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LXXV. Beneath The Roses
The touches of Gothic and Renaissance Period have kissed upon the walls of Porte Cailhau. Essi’s itinerary list was supposed to enjoy the known architectural glory with Oneil. But how can she enjoy this place of triumph and defense when all that her mind attunes to worry about was about the wish?
Essi is farther away from Oneil. The man is behind her steps, not saying anything. They kept walking around, eyes on the shops, restaurants, and people on their business. For others, this day may be casual. But for the two of them, it is Essi’s second day of staying for Oneil. Hours have already gone past. But Essi seemed to not be enjoying the place around.
“Are you tired? Let’s go to a restaurant,” Oneil said to her.
“I’m not hungry,” Essi responded and looked up at the decades-old door. Bricks, faces, cone-shaped turret, and all of the wall’s features, Essi is still able to recognize Porte Cailhau’s essence. Victory is something that must be secured. And even at t
Ane DanielsI enjoyed writing this chapter while embracing the beauty of Bordeaux, through many sources. I hope I have taken you there by this novel, and saw Essi and Oneil, through your creative vision, their date and their moments. While I'm not a cultural savvy to the beauty of Bordeaux, and all the known sites that are gems in it, I hope that you also appreciate such places. When things get better, we might be able to meet there! Thank you so much for reading this far!
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