I Am Yours, Mr Chevalier!
The Part 29
"Can you explain what this is?"
Greg, who had just arrived at the studio, slammed New York-based infotainment tabloid The Cut in front of Ben, who was relaxing on the couch with a beer bottle in his hand. Marcus and Liam looked at Greg in surprise. Ben snatched the tabloid and examined it.
Benjamin Chevalier And Anita Wallis, Lost Love In Bloom Again.
So the title is written on some photos that show the intimacy of Ben and Anita in front of Ben's apartment in the Big Apple.
Ben threw the tabloid just about anything. Then he drank his beer again without saying anything.
"You fucked your ex-boyfriend, huh?" greg Hardik. His face looks upset.
"Since when do you like to interfere in my personal affairs?" asked Ben in a high tone.
"I don't care how many women you sleep with, I just want to warn you, stay away from Laras!" grumpy Greg pointed at Ben's face. Then out of the studio.
"Hey Greg .. Where are you going, what about the rehearsal?" call Liam.
"I'm not in the mood!" greg slammed the door hard.
"What the hell," murmured Marcus.
Ben clucked. Then stood up and stepped away leaving the bewildered Marcus and Liam.
"What's going on?" ask Marcus to Liam.
"As I thought, they both liked the same woman." Liam chuckles.
Marcus rounded his eyes. "You mean Laras?"
"It looks so."
"Damn . whereas I intend to approach the girl" Marcus chirped as he scratched his non-itchy head.
"If that happens then it is certain that Rebellion will be on a temporary hiatus."
Both destroyed. Then down each beer bottle.
***
BOUCHERIE RESTAURANT
The barrel has just arrived. He took off his thick coat and hung it on the door of his locker. Accidentally the girl saw a pile of newspapers in the magazine neatly arranged in a box made of rattan woven. And what made him interested in taking a tabloid in the top pile was the name of Benjamin Chevalier who became his headline.
Dada Laras thumped loudly reading a line of titles describing some photos of Ben and Anita Wallis. Both look lovely. The pain instantly burst into his chest. The girl smiled bitterly.
"Of course" he murmured. All questions answered already. The girl nodded slowly. Realizing her stupidity hopes Ben has the same feelings for her. Then what was the meaning of Ben's kiss at that time in the car. Then all this sweet Ben's attitude towards her. Ah stupid, stupid, maki Laras in heart.
"Ohh, what a nice morning to start today" he said slowly to whom.
"Why speak for yourself Race?" asked Maya who had suddenly been by his side.
"Well, no papa." Barrel grimacing. Trying to hide his mood that is uncertain.
"From Mr.Jourdain, tuh" Maya's tease.
"Seriously?"
Maya chuckles.
"Damn you!" maki Laras while stepping leaving Maya who is still laughing at him.
Laras began his work by wiping all the desks and chairs that were still empty. He saw Stephane who had just arrived.The thin-floated man smiled at him. Laras replied with a faint smile.
"Bonjour, Mademoiselle," she said in French.
"Bonjour, Monsieur," answered Laras.
"You came early, Laras" Stephane said as he approached Laras. She smelled her perfume so masculine.
"Yes," answered Baras briefly.
Making the Baras wrong. The girl just smiled at his smile. Then step away leaving the man.
***
The barrel stretched his muscles after all his work had been done. The clock is at 5pm. The barrel sits near his locker. Straighten his feet that feel sore.
Cellphone ringing. Baras immediately reached into his bag and picked it up. Greg's name is on the screen. Laras squeaked his forehead.
"Hallo?" sapa Laras's.
"Hi Laras, how are you doing?" Greg's voice is across there.
"I'm good," answered Laras accordingly. But he is not okay.
"Great .. emh .. Where are you now? I was around your apartment, maybe I could take you out for a meal or a walk?"
"I've just finished work, I'm still at the restaurant where I work in the West Village."
"Owh .. what is the name of the restaurant?"
"Boucherie."
"I know that place .. I'll be there in 20 minutes, wait for me."
"But, Greg .. I ...."
Greg cut his phone. Not giving a chance to answer. The girl took a long breath.
"Ras, back yuk," invite Maya who is ready to go home.
"I'll pause again," said Laras while tidying up the contents of his bag.
"Cieh .. someone wants to pick you up," teased Maya. Barrels just smashed.
"Yes, I'm first." The two kiss each other on the cheek. Then Maya stepped away.
Baras glanced back at the tabloid that was still in the same place. The pain in his chest came back. Immediately in the sambarnya coat and bag then rushed out.
Greg had just arrived when Laras emerged from behind the front door of the restaurant. The girl waved to him. Greg opened the car door for Laras. The girl came in immediately.
"You must have seen the news about Ben, right?" ask Greg. The man drove his car slowly.
The barrel laughed. "I have no comment on that," he said. Trying to be mediocre.
"I hope you're okay."
"You're kidding, of course I'm fine."
Greg turned towards Laras at a glance. It was obvious that the girl was hiding her heart.
"I also hope your relationship with Ben isn't far away."
This time, Lara laughed loudly.
"What are you thinking? Of course between me and Ben nothing happened . ah no, that's it,
don't talk about it anymore."
Greg smiled. Seeing the look of the face of Laras who looks tired, he undoes his intention to take Laras for a walk. Greg decided to take the girl home.
***
Author's note:
Bonjour-Good morning
Mademoiselle-Miss
Monsieur - Sir
