The clock struck one.
Bon-Bon figured now was a good time to go on her lunch break.
Bon-Bon wasn't hungry for food. She was hungry for information.
Could she find out if Lyra was doing anything for Hearts and Hooves Day?
The feeling of anxiety was greater than ever for Bon-Bon. She knew she was taking some big risks here.
Bon-Bon left the corporate building and made her way to the comparatively rustic town square.
It was a cool and sunny day. A lot of ponies were out and about. Few ponies in Ponyville worked the corporate lifestyle Bon-Bon did.
She looked around, hoping to find Lyra. This could have been a lost cause. Lyra was not a pony of routine or habit. It was just Lyra often went to town square around this time of day.
A minute later, Bon-Bon saw that it wasn't a lost cause.
There was Lyra. She was all by herself. Where was she going? Bon-Bon hid behind some bushes concentrating on where Lyra was going. Bon-Bon couldn't believe how beautiful and perfect Lyra was: the way she walked, the way she looked, the way she carried herself. Bon-Bon silently thought to herself that she wasn't good enough for Lyra. Bon-Bon saw Lyra head towards Roseluck's flower stand. Hmmm, it looks like she's buying some roses. The day before Hearts and Hooves Day?
"Watcha' doing?"
The sudden question startled Bon-Bon, causing her to yelp. She turned around. Pinkie Pie? What was she doing by the bushes?
"Hi, Pinkie Pie", said Bon-Bon with a whisper. Seriously, did this pony need to be involved in every aspect of every pony's life? Bon-Bon liked Pinkie Pie but she could be annoying as hell at times.
"Hi, Bon-Bon", whispered Pinkie Pie, "it looked like what you were doing was fun."
"Umm, not really. Just collecting my thoughts behind the bushes."
"Shouldn't your thoughts already be in your brain?"
Bon-Bon chuckled. She knew Pinkie too well. Pinkie said and did a lot of stupid things but she was one of Ponyville's most intelligent ponies. Her intellectual abilities were just as strong as Bon-Bon's but Pinkie lacked the focus or ambition Bon-Bon held. Pinkie was simply focused on how to make other ponies smile.
"I'm glad I made you smile."
"What I'm doing is kind of secret."
"Ooh, a secret, let me guess, I love guessing games."
"You already know what I'm doing, Pinkie. Let's not discuss it."
"Why haven't you asked her out yet?"
"None of your business, Pinkie."
"Okie dokie lokie!"
No pony knew more about Bon-Bon's crush on Lyra than Pinkie Pie, well probably the exception of poor Flitter. Bon-Bon felt guilty about what happened there. Flitter was fantastic in so many ways, except she wasn't Lyra.
Bon-Bon stared from the bushes again. She hoped that Pinkie wouldn't distract her. However, Bon-Bon trusted Pinkie to stay quiet even if she chose to stick around. Bon-Bon could see Lyra bouncing with roses and chocolates and leaving the town square. Who were those roses and chocolates for? Could they have been for Bon-Bon? Oh Celestia, she hoped so!
"Ooo, what did you see?"
There was no sense in hiding from Pinkie.
"Don't tell any pony please, Pinkie."
"It's a Pinkie Promise! Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye!"
Bon-Bon smiled. Pinkie took those promises very seriously. Bon-Bon also appreciated that the normally loud Pinkie was whispering the whole time.
"I saw Lyra buy some roses and chocolates and it's the day before Hearts and Hooves Day."
"Nice. Maybe Lyra got that for the most awesome pony in all of Ponyville!"
"Who could that be?"
"You, silly filly! Lyra might have realized what you have known for all of these years."
"What's that?"
"You and Lyra - you two were made for each other!"
Bon-Bon was honestly just impressed that Pinkie was able to whisper with such enthusiasm.
"I don't know about that. It could.."
"What? You think you're too good for Lyra or something?"
"No, no, no.. not at all.. it's just Lyra might be too good for me."
"Oh, Bon-Bon. Don't say that. I mean.. you two have been inseparable since you were fillies. You have always been there for Lyra and Lyra has always been there for you."
"I know, but.. what if she just sees me and her as friends? Lyra might be saving herself for some pony of royalty and prestige. She might even be saving herself for a human..but good thing those creatures don't exist. With that said, Lyra could do so much better than me."
"Don't put yourself down like that and only one way to know for sure, silly filly."
"I guess."
"You don't guess, you know."
Damn it. Why was every pony telling her that?
"Those flowers and chocolates might not even be for me."
"I only ever see Lyra with you!" Pinkie Pie poked Bon-Bon in the belly, which caused Pinkie to giggle hysterically.
"It's been nice seeing you Pinkie, but I should really get back to work."
"Me too. Tee hee. Good luck. I can see why you like Lyra so much."
Bon-Bon got out of the bushes and waved goodbye to Pinkie.
She had to get back to work soon. Bon-Bon could swear that Pinkie was looking around town square from the bushes. Hmm, perhaps the pink party pony had some secrets of her own.
Bon-Bon got out of work by 6:00. It was a day without many distractions from work itself. The work itself though was complicated. Should Barnyard Bargains expand to the Griffon Kingdom? The data available to Bon-Bon suggested that such an expansion was very risky. If the expansion worked and the griffons valued what Barnyard Bargains had to offer as much as ponies valued it, then the extra costs would likely be worth it. However, on the likely chance that the griffons turned down Barnyard Bargains, then BB would be significantly weakened. Bon-Bon doubted that BB would have to file for bankruptcy or anything like that, but she bet that BB would take a hit. Investors would laugh their heads off over the foolish risk Filthy Rich took and be more wary regarding investing in BB stock for some time. Bon-Bon didn't know what to do there, but that was for another day.
She got back to her apartment. Interesting. Lyra was no where to be found. Whatever... wait... where were the flowers and chocolates?
Bon-Bon snuck into Lyra's room. Not there. She looked around the entire house. Nothing. They must have still been in Lyra's possession. Oh my gosh, though Bon-Bon. Were those going to be for her? Was Lyra finally going to tell Bon-Bon how she felt? Bon-Bon couldn't wait for Lyra to get home. Perhaps, Bon-Bon wouldn't have to say a damn thing.
Bon-Bon looked at herself in the mirror. She felt all giddy with anticipation. This was ridiculous. Bon-Bon was a professional pony. However, Bon-Bon supposed it was the power of the Lyra.
"Yes, Lyra. I would love to be your special somepony on Hearts and Hooves Day."
No, that sounded too girly, thought Bon-Bon.
Bon-Bon fixed up her mane and smiled at the mirror. She puffed up her chest and said to herself, "Lyra, I would be honored to be your marefriend. We are soulmates." No, that sounded even worse. Telling the truth in that regard might scare Lyra away. Lyra might even want to move out if Bon-Bon said that. Oh my gosh, thought Bon-Bon. She felt like she was going to have a panic attack.
Lyra's feminine voice, her beautiful mane, her golden eyes, and her gorgeous smile. The thought of Lyra alone made Bon-Bon absolutely horny. Lyra always applied this minty perfume to herself which made her smell real nice. It might have even just been body wash. Bon-Bon considered Lyra the closest pony to perfection. She found Lyra's naïve attitude about the world quite adorable. Lyra seemed to always think the best of ponies around her. Bon-Bon had a much more pessimistic attitude in that regard. She always assumed that other ponies wanted to take advantage of her or use her. It was hard to swindle Bon-Bon. As for Lyra, Bon-Bon had helped Lyra get out of a couple scams over the past few years. Lyra had the most gorgeous laugh. She was passionate about these mythical creatures called humans. Bon-Bon never understood why Lyra was so obsessed with them, any sort of interest Bon-Bon expressed was feigned and probably a pathetic attempt to be Lyra's lover. With that said, Bon-Bon did love that Lyra was able to be so passionate about something in life.
Most importantly, Bon-Bon thought, she needed to seem surprised about Lyra's Hearts and Hooves gifts. Things would definitely not turn out so good if Lyra found out Bon-Bon was spying on her. Bon-Bon hoped that Pinkie Pie was the only witness.
Bon-Bon heard the front door open. It must have been Lyra. Filled with anxiety, Bon-Bon bolted to her room, since she was at a loss regarding what she wanted to say to Lyra.
"Bonnie? Are you home?", called out Lyra.
Bon-Bon made out a clear but probably nervous-sounding, "Yea."
"Are you busy?"
"Not particularly." Bon-Bon got out of her room and saw Lyra.
Lyra had neither roses nor chocolates. Where were they?
"How was your day, Lyra?"
"Oh. It was fantastic. I've been in such a giddy mood all day", said Lyra while giggling.
"It is a nice day out."
"You seem like you had a rough day, anything bothering you?"
"No, not at all. I guess all work and no play for me. Everything is fine."
Lyra smiled at Bon-Bon. Bon-Bon could only smile back. However, Bon-Bon still felt a tightness in her stomach. This was nervewracking.
"So you know Twilight Sparkle, right?"
"Of course I do. She is Ponyville's most magical unicorn and a real-life princess."
"I took the biggest risk today, Bon-Bon. I can't believe I did it."
"What?" Uh oh.
"I had a crush on Twilight for some time, so I decided to give her a little surprise. I bought her roses and chocolates. I stopped by Twilight's library and decided to ask her out on a date. Can't you believe that?"
Bon-Bon tried to smile. Damn it, this hurt. She shook her head quickly.
"I knocked on Twilight's door. She opened the door and looked so adorkable, studying some magic. I asked her out on a date and she said yes!! Oh Bonnie, I am over the moon right now."
Keep it cool, Bon-Bon. Keep it cool. You can get out of this situation ten seconds flat.
"That is really great.. um.. speaking of magic, my boss wants me to learn more about magic. He um... wants to increase the number of unicorn customers who go to his stores and I, Bon-Bon, am the only pony who can help. Later."
"Are you okay Bon-Bon?"
Bon-Bon ran to her room and let the tears flow. She couldn't believe it. It has happened. Bon-Bon lost Lyra to somepony else.