Lupin found himself in Chalons place. It was a great place. Even in winter it was very bright with soft sun light. It was not snowing here thankfully. He enjoyed the place. Tried new cuisines such as: boeuf Bourguignon, bouillabaisse, tarte Tatin and Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot noir etc. Thus he tried to forget that his wife had run away with the hotel boy. He too tried futilely to flirt with French waitresses. After failing in that pursuit he minded eating, drinking and exploring the place. Cool air, soft and bright sun and the closeness to nature in this city almost purged his soul. He was a new man. He needed new adventures to fill his mind and life.
After his tea in one fine morning he was having a quiet street walk when a Peugeot 208 almost hit him and ran away. He remembered the night when he got the pendrive and was running for his wife and he was hit hard by a car. He ran after the car. The car sped. He also increased his speed and surprisingly he caught up with the car and shouted at the driver to stop the car. The car driver looked at him aghast and stopped the car after few paces. Lupin stopped too. He did not need to breathe hard. He was breathing normal which seemed very abnormal to him though. He ignored it and asked the driver the reason he was speeding and why did not he stop when he almost hit him. The driver came out of the car. Bowed before him. Surprisingly he knew English and he said, "Actually sir forgive my insolence, but I was on the way to medical. My wife is giving birth toy child. I am very much excited sir. Sorry I could not see you and hurt your emotions and calm. Please do not call the police."
His politeness made Lupin regret.
Lupin said, "Ok, drive carefully."
The man said, "If you allow me, I'll take leave of you sir..."
Lupin nodded his head.
He regretted this driver did not have to do anything with his accident in his home town. He scoffed himself.