cooper showed me a picture when we were in Aspen last winter.”
“And what did she say?”
“That he was handsome with bronzed olive skin and light brown hair.
Laughter danced in his eyes. She said that they had fun. . .”
Nicky rose and approached. “Ladies, I heard you talking about Monique Cooper. How is she?”
Tara smiled, “Enjoying Paris and the fashion show.”
“Well, any friend of Monique is a friend of mine.” He extended his hand.
Sophie took his hand, “Pleased to meet you Nicky. I’m Sophie and this is Tara.”
“May I show you ladies the beauty of Istanbul?”
“Unfortunately I am meeting a friend.”
Tara smiled, “I’m free and pleased to have such a handsome tour guide.”
“Then I’ll see you two later.”
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The next morning saw Sophie enjoying breakfast on the bar terrace of the Ayasofya Hotel. The sea sparkled below and the gulls called. Tara joined her. “And how is Nicky?”
“Sleeping. I told him that I’d see him later. We’re heading to Monaco tomorrow.”
“A delightful idea.”
“And lots of fun. I’m looking forward to the end game.”
“And our big break as well.”
Word Count 525
Rating: General
Original/Fandom: Leverage
Pairings (if any) Sophie Devereaux, Tara Cole, OMCs, OFC
Warnings Hint of sex:
Summary: A morning in Istanbul
Link:
It was a perfect spring day in Istanbul with the flowers just starting to bloom. The bar terrace of the Ayasofya Hotel overlooked the Marmara Sea . Tara Cole was enjoying her Turkish tea and the view while waiting for Sophie Devereaux. A plate of bread, butter, jam and honey was in the center of the table.
Sophie slipped into the chair opposite her. A waiter hurried over. “Tea please.”
“Of course.” He returned with her tea, “I hope you enjoy this.”
After he left, Tara took a sip of tea and then spoke, “I was getting worried. I was afraid that you forgot our meeting.”
“Sorry, I was scooping out our next con. It could be our big break.” “That’s what you said before we had to flee Athens.”
“How was I to know that Nate Ford was there? I thought he was in Paris.”
“At least I managed to grab our passports and some euros.”
“True. Now relax and enjoy breakfast.” Sophie took a piece of bread and added honey before continuing. “Nicky Papakonstantinou is young, handsome and rich. Fancies himself a ladies man.”
“How rich?”
“Well, let me think. The family estate outside Istanbul, a townhouse on the island of Corfu, a villa in Rome, an apartment on New York’s Upper West Side, a ski chalet in Davos. . .” She ticked them off on her fingers. “Oh and a private island in Tahiti.:
“And what is Nicky’s passion?”
“He has a weakness for the casinos and prefers a companion that is elegant and understated.”
“And our in?”
“A mutual friend who happens to be in Paris for the fashion shows.”
There was quiet as Tara and Sophie enjoyed breakfast. Afterwards, a walk before looking for Nicky. It was almost lunch time when they found him in one of his favorite places, a cafe owned by his family.
Sophie strolled in followed by Tara. She waited for her eyes to adjust before moving to a table near Nicky.
“Tara, there’s Nicky Papakonstantinou. I think Monique Cooper showed me a picture when we were in Aspen last winter.”
“And what did she say?”
“That he was handsome with bronzed olive skin and light brown hair.
Laughter danced in his eyes. She said that they had fun. . .”
Nicky rose and approached. “Ladies, I heard you talking about Monique Cooper. How is she?”
Tara smiled, “Enjoying Paris and the fashion show.”
“Well, any friend of Monique is a friend of mine.” He extended his hand.
Sophie took his hand, “Pleased to meet you Nicky. I’m Sophie and this is Tara.”
“May I show you ladies the beauty of Istanbul?”
“Unfortunately I am meeting a friend.”
Tara smiled, “I’m free and pleased to have such a handsome tour guide.”
“Then I’ll see you two later.”
********
The next morning saw Sophie enjoying breakfast on the bar terrace of the Ayasofya Hotel. The sea sparkled below and the gulls called. Tara joined her. “And how is Nicky?”
“Sleeping. I told him that I’d see him later. We’re heading to Monaco tomorrow.”
“A delightful idea.”
“And lots of fun. I’m looking forward to the end game.”
“And our big break as well.”