Chapter 10

A/N Hi! Don't freak out but it's me again ;) Keeping the AN short and sweet today- thanks to my reviewers:

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This chap is dedicated to my amazing friends N and Crushedrose who read this story and remind me to update. :D love themmm xxx

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'Are you sure this is going to work?' Lyssa put her mobile phone down and looked nervously at Lola and Jade, who shared an impatient look.

'What if he says no?' Lyssa voiced her doubts.

'All we're asking' Lola rubbed her temples and spoke through gritted teeth 'is for him to have dinner with his daughter.'

'YES' Lyssa replied impatiently 'but when we get here, he's gonna have dinner with mum not me!'

'But HE DOESN'T KNOW THAT!' Lyssa exploded.

'Everything okay in here?' Beck stuck his head through the door 'I heard shouting.'

'Yes. We are simply matchmaking.' Jade explained matter-of-factly

'I want nothing to do with this' he shook his head and left.

'Exactly what I thought.' Jade sighed, and sat back down. 'C'mon Lyssa, just make the call.'

Lyssa decided to take the plunge and dialled his number, cringing at every ring.

'Hello, Andre Harris' Andre picked up. Lyssa took a deep breath and replied

'Hi Dad! Just wondered if you wanted to come over for dinner tonight?'

'Yeah sure Lyss, it's a date' was his answer.

Yes, Lyssa thought, but not in the way you mean.

'kaykay bye Vader' Lyssa ended the call and fell backwards onto a black beanbag which belonged to Jade.

'Now to persuade Mum…' Lyssa groaned

Jade smirked and said 'Sorted. I spoke to Cat earlier.'

Lola frowned and spoke indignantly 'You're not supposed to go behind our backs! We are a team!'

Her face was so scrunched up and angry that the others couldn't help but laugh.

Later that night, Andre and Cat having been lead to the dining room alone, Lyssa, Lola and Jade congregated around a monitor that was linked to a camera which Jade had installed in the peephole.

'They're chatting!' Lola squealed.

'I'm so sorry about Lyssa setting us up…' Cat said, looking embarrassed. 'I swear I had no idea.'

'It's okay.' Andre replied 'Actually, it's nice to have some time with you. Cat, look, I know I was a jerk of the first water but I promise I've changed. I totally understand if you never want to speak to me again, I just wanted to say that I… I love you'

He was interrupted by Cat, who pressed her lips to his. She then grabbed his hand and headed out of the room, saying

'Let's go chat somewhere that's NOT full of hidden cameras.' She waved to the peephole 'bye guys'

'How?' Jade asked, replicating Lola's confused expression.

Lyssa sighed: 'It's her mother's intuition' she rolled her eyes 'she knows EVERYTHING…'

'I wish my mom had a mother's intuition' Lola mumbled, looking down.

'I was going to wait to tell you this, Lo, but here you are' Jade handing Lola a piece of paper.

Certificate to confirm that

Lola Faith West

Has been adopted by Jade and Beck Oliver with permission from birth parents Ellen and John West, and is now

Lola Faith Oliver

Signed,

(weirdyswirlymess)

Lola burst into tears 'Jadey! !' she choked on tears and threw herself at Jade, who wrapped her in her arms and stroked her hair.

Lyssa decided to leave them to their mushy moment.

She walked into the living room to find her mum lying on her dad's lap, both of them half asleep.

She crept out and went into her room, opening her laptop and messaging her friend from back home, Bianca.

BiancaIsTheGirl: Hi Lyss! Miss you! How's America? How's your Dad? WHEN ARE YOU COMING HOME?

This struck a chord with Lyssa, and she suddenly thought- when AM I going home?

It was the first homesick moment she'd had since she arrived.

She cried herself to sleep for the first time in days.

A/N well, hope you like!

May The Red Velvet Cupcakes Be With You

Lalla xx