Young Once by Modiano Patrick

Author:Modiano, Patrick [Modiano, Patrick]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub, azw3
ISBN: 9781590179567
Publisher: New York Review Books
Published: 2016-02-21T23:00:00+00:00

She was removing her makeup in her little booth off the big room when Vietti came over with the nightclub’s manager. They sat down to wait on the sofa in the big room.

“So, your engagement is coming to an end,” Vietti said.

“When?”

“Tonight.”

She had the strength to give them a smile.

“Yes, that’s right,” the manager said. “I’m afraid I have to let you go.”

Odile’s smile vanished.

“It’s not you, I have to shorten the show . . .”

“It’s nothing serious,” Vietti said.

“Not at all. I’m sure you’ll find a new gig very soon.”

Neither of them seemed particularly to believe it.

“In any case,” the manager said, “you were very good. I’m entirely satisfied with your work, it’s just that I have to change the formula of the show. You understand, don’t you?”

When she felt the tears rising up to her eyes, she went back into the changing room and shut the door. The men continued talking. She did not turn on the lightbulb and she rested her forehead against the door. She heard the manager’s shrill laughter. She stayed in there, in the dark.

“Hey, what are you doing?” Vietti asked.

“Would you like to have a drink with us?” the manager suggested.

She didn’t answer. Someone turned the knob to open the door, but she had latched it shut.

“Here. This is for you, the rest of your fee.”

The sound of an envelope sliding under the door.

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