In 30 Days
Copyright© 2015 by Lapi
Chapter 14
I guess my ‘partner’ was as susceptible to a beautiful woman as the rest of us. I did not see them for 2 days.
When Marcel or ‘Mark’ showed up on Monday for a review he looked like he was dragged in by the proverbial cat.
“Morning Marcel, how did the other guy look?”
“What do you mean, Mon Ami?”
Maybe I should explain. He wore the same clothes he had on Friday, his eyes were red, he was bearded and had that distinct ‘scent’ to him.”
“So did you find out where she wanted the wedding to be and if Michelle and I needed to find you a toaster or a coffee maker for that ‘Camel dung’ they sell here as coffee?”
“Is this how it was with Michelle? My God, that woman must be scared she will be an ‘Old Maid” soon. We met when she was 23 and joined J SOC. Never had the pleasure of her company before Friday and now, I don’t think I want to be without her. What should I do?”
“Maybe shoot her or marry her, I don’t think your buddy Pete would mind, he may even want to ‘join’ you two; too. Tutu, get it?”
“Your funny! Didn’t they teach you ‘don’t ask, don’t tell in the FFL?”
“So, you guys find a ring and set the date yet?”
“Don’t we have a review this morning?”
“There’s this little shop ... Speak of the Devil. You made it Sheila, any trouble?”
“Busy, busy, busy. I booked a room here. Hello Mark! You left this” and she handed him his pen. “I got a call this morning after you left Mark. They heard from some people who asked for a liaison’ Officer for you. In reality, my boss wanted to see if you could get him a few more things, your people hinted that if they we happy he would be happy. Pete went back and I drew the ‘short straw I guess. Now I’m stuck here in Paris and you are stuck with me. I think I need to ‘find’ a place to stay, perhaps later we could discuss some possibilities?” She gave him a puppy dog look and for the first time I saw Marcel with his mouth open and a blank look on his face.
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