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Who speaks the most, out of

Cècile, Raymond & Anne?

Anne

Raymond

Cécile

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Thank you.

Anne, wait, Anne! Wait. Anne!!! Anne!

Anne, wait, let me explain. Anne! No, wait, I want to explain everything.

Anne we need you.

Forgive me.

Bastard!

What do you think?

Bastard...you really are some kind

of bastard.

Like you don’t know.

Here? I took a last swim. Did some gardening, watered the flowers. Anne was on the terrace as well. And you? Where were you?

Fine if you wish.

Stop...

Exactly, you prefer to see me in real life rather than in a photo.

NO. Stop it, I’m too pale!

No no no.

If we keep on going, she will wind up being jealous.

I totally agree with you. I wonder what you find in common?

What, poor Elsa! She could have stayed in Paris looking for a place to stay instead of this. Lodged, fed, and even undressed. What could she want for more?

Indeed. I understand perfectly. You chose her for both of us didn’t you.

They aren’t given us trouble, they’re just annoying us. They’re still drinking milk and they want to rub shoulders with women who

smell like scotch.

Thirties. Sporty. Speaks French but not too intellectual and an earring in his left ear.

Go on without me, I’m not hungry.

No need to be so formal with me.

Are you crazy?

An old friend, well I don’t believe...

You invite the woman who I hate most in the world and you want me to calm down. It was going too well wasn’t it? You had to ruin

everything like always. Did you think of Elsa?

Can you imagine the conversations between Elsa Mackenberg and Anne Larsen?

You always love complicated situations!

Shit!!! For once when we go on holidays together.

That is not the question. Why did you invite that shrink? The idea of spending two months with your girlfriend and me makes you feel that guilty?

But I know nothing about you. You’ve had such a big life.

And you don’t want to die. And so you invite two women to take care of you.

Ha ha

You’re wrong, she’s not the right woman for you.

And from up close?

I’m not quite ready.

I know everything about love. AIDS. Condoms. Suicide. Divorce. Everything.

No, stay, please, Mr. Professor.

He left to collect you at the airport. With Elsa.

Elsa, the master’s mistress.

Would you like a tour of the house?

Ok, so there you have the terrace for the breakfast. Ah, Hamon, I introduce you to Miss Larsen. A coke or a Perrier, a Cuba Libra....If you are thirsty the bar is

perfect.

Oh wow, all this luggage for only 2

days.

No, no leave them, let me help you.

I’m sorry.

Yes, yes I know. But this house comes with no problems. This villa soothes with the music of crickets’ songs and midnight swims. You won’t need any tranquilisers.

Over there is the room for children, or orphans...and here is the honeymoon suite for the master...and here is the room for

old friends.

Ms. Larsen perhaps doesn’t want to spoil the last few days of our holiday!

I’m not trying to be funny.

Yes, after Marie, Suzanne, Elsa and Anne.

Ha ha. Oh my old old dad. You know you shouldn’t dance so slowly, it’s bad for your rheumatism..

Tell me, do you find me pretty?

It’s fatal. Ha ha.

My poor dad.

Dad, stop it now. Are you crazy?

What did you say?

Why not, sincere condolences? That

might have made him laugh.

Always, when I’ve got nothing to do.

What for? To be unemployed? A novel?

Self-disgust, the total program...Not so cheerful.

I’m going to get dressed.

Hiya.

She’s gonna die?

You’re sure it was an accident?

People say that siestas are so restful but I think that’s a false idea.

Say, she’s sure doing her work as a top

model.

But I was joking.

Anne! I shocked you? I’m sorry, I’m

impossible.

It’s funny, these days everyone wants to teach me about love. Go for it, explain it to me.

You think I’m that stupid?

And so, the lesson is already finished?

Missing people who aren’t there, who will never be there. I’m incapable of understanding that?

And what if we did talk about her?

You always drive so fast?

I think I’m hearing my father speak. Is it so hard to get old?

Enough with my youth! I attach no importance to it.

To nothing. You know I hardly think at all.

Who says I like myself?

Speaking of bends, it looks like someone messed up.

It’s less stupid than jumping from the 13th floor.

Not when you entrust your life to a

shrink.

No, I’d have too many questions for you. Let the dead bury the dead.

Do you believe in love at first

sight?

Are you alluding to Elsa’s sunburn?

Really?

Too bad, you aren’t staying longer.

You could have followed what

happens next with the plot and even

taken part.

Elsa and Dad. I don’t think it’s

going to last much longer.

Really?

Anne, you’re so beautiful! When I’m your age I would like to be like you.

No, I’m sincere

Oh, I’ve been looking for you everywhere.

In a manner of speaking. I’m exhausted, won’t you go tell Dad,that we’ll go home?

What?

Let’s go home now.

Pleasant night, huh? Are you enjoying yourselves?

You really are disgusting, you invite a girl to the sea and a sunshine that her pale skin can’t bare. And then you ditch her at the

first chance you get. .... What will I tell her?

Tired? Yes, that’s it. You look to me like you’re in fine form.

Arrange it how? Tell her my father is in the mood to bang another woman and she must leave.

Don’t forget the condoms! You know there are some in the bathroom, in my bag. And me, how will get home?

Shit! I don’t want your fucking money, it’s all you know how to give!

I apologise but I will never forgive you.

Leave me alone!

You know Anne was sick and Dad had to bring her home.

I assure you...

But it’s disgusting! We came as a foursome.

But shit, it does nothing to you?

I’m losing my dad. We were so happy.

Good morning. Elsa sends her greetings, she prefers to stay at the hotel. But she’ll send you the bill?

And you, when are you leaving?

I thought your patients couldn’t spare you.

I thought your patients couldn’t spare you.

Congratulations.

But you have no time to lose.

But my father, what he needs is not a woman, it’s a thousand women.

I don’t know why my opinion would interest you.

Really? It’s bizarre that I learn this like this.

You?

No, if my father made the decision, it surely must be a very good idea.

Yes?

About what? Those kind of explanations that solve nothing?

It’s the state of your daughter.

And you, you live in a harem.

But shit, really, what happened to you last night?

But I don’t care about Elsa. And nobody here cares. I’m talking about us. About us two. It’s your daughter who you slapped. It’s your daughter who cried.

And for the 8 years in boarding school? Almost 3000 nights?

But I don’t give a fuck about a real family. Before there was a complicity between us and we were together but now since you’ve become an adult, there’s no more and you didn’t even have the balls to talk to me about it.

Or else, you’re going to smash my face,

right?

C’mon Dad, don’t be cross.

It’s okay, let’s drop it. I did a stupid thing. We’re not going to spend a winter going over it. I’m doing well. We could have gone home in a taxi.

No I swear it wasn’t. No.

No, how could I possibly tell you.

You’re finally going to settle down. It’s a great idea. Okay, it’s true.... But you know when they pumped my stomach they also cleared my head. And now I’m doing really

well.

Anne isn’t holding this against me too much is she?

Elsa! How pretty you are, I’m so happy to see you. Don’t leave me again.

Someone.

But I can’t stand Dad marrying this woman.

But you know nothing! She killed my mother.

Mum was in therapy with her when she killed herself.

This marriage can’t happen.

But have you understood nothing? It’s you he loves, don’t pretend not to see it. Listen, she made a move on him and she got him. And

now she’s surely going to tell me at some stage that she’s pregnant.

Come this way, come this way. Listen, she has manipulated everything and programmed

everything.

No. If this marriage happens our threesome will be lost forever.

Shit, she humiliated you after all! If I was you I would take revenge. I know how to.

It’s you he’ll marry, in Paris.

Why don’t you ask Juan to buy you some

dresses and stuff?

Yes, but a handsome and rich one it seems.

I disappear for a whole week and you don’t give a damn.

A little mysterious trip.

Give me a tour.

She wants to steal everything from us. Turn my Dad into a husband and me into a lovely young lady.

Me.

I’ll find a way. In fact I have already found a way.

Are you in Love with me?

Would you do something for me?

Even if you are not happy with it?

Answer me first.

We made love. He made love to me. I will make love. Everyone will see it on my face that I made love. Again...

Isn’t life beautiful? We will have beautiful holidays and then I will get my BAC. And you, you will get married.

Oh and I forgot. I’ve decided to be a novelist.

Let’s celebrate. Tonight I will bring you to a club. I hope you like dancing.

No it’s because I want to note each second, each minute, to track all these moments, to remember everything. You understand?

Love stories, obviously.

In life too, also, Dad. It’s just that most people don’t have the words to say it and prefer to play Russian roulette, aren’t I right?

Yes but from the moment you first realise all love stories end badly...

He was my lover but as you can see...

We made love. Nuance

What would you want me to do? Have you seen Elsa?

Stop! He might win. No chaos.

I asked you to pretend, not to actually kiss.

Anyways, I was green with jealousy and so was my dad. Did you see his reaction? He almost busted your chops.

No but it proves that my plan is sound.

Don’t worry about it, I know my dad like if I’d made him myself. Another 2-3 sessions and he’ll ask for Elsa’s hand.

Look, she’s beautiful.

Cyril, you’re mine, don’t forget it.

You look sad. Is it the big love that’s not working out for you?

You know surfing and me it’s over, in the end I prefer playing cards.

It’s true, I don’t love it any longer. And you, you still love Elsa?

I know, I could hear it all.

Come on Dad! You click your fingers and they all come to eat out of your palm. You know very well.

Obviously because you love Anne.

And because you have to settle down one day.

Nor yours.

I’m sure it will work out. She will make an ideal wife and mother. In the end it depends only on you.

Anne, do you think I’m smart?

Even if I was an idiot, you’d tell me the same thing. Sometimes I feel stupid. Sometimes I detest myself too.

Well exactly, I’m scared it will end badly. I’ve even ended up loving the characters I detested in the beginning.

How about that? How are you?

What?

What’s working out?

Oh, but it’s finished, Elsa. I’m stopping everything.

Why did he call you?

It’s good you’ve had your little satisfaction now and now we stop.

But dad is really in love, you know really in love, do you hear me?

There’s no more plan I’m telling you.

Listen, all you have to do is not go to that meeting.

Yes, I wanted that before but not anymore.

Good, well give Cyril a kiss for me.

Cyril? No. Yes. What is self-disgust exactly?

I’d like for us to leave. For all three of us to leave. I’m sick of that villa, of the sun.

I think we should leave today.

Yes, that’s what I want.

Why Sunday? Do you have work? You

have stuff to do? You’re not tanned enough?

I want us to leave today.

Okay, okay, as you wish.

Since yesterday.

No thank you.

See you later.

Are you taking a last swim?

Would you like me to join you?

I pity you. My father will dump you like he dumped my mother.

Just as well.

Yes. Do you want to read it?

Now?

Thank you.

ANNE, don’t leave. It’s my fault, wait, ANNE! Wait. ANNE!!! ANNE! Anne, wait, let me explain. Anne! No, wait, I want to explain

everything.

Anne, it’s my fault, I’ll explain it to you. We need you.

Forgive me.

That’s it, it’s over.

She drove very well.

Okay. Like the word hello.

No. Do you want to say goodbye to Elsa?

Cecile?

What’s wrong with you?

Where’s ANNE?

What happened?

No, what happened here?

Hello. Yes that’s me.

ANNE had an accident.

I want to see her.

I prefer to see her alone.

Now, do this...

Again with your laugh Elsa. Yes.

Take off the coat. Gently.

Thank you everyone. The shoot is over.

Ha ha, it’s my little Lou Lou.

For my darling girl whom I have almost never photographed.

Ha ha, very funny. Beware, I’m coming.

But you are all mine. MMMMMMmm I will eat you up.

Look look...we’ll be together forever.

Elsa is incapable of being jealous or mean.

I love her laugh.

Poor Elsa.

And she even has a friend like you. Fantastic luck, right?

It’s a hard love, my love.

We’re going. Hey, girls, it’s lunchtime. Elsa, what did I tell you about wearing a hat!

C’mon Cécile

I don’t know if I told you, Anne Larsen...

You don’t have to be crazy to be friends with a psychoanalyst! Certainly when it’s an old friend...

You’re going to calm down!

And since when do you worry about Elsa?

I enjoy very much surreal situations.

Well, you want to go back to Paris, is that it?

No, I don’t think so.

What’s wrong with you? You too are going to have a jealous fit? A friend has ended up in our little holiday spot randomly. There’s no

reason to make a psychodrama.

I’m not lying, you know.

You want me to sleep on the couch. Like Cécile would say, ’I’m hallucinating!’ I can’t believe it.

There’s nothing to tell. She was my wife’s analyst. Someone for whom I have a lot of respect.

That’s all. You’ll see, she’s very nice.

It’s not at all what you think. I want her to enlighten me.

No, me. But...

All my life. You, for example I could marry you. It’s a shame though that you have a red nose and you’re sticky.

It’s never too late.

What are you doing out here? You look like a wild cat. And on top of that, you’re in a sulk. That’s great.

I am capable of everything and guilty of nothing, you know very well.

Live life to the full or die trying. Russian proverb.

One can’t sleep with all of the women in the world, but one can try. Ancient Proverb. I’m kidding.

Ah, look, it’s time. I’m going to collect her at the airport.

We will back around 5 o’clock. Cécile, I’m counting on you to behave in a civilized manner. Huh?

I’ll tell you right away I hate airports. I was standing there like an idiot with my book and my stupid smile. Don’t move, we’ll be right there.

Anne Larsen, the famous psychologist, Elsa Mackenberg, the famous actress.

Don’t be modest.

In bloom, lately it’s young women in spots...

Holidays, pffft, my publisher is bugging me for another album. I have a whole winter collection to finish, I need to look after my girl, entertain Elsa, and make the food for everyone.

Oh you know, I posted an ad in a kind of a vague style: I’m looking for a very sunny villa. And voilà! What’s stopping you from staying a few more days?

Words escape me.

Ah yes, your patients. They won’t die without you.

What did I tell you, it’s a real summer camp here!

You’re the prettiest girl I know.

Listen to your father when he’s giving you compliments. And if I was 20 years old....

You monster.

Pretty? No. Fatal! For the daughter of an insipid man....

You confuse fear and...

…To me.

Actually, I detest birthdays!

The markers of time and its deceptions...

You know it’s only the first 50 years that... after that you go down alone...

Is it reasonable to be reasonable? I will tell you, dear Anne, what’s terrible. When I’m sober I’m not very brilliant, it’s not worth anything at all...

Mrs. Larsen, let’s be super clear you’re here to rest, not for me. You know very well how I am.

Okay, so, let’s change the subject,Doctor.

Ms. Larsen is right. I’m just an old shit...

Oh, what joy, to be undressed by three women at once.

My daughter has no need of BACs. She will always find an old banker to make her laugh.

Cécile is like me, perfectly incapable of suffering. It’s a question of elegance. Isn’t that right, my darling?

What I like about youth is...I’m sorry...

We can only wait. You should go home and rest.

The doctors can’t say. An accident, what bullshit!

Yes, yes, that’s it, arms crossed. With a prudish air...yes. Keep your hand in your hair. Yes yes, that’s it, sad like that. Yes, perfect. Perfect. Hands on your hips.

Contort yourself a bit. Nice and sexy. Okay, more sensual. Ahh, superb!! Look at me again, voila! Don’t smile. Stop smiling, look at me.

You exaggerate!

Ha ha Shhh

Be quiet.

What are you doing?

We’ve barely had a chance to say two words to each other.

It’s grotesque.

Because I’m asking you to stay.

You have such an amazing smile, it would be a crime to deprive us of it.

I don’t always cheat you know. Okay, forget about your suitcases. Tonight I’m taking you to the casino and we’re going to have fun.

I assure you, your Honour the Judge, I have changed.

Okay, but you’re staying?

She’s right, you look very beautiful. And I try to be sincere too from time to time.

Anne, bring me luck.

35 more times...

There are only 2 options at this stage in the game, jumping overboard or going all in.

Anne! This makes me think of some proverb: happy Game..

Anne, I’ve never been as in love as I am at this second.

What are you doing here?

Here’s some money, take a taxi, have fun!

Apologise.

That’s fine, Cécile, you’ve made your point.

Anne is staying a few days longer.

You could start by being less formal with her, it would be simpler.

She makes me a little scared.

Exactly.

I knew you’d be happy, my little sweetie.

You don’t really know her, she’s just putting on a show, to be interesting... She will adore you.

Do you want us to talk?

If you want. Have you seen the state of your room?

Well, you’re living in a tip!

Exactly, harem life is over for me. It’s time for me to become an adult, huh? Is it yesterday’s slap that’s bothering you?

Midnight daemons probably. I left it badly with Elsa.

I ask your forgiveness.

3000 times I’m sorry. Cécile, we won’t be apart again. We’ll be a proper family. You know, it’s the first time in a long time since....

Stop it now, that’s enough!

You’re a monster of selfishness.

Oh my love I knew it. We couldn’t stay mad for 10 minutes? Here come clink glasses with us, little Lou Lou. I’m that funny? Did you drink or what?

What’s happening? Has she woken up? Has she come out of a coma?

Tell me the truth, don’t sugarcoat it.

That’s not the problem...

She’s still in a coma.

Okay. Thank you for everything.

Of course I’m cross. You really are a quitter.

It’s because of her you did this?

So what then? The marriage? Tell me and I’ll stop everything.

If there is someone in the world capable of understanding you, it’s certainly her.

Yes, yes everything is going well.

Better than me. What are you doing now?

It’s a mania this. Listen, we talked. She approves of our marriage. We go back to Paris, we look for a flat....

Since when are shrinks paranoid? It was my mistake. She has been missing an authority figure.

You have to stop with that. No one could replace her mother and no one would ask you to. We are not succumbing to the blackmail of little girls. We need you.

Elsa Mackenberg. What a surprise. To what do we owe this pleasure?

Juan, who is Juan?

Yes, let’s go.

What can you say about teenagers today, they read Camus and make a philosophy out of suicide.

My dear Elsa, the subject is closed and I don’t have the nerve to talk about it.

It’s true, you’re right. You came for your bag, and to give me some how-to-live-life tips. Unless this is all about jealousy.

Thank you for caring. Who is this Juan?

What are you looking for, Elsa?

Elsa?

I’m going to marry Anne.

As soon as possible.

Splendid, girls. You are the best. You’re bored already? You spend all your time looking at my watch.

It’s true, you want to write? What type of stories?

In literature, the nicest love stories always end terribly. I don’t know why.

She’s incredible isn’t she? First a Spanish guy and now this guy.

You look like you’re handling this very well, I thought you were in love with him?

I don’t understand, what are you and Cyril?

You slept with him?

Anyway, if my lover was dancing with another I would react.

Do you want me to go break that little prick’s face?

It’s incredible this generation, they don’t know jealousy.

Ok, let’s go, I’m tired.

And you?

It’s hard to believe.

I have never made love without love and I never made love with her.

We thought you hadn’t noticed.

That’s all behind me. I told you.

Obviously because I love Anne.

For a few years now you’ve been living a life not suitable for your age.

Exactly, I mustn’t let this chance escape me.

I need you. I love you.

I love you. Let’s get married right away if you want.... Banco. All in. Everything on the queen of hearts.

Yes.

Your desires are my orders. I adore women of character.

As you wish. Let’s go on Sunday.

Yes, that’s it. I’m not tanned enough.

Sunday I tell you.

Your suitcase is ready?

Okay see you later, I’m going to pop by the agency. Do you need anything. Some shopping?

Anne is resting. Tell her I’ll be back around 6 o’clock.

I didn’t want to wake you up. I need to swing by the agency. Do you need anything?

Yes, you only have me and I only have you. We are together Cécile, together. Come on, let’s go home.

How did it happen?

Seems like it was the third accident in that spot since the beginning of summer. Driving

barefoot you know. With traffic on the left.

Céline, the word suicide will be crossed out of our vocabulary. Okay?

Do you want to say goodbye to Cyril?

It’s already done.

"I was sure of defeating her. If she was to be right at any cost we could only be in the wrong."

Bravo, you have a lot of talent; you will surely become a famous writer!

Thank you. Thank you for letting me read your novel.

No, let me go.

You need no one, not you, not your dad.

Oh Cécile, you’ve grown up. It’s a pleasure to see you. It’s like Sleeping Beauty’s house here, where is the master of the house?

Elsa?

It’s super here.

Good idea, yes.

It’s you that’s perfect, but I’d prefer going to my room and getting myself settled in.

Yes, I never go anywhere without all my life’s belongings. You never know.

Don’t worry. I’m a doctor, you know.

Wait, who said I needed tranquilisers?

Perfect. I will be very happy here.

Hello!

I’m really sorry I should have called you to tell you I rented a car.

Oh, no, how adorable! Adorable. I don’t know what to say. Thank you.

Always you and your young woman in bloom. She’s charming.

And your holidays are they going well?

I thank you for having invited me. This villa is really amazing. How did you find it?

Don’t worry, Cécile, I won’t spoil your holidays. Anyways I have work to do.

You never know...

I wouldn’t miss it.

Crossing over into your 50s bothers you out this much?

If you want to talk about the deception of time I think I can relate.

Oh la la is that reasonable?

Dear Raymond, I think you are looking at yourself in the mirror too much, otherwise said, you are thinking too much.

Reassure yourself, I wouldn’t change you for the world.

Okay, happy birthday, even so.

Nothing, I simply said, Happy Birthday!

Maybe, you know him better than me.

Hello Cécile, you’re up early this morning.

Aren’t you meant to re-sit your Baccalaureate this year?

No, it’s an essay on a few of my patients.

The patients aren’t very cheerful either. You absolutely must get this BAC, Cécile.

To make her suffer too?

But don’t apologize.

Oh please. Cécile, you shouldn’t smoke.

I detest that kind of reflection. At your age, it’s worse than stupid, it’s painful.

Your dad’s private life has nothing to do with me. Or you.

Very little shocks me, you know....I think you are being too simplistic about love.

I don’t think you are capable of understanding.

No, too smart, maybe. You have fashionable ideas, but they are worthless.

Love is not a sequence of sensations. Love is someone you miss, who you really miss, even when they are right there beside you.

I wasn’t speaking of your mother.

Sure I do. I no longer have a lot of time to lose you know.

Let’s just say after a certain stage in life, you need to be more careful taking corners. But you still have loads of time ahead of you to think about these things.

It’s the privilege of youth.

Really, so what do you attach importance to?

Man are you ever annoying, you and your father with your I’m not good at anything. You like each other like this?

It’s so absurd to die like this.

I don’t find that funny at all. Well, I know you blame me for your mother’s death but you know everyone is responsible for their own life.

If you want us to talk, I’m ready.

Ah ha, the famous Cyril. You have good taste. Perhaps his love won’t be so bad.

Don’t confuse love at first sight with sunburn.

Not specifically no. Besides, I think you can be a bit mean to Elsa.

Yes

What, don’t tell me you’re going miss me?!

Which plot?

I already told you, your dad’s private life doesn’t concern me. Besides, I’m leaving tonight.

I won’t want to spoil this plot.

You can see for yourself.

You hardly have any time, what with your girl in spots and your gymnastics.

Oh really, why?

I ask you why another time?

You’ll never change. Stop acting like a seducer, you don’t need to be one.

I’m not a player.

That’s what all they all say.

You are sweet. Even when you make a compliment it stings.

I know, always.

You’re a little bit crazy aren’t you?

I’ve ignored this side of you...You’re ignoring the redhead’s advice...

Don’t gamble everything.

Tell her that I went home, that I was tired, that your father too me back.

I’m sure you are delicate enough to arrange this with Elsa.

Okay, don’t be mean. I am genuinely sorry for Elsa. Do you want us all to home together?

Cécile!

Good morning.

Oh la la. I think you should speak to her.

She’s still your girl, though right?

Your father and me are going to get married.

I understand that you are surprised. But...

Yes, especially for your father.

It might seem ambitious, but I hope to be his 1000 women. You don’t think it’s a good idea?

Because it depends on you, Cécile.

Your father was a little afraid that you would refuse. Me too, I’m a little scared of you.

Yes, I’m scared that you’re scared of me. That’s all.

She doesn’t seem won over.

We’re good here.

Cecile, what’s wrong with you? Is there something wrong with you? Did you take something? Cecile, really? Cecile? Answer me.

Wake up, my darling. Come on. I was so wrong, so mistaken. Why did I speak to her about this marriage? I’m such an idiot. C’mon. C’mon Cecile, do you hear me? You can’t fall asleep. Cecile. You must not

fall asleep. Why did I leave my stupid medications lying around? C’mon my little girl. We’re arriving at the hospital. Come on. Do you hear me? You must not sleep. Cecile!

I’m not her mother. Her mother...

Here look, she’s waking up.

So, she’s doing well?

What I should done over a week ago.

And at the first opportunity she’ll hurt herself to let us know she doesn’t approve. No, I don’t want to be the cause.

She’s suffering from missing someone else.

I don’t know which one of you I’m more scared of.

Oh Elsa, I didn’t know you were there. Will you stay for lunch with us?

That’s very wise, travelling and leaving light.

Goodbye.

Thank you.

Ah, that’s causing your good mood? Ha ha ha It’s true you can see it on your face.

I’m so happy to see you at last feeling positive.

Well that’s a good idea.

Yes, that’s great. You see, when you want to you can...

It’s already the novelist who’s talking?

Yes, exactly. You even found the exact words I would have liked to find to express that idea.

Doesn’t it make you sad? It doesn’t seem so reasonable.

I find you very moralistic suddenly.

Who is jealous of who?

I understand you, you know.

Don’t tell me too often. It makes me scared.

It’s really what I said, you’ll never change. You flame and I get consumed.

No. You know very well yes. How many times do I have to tell you? Come on, stop.

If it comforts you, very few people succeed in loving themselves. Some need others to love them and some end up detesting themselves no matter what. In fact, where are we in the novel?

Why? Are they so like me? Come on, are they like me?

Yes, Hello.

I’ll go look at that display over there.

Cécile, let’s go?

Goodbye

Impressive this museum, right? Goodbye

You’re having a hard time forgetting him?

Oh la la. You have loads of time ahead of you to experience that. Don’t be in a hurry.

I totally get you.

If you want.

Raymond?

We made a decision.

And so your women have decided to go back to Paris.

You’re going out?

A little bit of love. See you later.

No I prefer a final tour.

I’d prefer to be alone.

You’re sweet. You make a lot of efforts with me, but you don’t really love me.

Maybe, but I have trust in him.

Is your novel progressing?

Yes, I would love that.

As you like?

"I was sure of defeating her. If she was to be right at any cost we could only be in the wrong." Bravo, you have a lot of talent, you will be surely be a great writer!

Thank you. Thank you for letting me read your novel.

No, let me go.

Neither of you need anyone, not you, nor your dad.

© 2017 by Annie Watson

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