The Stipulation (Volume Six) by M.L. Young

Author:M.L. Young [Young, M.L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: M.L. Young
Published: 2013-08-18T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

A few days had passed since our fancy dinner and nighttime rendezvous, and we had seen most of Paris, except for the Eiffel Tower. I had begged Roman to go, but he kept saying we would before we left, which was tomorrow. I told him we didn’t have much time and I really wanted to go up the Tower, and he kept promising me we would, although I wasn’t sure I’d get the chance unless he pulled something out of left field and surprised me with the trip today. I knew I shouldn’t be this obsessed with going to see it, since I saw it from the restaurant roof, but all I’d ever seen since I was a little girl were pictures of it, and I wanted to be a part of the magic.

“So, what are we doing today?” I asked as Roman began to tie his shoes.

“I thought we could have a nice picnic in the park. It’s a tradition, having picnics and eating outside with your loved ones is a Paris thing, so I thought you’d like that,” he said as he finished with his laces.

“Just a picnic in the park? Is there anywhere else you want to take me?” I asked happily.

“Well, we have a boat ride tonight with dinner, so that’s something that will be fun,” he replied.

“Nothing else you want to take me to or show me?” I asked impatiently.

“Nope, not that I can think of. The picnic and boat ride will take up most of the day,” he replied with a blank face, as if he wasn’t getting my hints.

“All right then, let’s go,” I said with an almost sarcastic tone.

***

Roman and I, on our way to this so-called park, stopped at a few small markets and picked up some picnic food. The hotel offered to put together a basket for us, but Roman said he wanted to be like a true Parisian and not be coddled by the hotel staff. The problem was, though, we didn’t speak much French and the markets were crowded, hot, and filled with the banter of natives. Other than looking at something and hoping you knew what it was, we were lost, and I desperately needed to be found.

“This looks tasty,” he said as he picked up some sandwiches.

“Oh, yeah,” I replied, wondering why he wanted sandwiches when the hotel, a five-star hotel, would’ve prepared us some great dish.

Roman picked up the sandwiches, along with some baguettes and other small snacks and pastries. I could see we were going to be going heavy on the carbs, but I was on vacation, and was pretty sure carbs didn’t count when you were on vacation.

“So how far until we’re at this park?” I asked.

“Not that far. The staff said it was fairly close by, and they said to just follow this road down until you get there. Can’t miss it,” he replied.

We walked for a few blocks, bags and drinks in hand, and finally arrived at the end of the street and into a big intersection, where a park was laid out on the other side of the road.

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