Ch.4
The next day Marcel visited me. He was pacing like crazy around my living room.
"Are you sure he didn't ask you any questions of importance?" he asked. I saw calmly on the couch with my legs crossed.
"Importance, like what?" I asked. He looked at me with a sharp glare.
"This is serious, Nicholette. A German soldier confronted you. Who knows what his plan is. You're stupid for even leading him to your home now all the Nazi's can find you." he nearly yelled. I shook my head infuriated at his insult.
"And what do you think might have happened if I didn't lead him to my home? He would've thought I was leading him into an ambush or something worse. German's Nazi's will have no remorse for killing me if something were to happen to Dieter." I hissed. He tilted his head for a moment then crossed his arms.
"Oh so now you know his first name after one day with him." he said. My teeth clenched tighter and I shook my head.
"I don't have to explain anything to you. GET OUT!" I screamed as I pointed to the door. Marcel took no time in marching to the door and opening it. He stopped however and looked back at me.
"You remember one thing, cousin. You are an African American woman, you are black. He," he said saying he with disgust, "Is a white man, not just any white man, a German...Nazi...Soldier who has killed many innocent people for a Tyrant. He has killed Jews, Russians, and other blacks. So you watch your back when around him." he said and closed the door hard. I sighed and took in all of his words. Even though I was angry at my cousin he was right. I was walking on sharp eggshells with his soldiers. Hell these eggshells could kill me if I even stepped on one.
I sighed and went to my room and got dressed for the day. I put on my red blouse and chocolate brown pants. I curled my hair and grabbed my purse. Today I would be taking a stroll down to the 'La Petite' Opera house. That was a place owned by a french woman who let me dance and sing whenever I wanted to get away from the world, or the war. I walked up to the door and opened it only to feel a gloved fist knock into me. It wasn't a hard punch, but it got my attention, like any punch wouldn't.
"Ohp." I said and closed my eyes then opened to see a very shocked Dieter standing there with his fist up in almost the knocking position.
"Oh mein Gott es tut mir leid... I mean I am so sorry Frau Nicholette." he said moving closer and taking my hands in his. "I hope I did not hurt you."
I blinked a few times and shook my head a bit. The soldier looked me over to make sure I wasn't hurt. Before I knew it he was rambling about how sorry and foolish he was to just come up and knock. I couldn't help, but think his mindless chatter was cute.
"Dieter." I said and hearing his name seemed to stop his talking. I smiled a bit and shook my head slowly. "It is alright. I'm fine." I saw his cheeks redden a bit and he smiled with relief.
"Ah that is good." he said cheerfully. I tilted my head.
"Dieter... why are you here exactly?" I asked. At that moment I saw his face brighten more.
"Well I came over to... ask if you would like to go for a walk in the park with me." he answered a bit nervously. I, visibly, wanted to flex my eyes with surprise, but I held it in.
"Oh." I said with another fake smile then he looked me over and now looked a bit disappointed.
"Ah, but you seem to be going somewhere." he said almost in a heartbroken tone. No I couldn't have him upset that could possibly put my life in danger. I shook my head.
"Oh I was only going to the opera house, but I can go there later." I said with a careless shrug. Dieter arched his brow.
"The La Petite Opera house?" he asked. I nodded with bright yes.
"Yes, I like to go there sometimes." I said. The major smiled big this time.
"Wonderful. We can go there on the way to the park...that is if you'd like to spend the day with me." he said. He kept giving my choices to make, but I know I can't refuse him. I would be too afraid to. I didn't want to risk that chance. I smiled and stepped outside closing my door.
"Dieter, you have me for the day." I said happily in my voice, but deep down I was nervous of what today would bring me.
