The Odd Couple in Paris by Patricia M Swayze

Author:Patricia M Swayze
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Published: 2020-04-06T04:00:00+00:00

“Good day, Mr. Sabini,” said the hotel clerk in French. Raphael was given his key and a bellhop took his suitcase up. He held onto his briefcase. He called Lorena and she answered. “My darling, I just checked into my hotel. Let me give you my number. What have you been doing?”

“I just got back from the country. I visited my aunt and had a lovely time. Now I’m back at work—the usual grind. Were you able to get the contract renewed?”

“I’m taking care of that tomorrow after I visit some other clients first. I will let you know. I’m leaving Paris after tomorrow. I can’t wait to see you. Ciao, Bella.”

“Ciao, Caro.”

Raphael went down to the gift store and picked out an expensive bag for his wife and a bottle of First by Van Cleef & Arpels—a new perfume that had just been launched. He wondered what she really was doing in the country. He decided to call his brother Giovanni. “Ciao, Giovanni. How is everything at work?”

“We have some problems with Uncle Tito. He thinks that we cheated him in our last deal. He’s such an old fool. Maybe you can talk to him when you get back. When are you getting back?”

“Day after tomorrow. I just spoke to Lorena. She was in the country visiting her aunt, so she says. Do you know what she’s been doing?”

“She seems to have calmed down after her visit to the country. I hope you ended your little flirtation. You should have left the American girl for me. I’m the one that’s single. I really liked her.”

“Sorry, but you should have made a move or told me the evening when we first met her. She’s going back to the States anyway. You would have fallen for her, and then she would have broken your heart. You’re too sensitive.”

“And you’re too much of a playboy. It’s going to backfire on you one day. You should really give it up. You’re almost forty.”

“Thirty-six is not forty. This is probably my last fling anyway. Lorena wants to start a family. She doesn’t want to wait any longer. I promised her last year that this would be the year.”

“Well, I really hope that this is your last fling. I’m tired of making excuses for you. Good luck with getting the contract extended.”

“Ciao,” said Raphael.

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