Chapter 6
I can't believe she already knew him. Anais had a full conversation and days of talking on her FaceBook. I made a mistake; I had to check everything she had before doing anything. She sent him her pictures and shared with him her schedules.
He was the one who called her for the job and he clearly stated to not go for the interview, to come to him directly because he had an available position made specifically for her. I thought that peeking in her private messages and accounts was rude and uncivilized. I don't want anyone peeking into my secrets either. I already took so much from her.
Nevertheless, I don't understand what she was planning. Since she told him all her problems, I thought she would tell him about the marriage too. What should I do? I am confused. Thank goodness Darcie came late yesterday.
If not, I would have struggled to keep the secret from her. She just has that aura that makes you willing to divulge any secret you have. My phone rang. I slid my hands from my head and glanced at the unwelcome call.
"Why do I have to be the one who wakes up miss sleeping beauty?" the annoying voice made the effect of my sleepless night worse.
"Hello, anyone there. I know you are listening, ma chère. Alors, keep listening to me roasting you alive. Alexandre expected you an hour ago, Don't go and ruin your second chance…" I hang up before she could even finish what she was saying.
It was childish of me to think I wouldn't get the job and stay awake. I bet he had a wonderful night with some other girls and here I am, crying over a stupid relationship that wasn't mine. I changed my clothes to something simple, yet elegant.
I don't want to do the same mistake. No wonder he thought I was dressed for him; they already knew each other before. Was it a long-distance relationship?
I walked inside the same building I interviewed in it and Julie was waiting for me right at the entrance, the reception. I sighed deeply and moved towards her. Nothing compared to the face she made while catching a glimpse of me.
"Look who's finally here! Glad to see your nasty derriere in front of me again. Go and ruin your second chance, you will do everyone a favor here. Is your phone broken?"
"No, I hang up on purpose to annoy you. You were the one who started all this and you know that. Let's bargain! I don't want to start a week with someone getting on my nerve and you don't want that either."
"We want to be an ok team and make the Love Prism improve further. You, Don't ruin things. I don't know what I did but I certainly was polite. At least, Give me just the little bit of politeness I showed you."
"You were polite? Let me remind you, ma chérie, who started all this. I can't even believe you don't remember me. We had quite the fortune to meet in Paris the day you came, yet you ignored me even when I called you. Aren't you the rude one here? Anyway, Alexandre is calling for you. Go and do your duty. I don't like hovering in the past."
"Hello! Haven't heard of someone not hearing you? I think your voice is bad enough to be averted. I am sorry, I think you are right. I was the rude one for not seeing you and going my way without looking back at the beautiful girl who was waiting for me while I am certain, you weren't waiting for me."
"I don't know if your mouth was licked by a dog or not but you are in the wrong here. Alexandre sent me to wait for you and I did. He is a gentleman to his employees, Don't go and look more into this! Don't forget yourself! He has only showed charity towards you. Do you know how many girls I interviewed and were at his feet? They see his kindness as romance and it's annoying. I have to do the rest of the work myself."
"Oh my God! Such a warrior you are! Thank goodness! I will call you when someone troubles me, as my superior you have to care for me, right? Let's drink some other day! For now, I will check on the boss and see why he needed me."
"Come and see me after that. I am looking forward to the scolding you will get."
He sent Julie to welcome her and she didn't care for that. I wish I could get all her memories. I seriously don't know how to act in this situation. Alexandre's bureau was like a Bazar shop; sculptures and paintings everywhere, books stashed to the side leaning against the wall to not fall and papers flooding over his desk.
When he saw me, he smiled but his smile didn't extend to his eyes. He wasn't happy to see me. I am sorry Anais but I tried to keep your privacy.
"I expected you to be here at 8:30 but it's already 10 o'clock. Did someone have a bad night? Sit down, we need to discuss the topics of your research."
"I am sorry for being late and I slept like a baby. You don't have to worry about me. I did research yesterday about people disappearing in the woods and unsolvable murders; I found quite the article from the exciting magazine. I think they are competing in the line of events you are investigating."
"We are making stories not investigating. I am glad to see you already working. I thought last night's event got to your head. Don't look much into it! Friends again!"
"I think so," I giggle happily. "I am sorry for acting that way. It was meant to be a good outing, maybe some other days but not now. I wish to build myself first; I am not ready for any romance… There was another girl disappearing around Paris; her mother is going crazy. Shall I start by that?"
"In fact, I wanted to share with you the content of a letter that was found later. I have a friend in the Police who told me about it. Supposedly, the girl you read about left a letter behind stating she found something worth having in this world full of negativity. From first sight, anyone would say she found something in death so she suicided but her body isn't found anywhere."
"It's the 'something worth having' sentence. What could she have found that made her disappear? Is she still alive? I doubt it but we can give her the benefit of the doubt."
"Glad to see you back the way you are! I will leave this case for you. Leave your phone open! I will tell Mark about you and he will contact you soon; he is a detective and he whined about a helper for a while."
"Oh, a detective! Why me?"
"You always dreamt of being a detective. I am giving you an opportunity to prove yourself, who knows? Maybe your investigation skills will blossom more and it is good for the magazine, even love can be investigated."
"So, do you have any idea where to start in the meantime?"
"Yes, I do. You can check la Fontainebleau but I recommend you wait for Mark. I don't think you will be allowed in location."