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“Good.” I exhaled, relieved. “I don’t want to take a chance of falling in nine-inch heels and four-inch platforms.” Or bring more public attention to me right now.
“We do sometimes have issues and everyone that works here needs to be ready for anything. Hayden’s right to keep you on your feet. Do you like him now?”
I shrugged. “He’s a great designer.”
Tomas chuckled. “You do.” He wrinkled his nose. “I’m tired of Renault’s. Let’s go somewhere else. Mon, Dieu.” He stopped walking.
My brows raised. “Quoi?”
He smiled. “Look at you using French. I have a concert to go to tonight, but Cecil is still unwell.” He rubbed the stubble on his chin.
“Can I bring her soup?” I asked, and Tomas grinned.
“Tres gentile, Nadia. Non, she doesn’t like to be fussed over. She’ll be happier if you’ll come with me.”
I looked down at my shirt and slacks. “Maybe I should change.”
“We have time. I’ll come pick you up.”
“Oh, who are we going to see?”
“Alana,” he said casually. “I have good seats.”
My mouth dropped open. “Alana? The sold-out show of the year, the Alana?”
“If you wanted to go, I’m sure Paul would have given you seats, Nadia. Probably even made it so you’d meet her. I mean, he’s a music mogul.”
I gaped at him. I could have met Alana. “Oh, my goodness. I never considered it possible…I’d never make it through a greeting without gushing like an insane fangirl. But really? Wow.” I never asked Paul. Paul. Just hearing his name panged my heart.
Tomas clasped my chin and lifted it up. “No brooding. This is a night of fun. I’m bringing you because you will dance cute, sing, and smile. Don’t disappoint me.”
My lips formed a smile and I kissed his cheek. “You’re the best boss ever.”
“I am,” he agreed. “A bientot.”
We walked to Tomas’s Porsche. He knew my address already and didn’t need directions. I was about to burst and couldn’t even wait until I got home to tell Xander.
Nadia: Guess who’s going to Alana?
Xander: Are you serious?
Nadia: Yes. Tomas is taking me.
Xander: Your boss? Damn. Why couldn’t that crazy luck happen during my visit? I’m jealous, but happy for you. Take photos. Miss you.
Nadia: I’ll try. I miss you too.
I called Mom and Dad when I reached the house, but the time was during his physical therapy. I had to learn to schedule a better time to call. I did find an email from Mom, though.
Nadia,
How’s it going? I guess busy. Thanks for the photos. Update on Dad. He’s doing better. No more chemo! We’re finally going home. We have been invited to a few goodbye dinners. The people are so kind here in Texas. I’ll miss them all.
We’re so proud of you, and I can’t help but brag at our beautiful daughter designing in Paris!
We love you.
Mom & Dad
