Rendezvous by Melody Carlson

Author:Melody Carlson [Carlson, Melody]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780310717881
Google: 6UxCgVgqTZ0C
Amazon: B005DI9NUW
Goodreads: 7998318
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2010-01-01T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

It’s reassuring to hear that Blake feels much better now. I have a nice long chat with him on Thursday night and he seems back to his old cheerful self. I even risk telling him about my dinner out with Gabin, even though I’m careful to call it an “undate.” To my relief, Blake does not sound jealous. And, really, why should he be?

On Friday morning we visit Vogue Paris and, although Paige does her best to be charming and witty and smart, they seem unilaterally unimpressed. The interview wraps up much sooner than expected and it feels as if they can’t wait to be rid of us.

“Ne permettez pas à la porte de vous frapper sur la voie dehors,” Paige says as we walk to the car.

“Huh?” I ask.

“Don’t let the door hit you on your way out,” Fran translates for me, then laughs.

Paige laughs too, although I can tell by her creased forehead that she does not find this funny. I feel for her. She was really trying in there.

“That’s how it goes sometimes,” Fran says as we climb back in the car. “You can’t let it get to you.”

But it’s already gotten to her. I can tell she’s seriously bummed. I know that she had great expectations for Vogue Paris. Expectations that fell flatter than a crepe.

“Was it something I said?” she asks both of us. “Do you think I offended someone?”

“I have no idea,” I admit. “I honestly thought you were doing great.”

“Maybe they were having a bad publishing day,” Fran tells her.

“Yeah,” I agree. “Or maybe someone’s dog died.”

“Or maybe some valuable client canceled all their ad space in next month’s issue,” Fran suggests.

“Or maybe someone lost a great cover photo,” I try.

“Okay, okay.” Paige holds up her hands. “Maybe you’re right. Maybe they were just having a bad day.”

“So, let’s move on and let it go,” Fran advises her. “We still have the Dylan Marceau show this afternoon.”

“And you’ve been looking forward to that,” I remind her.

“Except that Eliza Wilton is going to be there.” She frowns. “Can you try to keep her away from me, Fran?”

Fran chuckles. “I’m not making any promises. Besides, you know how we feel about controversy in reality TV.”

Paige rolls her eyes. “Yeah, yeah, the viewers will eat it up.”

“Put the candies where the kiddies can reach them.” I sarcastically repeat one of Helen Hudson’s favorite adages. It means we should give the audience what they want even if it’s not that good for them.

“So…did you girls notice the sparks between JJ and Taylor yesterday?” Fran asks nonchalantly.

“Sparks as in romance?” Paige questions.

Fran nods.

“Seriously?” I try to remember when I saw them looking at each other.

“I first noticed JJ was sticking pretty close to Taylor when you were in Gucci. I couldn’t blame him though.” Fran talks as she checks phone messages. “That girl is so gorgeous. No wonder Dylan Marceau loves having her model for him.”

“But what makes you think sparks?” I ask curiously. “Was it mutual? Was Taylor looking back?”

“Oh, yeah.

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