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 Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2024 9:59 am
Luck was on Rene’s side as Alexandre never took that long showering here, he had no way to really relax and enjoy the shower back here. So he’d finished up quickly, his hair coming down from the clip he’d kept it up in, he brushed his hair out as he found his clothing and tossed it onto the bed so he could get dressed as soon as his hair was brushed out and tied back.
Getting dressed didn’t take all that long, not really, he was going for something fairly basic and simple though comfortable. He didn’t need to worry about wearing something bulky and warm here, the place was well heated, so it was a short sleeve shirt and slacks with a smart pair of shoes on his socked feet. When he finally was dressed, and with his cheeks still flush from the hot shower, Alexandre came back out and into the shop.
“That was much needed.” Because he really had needed the hot shower, it felt good, and he was already seeking out Rene with his eyes. “You want me to grab the paperwork for you?”
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Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2024 10:01 am
Tapping her foot on the ground as she looked at him, she was a bit surprised to hear another male. She’d thought they’d had a woman with them but as she looked at them she could tell shy she’d made that mistake. They were so… small, they reminded her of one of her dolls back home. “Of course I found you, did you think you could galavant across the world after you ruined things?” Who cared if there was a witness to this, their opinion didn’t really matter since this was between René and herself.
“You didn’t even try it seems, using your name on a store and everything. Selling off the things that were supposed to be ours before you left me at that ******** altar.” Words came out cold as ever but she stayed perfectly still as she spoke, there wasn’t a need to be so animated, that wasn’t how she was. That was his thing, always with the loud outbursts and causing trouble for his family. “So your flavour of the day seems to have changed too hasn’t it?” Finally giving notice to the blonde behind the counter as they asked about paperwork.
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If there had been any doubt that he had a type for those that were rather… determined in things he was certain Alexandre would figure it out right now. Taking a slight step back and towards the counter, he shrugged. “You did shoot me… wasn’t that enough?” He knew it wasn’t but it was worth a shot and it would help Alexandre realize who it was.
Shrugging he took another step away, slowly retreating from the icy woman. “It was a good business venture and honestly, that place is too large for me. I was going to auction that off in the end as well.” At least that had been the original plan but he had to figure things out with Alexandre in mind now.
“I’m not like that anymore, not that it really matters to you.” It had been a surprise honestly that things had happened as they had but there was more than enough reason to not keep up with his past lifestyle. He was very happy with how things were and where he was at even if now his past was starting to pop up.
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Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2024 10:03 am
Well, this was someone from Rene’s past and someone his partner did not have a good rapport with from the sound of things. As things continued, as they both continued to speak, Alexandre did realize just who the female was in regards to Rene and he felt himself smiling. It was hard not to laugh as things continued. “Flavor of the day….I’d say close to a year now.” He spoke up finally, smiling in all too sweet a manner that hid just what he was capable of. Leaning on the counter he let himself seem smaller he leaned across the counter top, lowering himself a few inches, he stared up at her through his lashes as he lowered them just a bit. He was aiming for an innocent look, despite his words.
“Perhaps it was just you he was escaping when he went galavanting across the world, as you put it. As he hasn’t gone running off on me, though perhaps I’m just thinking too highly of myself.” Shrugging as much as he could, a bit awkward in his position, the blond tilted his head and softened his looks as his bangs swept across his face. “Though Rene did just say he isn’t like that anymore…so something must have changed between yourself and myself….I can’t imagine what that could be.” Sending a smile Rene’s way as he fell silent, time to see how she’d take to his words.
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Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2024 10:05 am
“No it wasn’t, you were supposed to marry me it was going to work out for both our families. Why couldn’t you just shut it and at least play the part long enough for the ink to settle? I wouldn’t even have cared if you ran away after.” Crossing her arms she watched as he slunk away just as he always did. It was pathetic how spineless he was and she’d hated that about him even back then.
But what the blond said did make her pause in disbelief as she looked between the two of them. What did they have that caused a change in the man in front of her? Oh but she didn’t like this little doll one bit, they were so full of themselves. Stepping forward as René kept retreating, she pulled back and slapped him in the face. It was a loud sound but she didn’t need to do it a second time, she could tell there was a mark forming already from the ring she wore. Maybe rough up that face of his but for now that was probably enough. It wouldn’t do her well to get into much trouble with a witness here, she’d have to plan.
Giving one more look at the blonde, she turned her nose up at him and started towards the door. “You should be careful what you say little thing, my aim has gotten better.” With that she stepped out through the door and let it shut behind her, taking no time to pull her phone out to start planning things.
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If he wasn’t in the tiger’s pit he might have laughed at how things were going between his ex and his current partner. If only she knew what his petit ange was capable of but that didn’t mean he wasn’t at least a bit worried about getting shot again. “It never would have worked out, you know tha…” Feeling the impact, he swore he felt his neck crack from the force of it. Oh, he didn’t miss that at all and he could feel a bit of blood in his mouth from where he’d bit his own tongue.
It wasn’t great but as they left he felt less good about how things had turned out. A chill settled in with her parting words and he finished walking towards the counter and leaned against it slightly as he rubbed his face. “Well… that was ushka… well Luciana is her name.” It was still a habit to call her that nickname even if they weren’t together. Grabbing a tissue from the box on the counter he spit out a bit of blood. “She must have started going to the gym, that hurt more than last time.” Sighing, he leaned back over the counter and looked at Alexandre. “Okay maybe…. You can kill her even if she’s a civilian.”
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Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2024 10:08 am
Before he could move, before he could leap on top of her, the woman was turning on her heel and heading out of the shop. That did not mean he didn’t go after her, heading towards the door. As it closed he stopped, as if an invisible barrier kept him from going past the door and following after her. Turning on his heel, spying his partner with a tissue to his mouth, Alexandre was marching back over.
“You don’t need to go giving me permission to kill her, she’s already put herself at the top of my list right alongside every senshi and knight.” He stated a bit too calmly.
“Now was was she calling little thing? You or me? Because while I am smaller, undeniable really, she was referring to the past incident so it would make me think she was talking to you - not myself.” But were she talking to him…well he could certainly teach her a thing or two about aim.
Finally standing at his partner's side the blond reached out to run his fingers over the others face gently. “Is she just upset that you left her? That very much sounds like an issue with her…you had a reason for leaving and it was her - since you’ve not left me and I doubt a trip down the alter would scare you off. So it’s a her problem - not a you issue.” In fact, he was very much planning on telling her that the next time they ran into each other.
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Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2024 10:09 am
Watching them give chase was like watching a natural disaster brewing until they’d stopped at the door and he exhaled. René hadn’t realized he’d held his breath for a bit until they’d walked back over. Wrapping an arm around them to pull them close as they touched where he’d been hit, it was complicated he’d thought but really they were right.
“Remember how I said my family life was less than great? She was supposed to marry me so both families would benefit. Did she love me? Oh, I really doubt it, she always wanted what was best for her and for her family even if it meant stepping on people. If anything she’s upset she missed and that I got away, she would have gotten something out of it if I’d died probably.” Leaning his cheek into their hand hurt but he was already done with the day.
“She was talking to us both but threatening you I’d say. She really was dramatic and had no patience for people. Looks like that hasn’t changed…” Sighing he spit a bit more into the tissue but it was faded to pink now. No hot espresso for breakfast probably.
“I doubt she’ll be back today so I think after breakfast if no customers show up I’d like to head over to your place… maybe get Lorcan to look at my poor face.” He’d at least stay long enough to make sure he had the paperwork done and that was it.
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Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2024 10:17 am
“Yes, yes I’m aware and she made that all really clear. Honestly, talking about how all of this should have been hers, and would have been. As if all that matters is what you bring to the table. It sounds like she couldn’t bring anything of value to the table and all she cared about was material goods which she didn’t possess on her own.” His nose might have been in the air, just a bit, as he spoke. But really how could he not look down on her and those words? So shallow…as if she needed Rene in order to have nice things! Could she not have nice things on her own?
“At least if I want something I can get it on my own. I don’t need to go down the aisle and marry someone just to have nice things.” Oh yes, he really was sounding a bit posh and stuck up as he spoke. But he seriously did not need to marry someone else in order to earn things - in order to have more. He was certainly better than her. Pressing his cheek to Rene’s arm he pressed himself to their side.
“Marriage shouldn’t be like that, I’m aware some marry for assets and power, for money and alliances of families. But it shouldn’t be for those reasons. I appreciate the fact you come from money but it isn’t needed, it simply helps. You understand that world and know how to navigate it. That makes things easier for me and for us.” Because Rene knew how to handle events, charity events, dinners, and other things. He knew how to dress and act and how to read people well. All things which Alexandre would prefer not to teach someone. “To only want someone because of those things…it says a lot about her. If she came back today she wouldn’t be leaving here in one piece, I can assure you of that. But, since she won’t be, we'll finish things quickly here and go home, we can call Lorcan on the way and let him know.”
Any paperwork left undone could be easily done at his home, he’d make sure of that, he was even more glad that he’d added an office to the home plans for what he was working on. Rene would be able to work at home whenever, and only come here when he absolutely had to, it would keep things like this from happening.
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