In three and half hours,Elba was in the world famous most romantic city,Paris also dubbed 'City of Love'.And in another couple of hours,she was being chauffered out of the Le Rose Milie Hotel for the opening night of the historical event.
Elba still didn't understand why it was 'le Rose' and not 'la', like 'la Belle',her vanilla fragranced perfume.She was a natural in three foreign languages but French had proofed a hard nut to crack.Alya was still going through all the places she wanted to visit before they winded up the week.She,on second hand was trying to block off Lamar and focus on the city of love but the effort was futile.
Alya cooed beside her and stomped her feet down.Elba couldn't see what she was so excited about especially since this wasn't the first time they'd been to Paris.
"I just found a guide to walk me through Champ-Elysees."Elba's heart skipped a beat as her mind recalled summer of last year.It marked the impromptu vacation she had with Lamar after fashion week.She recalled them strolling hand in hand down the same street and she finally succumbed to Lamar's advances in front of the Arc de Triomphe.Not that she couldn't have said yes earlier,but she had just been enjoying the chase too much.
"Oh,your new stalker on Instagram just booked your first dance at opening night.I wonder who it is..."Elba sighed longingly looking at her cellphone on Alya's hand.The only person she wanted to hear from was Lamar.
He didn't call back like he said and that got her pretty anxious.Did the date with Sapphire had him too occupied to atleast check up on her?Her mind ran wild and she imagined him doing to Sapphire the things he did to her...She shut off her mind on that matter before she ran mad.As for her new stalker,he was beginning to infuriate her.He was getting creepier than confessing his love for her.Elba rudely snatched her cellphone from Alya.
Surprise! surprise!Alya had already dm-ed him and he was typing something.
"Stupid son of a--"Elba cursed about to click the block.
"Heeey...how do you know it's not a woman?"Alya complained taking the phone back.
"Just block him...or her."Her eyes shone as another text popped in.
"Say's she can't wait to see what you're wearing tonight."Elba was thankful she didn't have to answer that as their car pulled over.
A strong scent of fresh mint hit her when her door was opened and a male hand extended to help her out.
"Kucuk?I mean...Mr Bansaki.What are you doing here?"Elba asked astonished.She hadn't expected him.What was he doing in Paris?
"Call me Kucuk.I told you I'm your number one fan.Couldn't miss seeing your graceful catwalk on the international stage."He displayed a perfect set of milky white teeth in a grin.
Elba smiled back too nervous to say anything.Seriously,what was he doing in Paris?
"So you came all the way here just to watch me?"Elba asked letting out a nervous laugh.'Watch' sounded pretty intense in the context she was using it in.It wasn't Kucuk's fault that she was nervous.The excitement never lessened no matter the number of times she walked through the runway.
Kucuk took her hand led through the overflowing cameras and into the party.He left her question hanging.
Slow orchestral music was playing and most of the guests had coupled and were moving with the rhythm.Typical Paris.
"May I have this dance?"Kucuk asked offering his hand.Elba just smiled and took it,too distracted to notice the oddity of the moment.She recognized some guests,models just like her and she knew they would be on the same runway come tomorrow.Alya had blended into the crowd.Probably somewhere taking notes of the interior design,which was magnificent bytheway.The lighting was moderate,not too light or too dark.
Drinks flowed freely.Elba tried to look around for a suspicious face,anyone that could be a possible stalker.She was swiping around the room the second time when she locked eyes with Kitty.The executive make up artist working on her during Victoria's Secret edition.Her meek assistant,Peggy...or Penny was close to her.
Kitty's face lit up in recognition and started their way.
Kucuk was enjoying every bit of their small dance.Elba's soft body was closely snuggled into his hard form making his temperature skip tu enormous levels.He was doing his best to keep his heartbeat normal lest he scare Elba away.She looked pretty distracted tonight and didn't seem to notice their proximity,to his advantage.He would work on her focus later.
Two French women started their way and one had a broad smile on.If it was upto him, he'd rather Elba stay where she was all night and for the rest of their lives but she pulled away to chat with the women.
"Elba Rubi..."One of them started looking up to him with a curious glance.
"Kitty,how are you?"Elba asked going for the standard double cheek kiss greetings."Hello."She did the same with the second woman.
"I'm not surprised to see you here.But I figured you'd be with...Lamar,was it?"Kucuk inwardly groaned cursing at Lamar.Ofcourse any woman would remember Lamar Erdogan.The fuck boy had his sister wrapped around his finger.
"Sorry, I'm all distracted tonight.This is Kucuk Bansaki,my companion for the night.Kucuk,Kitty and her assistant."Elba briefly made the introductions making Kucuk wince for calling him companion,not that the friend title would have sounded better."Lamar couldn't make it tonight."
"Very nice to meet you.We won't take much of your time now.See you tomorrow."Kitty finally said leaving them in peace.
He didn't care for the party,he could be strolling through Paris streets just fine with Elba beside him.And besides,there were plenty parties in Istanbul.
"Should we get out of here?I have dinner reservations."Kucuk spoke.
"Reservations?"Elba asked accusingly.Kucuk knew her mind was running wild when her nose crunched up.Thinking of how it was too much coincidence meeting him here with dinner reservations up his sleeves?He still hadn't come up with an excuse of his sudden appearance there.
"I was meeting a business partner tonight but he cancelled last minute."That would have to do."So shall we?"She looked around and he assumed she was searching for her assistant.
"I'll make sure your assistant gets back to your hotel safe."
"Sure.Let's crush that dinner.I'm starving."