Chương 11: Chapter 10 - Confrontation
It didn't take long for me and Alice to fetch our travelling bags and leave the airport. I was wearing a dad cap and shade to try and hide my identity as best as I could. So far, it was working; I spotted the familiar Cadillac SUV my mother drives and waved at it.
She managed to spot me, even with my disguise on and quickly ran out of the car to hug me, with my father following closely behind.
"Oh chéri, tu m'as manqué," My mother said as she embraced me. (Oh darling, I missed you)
My father only gave me a simple pat on the back, and it meant everything he wanted to say in a single gesture.
Alice stood awkwardly beside us, waiting for me to introduce her. Something I purposefully drew out, I smirked at her increasingly annoyed expression before turning toward her.
"Do you want a picture?" I asked her, pretending she was some random fan.
She slightly glared at me, a little annoyed, before giving me a devilish smile. A smile I knew meant she would bring retribution on me. Not physically, but mentally with the small prank war our friendship seemed to possess.
She ignored my question and turned around to meet my parents. "Hi, I'm Alice, your son's new assistant." She said with an award-winning smile plastered to her lips while showing the work permit I had given her. That now had her name printed on it.
My parents were taken back by her appearance and dazzling smile as it took them a little longer than usual to respond. 'Was she dazzling them?'
"Oh, I'm Clara Blanchet, Arthur's mother." My mother said as she shook Alice's hand and pecked both sides of her cheeks in a very french greeting.
"Hi, Alice, I'm Victor Leroy, Arthur's father." My father said courteously while shaking Alice's extended hand.
"It's a pleasure meeting you both!" Alice exclaimed happily.
"Oh, the pleasure is ours. I'm sorry you had to deal with our son's antics." My mother said while slightly glaring at me, "He can be a handful to deal with sometimes. "
My father simply chuckled at her statement, "A handful that he is." He added.
The three proceeded to talk to each other as if they were some old friends catching up, completely disregarding my presence. I mean, I had to put Alice's and my own baggage into the car myself. 'Was I not the celebrity?'
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My parents loved Alice! To the point, they had invited her to stay with us in our apartment in Paris. Leaving the hotel, I had already fully booked for her stay in Paris completely unused.
I didn't have anything against the idea. I simply thought a vampire wouldn't really enjoy being surrounded by humans 24/7. But seeing how happy Alice got once, my mother invited her; I decided to not interfere. After all, if she did have any thirst-related problems. I could simply make up an excuse for her leaving promptly.
My mother parked inside the gated apartment building. The only residents of the apartment building were filthy rich people, I mean ours cost us 6'950'000 euros. (7.8 million dollars) But it was a good investment as the price keeps increasing every year, so I could probably sell it for a lot more at the moment.
Alice wasn't the least surprised at the architectural wonder that is Paris. She had probably visited the city countless times through her 100+ years of unliving. It was cloudy outside, so Alice didn't have to worry about the sun exposing her. She stepped out of the vehicle as soon as it came to a complete stop and followed my parents inside.
I kept observing Alice as she kept joking around with my parents, there wasn't a single moment where she wasn't laughing. Until Alice and I left for work, the moment we stepped into the car that would drive us to the next Fashion show. She dropped her mask, as her smile dropped and was replaced by the same expression that haunted her pretty face for the past couple of days, worry.
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Alice and I have already spent a week in Paris, the last Fashion Week on my schedule was finally over. Which meant I had nothing left on my schedule for the moment. Alice's behaviour didn't change she would be her bubbly self around my parents, but as soon as they were out of sight she would start worrying again.
Having had enough, I decided to confront her about it. It was probably supernaturally related and I didn't want my parents involved. So after a little planning, I found the best way to go about it.
Alice was being her bubbly self as she was helping my mother in the kitchen.
While my father and I were watching a football match, Paris Saint Germain was playing against Olympique de Marseille. It was a big match for any french football watcher as it was what can be called the french 'el Classico'.
So when I suddenly stood up and started dressing up, my father started looking at me strangely. I am a big football fan and it is unlike me to walk out on such an intense game. (A/N Soccer for the uncultured)
"Où vas-tu?" He asked. (Where are you going?)
"Je me sens pas trop bien, je vais aller prendre une marche." I replied while pretending to be ill. (I'm not feeling too well, I'm going to go for a walk.)
"Oh ok, ne rentre pas trop tard." He replied and focused back on the ongoing game. (Oh ok, don't stay out too late.)
I simply nodded and went to the kitchen, "Hey Alice, want to come for a walk." I asked it was already 8 PM, and the sun had already set.
The smiling expression from Alice quickly faded as she looked in my direction. She looked nervous as she replied. "Of course."
"It's pretty late, are you sure you want to go out at this hour?" My mother asked, giving Alice a little hope.
"No, I just want to talk with Alice in private we won't take long. I promise," I said while scratching the back of my head.
My mother seemed to misunderstand as she had an 'OH' look plastered on her face. "Bonne chance!" She exclaimed excitedly. (Good luck!)
I just nodded awkwardly at my mother, who seemed to think I was confessing to Alice or something. And left with Alice following right behind me.
Alice and I walked in silence toward the park I used to play at as a child. I wanted to confront her under the world tree, I wasn't sure if my plan would work or backfire. As I simply concluded that only supernatural beings could reach the tree as it was seemingly hidden from human eyes. So if Alice and I managed to reach the World Tree's vicinity. I could use its presence as leverage to have her admit that she was of supernatural nature, more precisely a vampire.
And by the anxious side glances Alice was giving me, I was pretty sure my plan would pan out. After all, as soon as I came up with the plan Alice probably saw it.
It took us 30 min to finally reach the park Alice's anxiety only increased through the long walk. To calm her nerves, I extended my hand and held hers. Giving her a reassuring smile in the process.
Alice and I walked through the park's forest while holding hands till we reached the location of the World Tree. The moment of truth was finally upon us as we simply had to cross the thick bushes surrounding the giant Tree and I would find my answers.
Alice and I crossed the bushes at the same time. The glorious tree stood tall and as imposing as I had remembered. Its simple sight gave a sense of awe and serenity to any onlooker. Looking to my right, I was met with Alice's gaping mouth expression. She seemed dumbfounded at the magical sight.
Her anxious expression morphed into an excited one as she had a megawatt smile plastered on her face. "Wow! What's this place?" She asked in delight as she started jumping around and looking around the World Tree's surroundings. But when she turned to look at me, all she got was a stoic look from me.
"Alice, what exactly are you?" I asked without any hint of a smile.
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