Chapter 16
3 hours later they were in Paris and they went to the Hotel de Crillon, where they were received like some kind of diplomats and were escorted to their suite: the Bernstein suite. When they entered, Jane went near the bed and jumped on top of it. Seeing this Camus started laughing. She stopped and said:
- Why are you laughing?
- Because you look a little childish, that's all.
- Well, this bed is very soft. So it's irresistible to jump. I had to try it.
Camus looked at her in a mischievous way and said:
- Do you want to try the mattress in a different way?
She noticed what he meant, got up, got closer to him and said in a seducing voice:
- Do your best, mon cher. I'm all yours.
Hearing this he kissed her passionately, picked her up and took her to the bed.
Some time later they were lying in bed, Jane had her head in Camus' chest and he was embracing her, they were simply enjoying being together. Then suddenly they heard a knock on the door. Camus got up, dressed and answered the door. A man delivered an envelope to Camus and went away. He closed the door and Jane said:
- Camus, what is it?
- I don't know.
- Open it.
He opened it and saw inside an invitation. He took it and started to read it. It was an invitation for a party that night in Camus' parents' house. Seeing that he was silent, Jane got up, covered herself with her robe, got closer to him and said:
- Camus, what is it?
- It's an invitation for a party in my parents' house.
- When?
- Tonight.
- It's addressed to you?
- Yes. It says: To Camus. Ps: you can bring someone with you.
- Are you going?
- Why would I?
- To show them that you are better without them? That you didn't need them to be happy and succeed in life?
- Good point. But would you come with me?
- If you want to…
- I do.
- Then, of course, but what about the clothes?
- Well, that's a problem. This will be a high-class party.
After thinking for a while, Jane said:
- I have an idea. Let's get dressed and then we'll go shopping.
- Do you know how much that kind of clothes costs?
- I do. But I don't care.
- So you have that much money?
- Camus please trust me, alright?
- Alright.
They dressed up and went to the streets looking for the clothes they were going to wear that night. They returned to the hotel in the afternoon. They had bought an elegant suit for Camus and Jane bought a glamorous evening dress, but she didn't let Camus see it.
Some time later Camus was ready and was waiting impatiently for Jane. Suddenly he said:
- Are you ready yet?
- Camus calm down! Where's your patience?
- I am patient! I just don't like to wear a suit! That's all! Can I at least take off the tie?
- Do as you wish! You look better without it anyway.
- What is taking you so long?
- I'm a woman! I have to put this dress on, do my make up and hair! Besides I want to look good in front of your parents and all the other people there!
- You'll look good whatever you wear!
- Thank you. But I want you to be proud of me!
- I am. You don't need to be all produced for that. By the way I still can't believe you gave 2000 Euros for a dress!
- Well, your suit wasn't cheaper either!
- How much?
- 1500!
- What? Why didn't you tell me?
- Why should I? If I had told you, you wouldn't bring it, would you?
- Of course not!
- Well, now there's nothing you can do about it! Could we please not argue tonight?
- You're right. So, are you done?
- Geez! Yes!
- Finally!
He heard footsteps, turned around and saw Jane wearing a glamorous and sexy dark blue sleeveless dress that reached the floor. The dress had an opening in the front at the left side that made capable seeing her left leg. The top of her dress looked like two straps that went from her breasts to her back in the waist and were cruised at front. She had curled her hair and she was wearing very little make-up. Seeing this made Camus speechless. After a while, Jane said:
- So? How do I look?
- You…wow…you look…divine! Absolutely gorgeous! Sexy! I don't know what to say!
Seeing his face, Jane laughed and then said:
- Thank you. I'm glad that you like it!
- Like it? I loved it! But its better that the other men keep their hands off!
- Calm down Camus. By the way, do I have the right to a kiss?
He didn't answered, put his arm around her waist, pulled her closer and kissed her. In the end, Jane said:
- Well, we should go now. Don't you think?
- Yes. Let's go.
They got out of the hotel and were surprised to see a limousine and the driver with the door opened for them. They entered and the driver took them to the mansion. In the way there Jane turned to Camus and said:
- Do you know how did your parents found out that you are here in Paris and in which hotel you are?
- They have many sources. Who knows?
They reached their destination. Camus didn't want to be there. That house brought him so many unpleasant memories! The life he left behind and tried to forget! However Jane was amazed by the magnificence of the mansion! Yes, there were mansions in England, but that one amazed her. And above the door there it was... the coat of arms of the House of Orléans carved in the stone! They stopped, the driver opened the car door, they got out and before they entered the house Camus grabbed Jane's hand and said:
- Marie wait!
- What is it Camus?
He took something from his jacket pocket and said:
- Please turn around.
- Why…
- Please.
She did as he told. Then she felt something cold in her neck. She turned around, approached the car window where she could see her reflection. She looked to her neck and was amazed by what she saw. It was a silver necklace with a silver heart and inside written in brilliants was her name "Marie" she turned the heart and in the other side was written "I will love you forever!" She turned to face Camus with a smile on her face and tears in her eyes. He embraced her and said:
- So, do you like it?
- I love it Camus! Thank you, but how…? When…?
- When you were buying your dress. And I had money of my own.
- Then why didn't you give it to me in the hotel?
- I wanted to give it to you here. I'm glad you like it. Now let's go.
- Camus are you ready?
- Yes, I am.
They hold hands and went inside. They were received by a butler and when he saw Camus, he said:
- Monsieur Camus! Mon Dieu! It's so good to see you again!
Camus smiled and said:
- It's good to see you too Jacques.
Only then the butler noticed Jane and said:
- Well, and who might be this lovely mademoiselle?
Camus looked at Jane and said:
- Her name is Marie, but everyone else calls her Jane.
- Oh, pleased to meet you Mademoiselle Jane.
And she said:
- Thank you.
- So, you're French?
- Yes I am.
He turned to Camus again and said:
- Are you together?
Camus hold her hand tighter and said:
- Yes we are.
- I'm glad. Your parents and brother are in the ball room with the other guests.
- Thank you Jacques.
- Always at your service Monsieur Camus.
He left and Jane said:
- It seems that he likes you very much.
- Yes, I had a good relationship with the "servants" as my father called them.
Before they could go to the ball room, an old woman dressed as maid went running and when she saw Camus, she hugged him and said:
- Monsieur Camus! It's so good to see you! You turned to be such a fine young man! So elegant! So handsome! So noble! So different from your brother!
- Hello Charlotte. It's good to see you too.
- Today it's the happiest day of my life! Oh, my! Such a beautiful mademoiselle! Such an elegant lady! Is she with you Monsieur Camus?
- Yes she is. She's living with me. Her name is Jane.
She turned to her and said:
- It's a pleasure to meet you, mademoiselle Jane.
- Thank you. It's a pleasure to meet you too.
The maid turned to Camus and said:
- I should go. Madame will be angry if she sees me here.
- So go. I don't want you to have problems because of me. See you later.
She left and Camus said to Jane:
- She was my nanny. She was the one that raised me. She's like a mother to me.
- You are happy to see her?
- I am. Now let's go face the enemy.
- Oh, Camus! They aren't that bad! Don't compare them to Hades!
He only looked at her and they entered the ball room.
That's it for now...