Hi guys! This is my first fanfiction in a very long time and my first fanfiction in The Mentalist fandom so please be easy on me. Also, my English isn't one of a native because I am not coming from an Englishspeaking country. I appreciate constructive criticism and please let me know if you mant me to continue the story. Thank you very much for taking time and reading it.
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Chapter one: Jewel
After that day Patrick Jane was never the same. His entire world, his dreams, his hopes became nothing more than mere jokes that echoed into the back of his mind, chasing him into an everending maze. Three words can really destroy a man's heart.
flashback
"I am leaving." Angela said, looking down, her show costume shining in the dime light of their truck.
As he was taking in the words, as he was sinking deeper and deeper into a feeling he could not comprehend….was it pain? Sorrow? Betrayal?... Patrick was able to say just this:
"Is it because he is rich?"
Angela frowned, yet deep inside she felt somewhat proud. 'Who could have guessed I could ever leave the psychic speechless?' she thought. She remained silent and took her luggage into her hands.
While Patrick was gazing to the air, his lips managed to release just this:
"Then go."
End of flashback
Right now he was standing next to a couple of men, as they were trying to pick a new horse lady for their circus. After Angela had left, one of their best parts of the show was ruined so they were trying to find someone whose talent could make up for their loss.
Ten ladies have presented their act, yet none of them were even close to Angela. Just jokes compared to her.
The judges were Jane, Minelli and Cho, the trio that had ran Circus California for years. Each of them had one special talent, one spark that if united, could make one hell of a show. No matter how patient Jane was, he just couldn't stand replacing Angela, he couldn't cope with her leaving in the first place, yet the people standing next to him dragged him into this.
"Cho, how many girls are left to audition again?" Asked Jane desperate for a way out of this.
Hearing his question and understating the plea behind it, the asian man rolled his eyes and said:
"I know that it is not easy on you and that so far those girls didn't put much of a show, but hey! Your dad build this circus from nothing and as a leader, we can't just chose someone without you. And to answer to your question, just two more girls." Cho looked on the list in front of him and called "Number 11: Teresa Lisbon!"
A woman riding a dark, strong horse entered the arena. Her hair was alike the fur of the animal she was riding, like the feather of a crow. She wasn't tall yet her body had such lines that made you forget anything. Her figure was strong, lean, not skinny. There was something about her presence that just couldn't be expressed by words. Charm perhaps? Her costume was made of a shiny, black, little dress and some long leather boots. On her head she wore a tiny heat from which crazy dark green feathers were coming out.
She rode till she reached the table of the judges. With an almost inhuman grace, she got off her horse and saluted the three men with a small bow. As she rose, her eyes were fixed on Patrick's face with a somewhat hungry, yet childish look. The man couldn't be anything else but stunned, as if he knew her forever. He didn't know what to do, how to react, what to say, so he did what he always dose. A genuine smile was all over his face, while his eyes were searching for hers.
"Go on!" said Minelli, "We don't have all day and besides, we've wasted our time with the previous ones so if you are to pull silly stunts like them, better go out now".
Hearing his words, Theresa's face turned from charming to one of a very proud person. She lift her chin up and said:
"Don't worry sir, I am not here to waste my time, I wouldn't had come if I knew I couldn't entertain you." As she spoke her voice almost turned into a whisper, am almost seductive tone, that was messing hard with the minds of the men in front of her. "Shall we begin?" she said loudly with a smile on her face.
As she was heading towards the middle of the arena, her horse followed her like a shadow. In the dim light, her costume turned into a million diamonds and that made her become a jewel herself.
None of the judges could even realize when the show was over. Their entire world and time stopped for seven minutes as they froze into their chairs. Teresa Lisbon was truly mesmerizing.
When the lights were on again, the first thing to break the deadly silence was the sound of a man clapping. Patrick Jane rose from his chair and began rewarding the performer with the most precious gift one could ever give: applause and of course, his smile that could drop any panty in the entire California county.
"My my… You really weren't planning on wasting our time, Theresa." Cho said looking at Patrick and Minelli, making sure the next thing he said would be ok "I hope you enjoy the circus life because now you are in. Grace will show you around and you can take your horse to the stables. Meet me in an hour at my cabin to discuss the details of the contract… And Oh! Tell the other girl that she can go home now."
With a smile, Theresa thank them and exited the arena with her horse, heading towards the red head that was waiting for her.
As the circus arena became once again empty Minelli said:
"Well, Patrick, it seams that this young lady will outrule your 10 years as a principal attraction of this show!"
The two men burst into a true laugh of joy. Only Patrick stood silent, thinking of her.
Thank you very much for taking part of your time to read it! If you can, please review and if you have constructive criticism, please let me know!
