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The city was stained with pink and gold, bathed in the dull light of the sun that disappeared before meeting the greenish waters of the Seine River. I just sat at the table where the gentle waiter with reddish cheeks suggested with a gesture of head, and absorbed the most banal behavior that pedestrians on Rue des Francs Bourgeois had. Someone laughed next to my table, and I realized how strong the Parisian accent was, differentiating them from the other French.I turned the contents in my cup of coffee, causing small swirls in the strong drink softened by milk, and sighed, happy to feel so comfortable in miles away from the people who stained the image I had of my country of origin. It was as if the fresh air mixed with the candy of each confectionery around the length of that street could replace the smell of salt, lemon and verbena that Cannes had.Couples crossed the sidewalk commenting vigorously on random subjects. Single people passed in front of glazed stores and admired the i
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I didn't dare think too long about anything, fearing spending hours with my brain on fire for questions that didn't deserve an answer: How many times was that woman devoured by her vivid memories? How many times did she wish the death of the one who had ruined her? Would you have been able to forgive him?I carefully observed the features forged on his pale skin, slightly flushed at strategic points. She had a beautiful smile, although a wide scar interrupted the side of her lower lip. His hair curled below his shoulders, shining in platinum strands. He wore a weak makeup, highlighting his lips by a discreet red.My eyes evaluated the midnight blue dress that wrapped around her thin waist and exposed her thick thighs. There were folds on the skirt of the dress; not enough to leave it full, just a way to cut the straight length. The neckline consisted of a triangular shape, although the sleeves were long and lacy. She pushed away her sunglasses and kept them in her bag, slightly raisin
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I looked closely towards him, and saw when the sun's rays touched the diamond tip of the ring that served as a pendant for his necklace and caused a rainbow reflection on the table. I saved my speech, limiting my statement with a nod. Distracted, Abigail wrapped the necklace with her index finger, almost folding the steel."Believe me, if he were dead, you would still feel that way," she said, sounding sincere. "For all the others who have never managed to escape or who have never had someone to protect them. Without a doubt, the feeling of injustice is usually worse than physical pain.I looked away on purpose, bothered by the way Abigail looked at me. It was as if she could see every piece of what I hid. As if you could have the clear vision of the girl who one day prayed to have a united family, and who one day allowed herself to be loved by others. But I regretted it when I found the desolate countenance of your handsome boyfriend. He pressed his lower lip with his teeth, depositi
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I hated my bridesmaid dress with all my strength.Not that he was a mess of cloths and colors. It was just too fair for my conscience to be convinced that the exaggerated shapes of my body would not attract enough attention alone.At another time, I might love the gigantic slit on the side of my left leg. I would feel proud of the metal notches that drew a vertical line between my breasts and descended in the cut below my navel. I would love to know that much of my skin was exposed by crisscrossed spans, sewn on the sides to hold the skirt that slipped down my legs with all the delicacy of pearly chiffon. But now, I could only feel uncomfortable with the neckline that bowed to highlight the volume of my breasts.My grandmother had a huge smile when she entered the room, and I forced a cheerful expression with all the naturalness that my scarce makeup could provide. She praised the red-heeled Prada shoes I chose and murmured to herself about my choice of hairstyle. The choice was not t
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"You know, sometimes I'm a little impressed by the evolution of certain animals..." Valentina rambling, walking up to half a meter to the street. "For example, I never thought that piranhas could spend so much time out of the water" their eyes rose from their feet to Kendall's face. "And can't they really?I made a face, considering if the offense also fit me. Kendall opened an arrogant smile.“ Really... No one ever thought that whales could speak, and you've been talking since you were little, right?Valentina hardened her spine."What did you say?"All this lard around your ears made you deaf? " Kendall answered.Right. Time to interfere.I took a step, and the two looked in my direction, anger flaming in the eyes of both. I retreated and turned my back, continuing on my way. It wasn't news that Valentina knew about the eternal friendzone her brother has been in since she met Kendall. It wasn't like she really cared. She liked to harass my friend's life, and Kendall, always so affe
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It was clear the love my father felt for my mother, as well as the love Gabriel felt for her. If she was able to return the affection of her new boyfriend, I didn't know. I never allowed myself to look in her direction for a long time, fearing that she might try some kind of forced approach. I think part of me was twisted by the fear of bowing to the charm that had been passed by our blood. My grandmother and Lizzie were the only people who received my full attention on that trip, and even if that was my last night on French soil, there was still reluct in every cell of my body.I didn't want to forgive years of negligence for a short lapse of attention, but that sensitive part that surfaced in me... That part that had been broken up during my meeting with Gary Swan, was coming together for the help of a man who became a kind of virtual friend.When a nightmare made me want to jump out of the window, I found a message on my cell phone. Usually, a short text about your day or some other
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That had been the first day she called me by the nickname she named me. And I knew that didn't mean the kind of affection you expect in a mother-daughter relationship. I knew that although there was an arrogant tone in his voice always so neutral, there was also respect. And just for that, or for so many bisy relatives within reach of our conversation, I got closer and passed a hug around yours, pulling her with me to where my vision flashed over Kendall and her red tube dress."I found you! "She said, pushing a bag towards me. "Are you ready to enjoy the night on the French streets?My mother laughed softly, touching my arm with one of her slender hands."You should wait until Liz throws the bouquet. Leaving before that can be bad luck.Superstitious as it was, Kendall widened her eyes and sat in the nearest chair. "You're right.I didn't even have time to laugh, a confusion of voices and jumps echoed around me, and Lizzie was in front of the group of women, tilting and stretching he
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"Today no one holds me back," I joked, patting the old wooden counter. “I want your strongest drink!A glass of pure milk was placed in front of me."It's the strongest you'll find here, Mila.Ignoring my grimace, Samantha Hadfield smiled and leaned on the counter."It's been almost a century since I've seen you around here," she said, always smiling. "Are you thinking about taking your job back?I pulled the glass of heated milk and kept sliding my finger along the edge, looking at the contents without the slightest interest. The whole floor at my feet was covered with the water dripping from my hair, and I inhaled deeply to contain a shudder from the cold. I was sitting on one of the stools of the first job I had in my sixteen years old. The snack bar still contained its strong smell of heated fat and fresh coffee. It was a little nauseating to get inspired for a long time."I have something to do nearby" I nodded out with my hand, without showing all the anxiety that was killing me.
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