Chapter 3
Cordelia
Mom, it's not blonde!
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Sweetie, you see, we were indeed going for blonde one, but I wanted your hair to look more striking and luscious, smooth and shiny, so I asked them to take the shade of golden colour with a little bit of sunset orange.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
It came out to be a shade like the ginger color, but a little bit more golden.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
You look so good, Del.
Cordelia
Really? I look good?
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Have I ever lied to you?
Cordelia
Then I definitely look good! Dad's gonna be surprised when he sees me.
Cordelia
Oh, Mom, can we go for shopping?
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Sure, we don't have enough time anyway. You're leaving tomorrow.
Cordelia
Tomorrow!? For real!?🤩
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Really. Your father just called, he said that the arrangements have been made. And, he has saved you the trouble by giving his apartment to you about which I didn't know of as well.
Cordelia
Dad has an apartment in Paris! It's should be in a prime location.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
And the place is super comfortable. You won't have any problems there. There are caretakers appointed to take care of the place.
Cordelia
Then me and Elise can rest all we want there.
Cordelia
Oh, Mom, let me call Elise as well. She wanted to go for shopping too.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Sure. Tell her to come to the shopping mall directly.
Cordelia
Alright. (went to call Elise)
Elise Laurent
You sound so excited.📲
Cordelia
We're going to Paris tomorrow, ofc I'm excited!📲
Cordelia
And you know what? Mom has gifted me a new car!📲
Elise Laurent
For real!?🤩📲
Elise Laurent
Wait, when you said we are leaving?😧📲
Elise Laurent
Why didn't you say before!? I've to prepare so many things! I need to go shopping too!📲
Cordelia
Oh, that's why I called. Get to the shopping mall we usually go to. Me and my Mom are waiting there for you.📲
Elise Laurent
Ok! I'll be there soon. See ya!📲
After shopping for all the necessities needed for the new college life, Cordelia, Zaina and Elise had their lunch and went to their home..
Cordelia
Be ready by 10. I'll come and pick you up.
Elise Laurent
Alright. See ya tomorrow. Thanks for the lunch, Aunty.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Oh, it was nothing. You're my daughter too, there's no sorry and thanks needed between mother and daughter.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Make sure to have the best beauty sleep tonight. You guys need to glow tomorrow!
Elise Laurent
Of course! I'll take my leave now. Bye Del, bye Aunty.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Have a safe trip!
Cordelia
Tell me what snacks you're packing for our ride later!🤩
With that, Elise left and the mother-daughter pair went to their home..
Upon entering the household premises, Cordelia noticed some people standing outside the mansion, with guns in their hands..
Cordelia
Mom, what's that?
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
(saw) The arrangements.
Cordelia
Arrangements? For me?
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Hm. Paris is...a little dangerous, you see.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
(gets off)
Cordelia
(gets off and runs to her side) But not so dangerous that I need so many of them..
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Well...that depends on those vines attitude. (enters the house)
Cordelia
What vines? (following behind)
When they reached the living room, they saw Ardere attending two guests...ones too familiar to Zaina and completely unfamiliar to Cordelia..
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
General, it's been so long.
Eugene Adler/General
How do you do, Madame Aldine?
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Seeing our situation, what do you think? (sits beside Ardere)
While they were talking, someone was stealing glances at Cordelia, who was dumbfounded by the scene happening in front of her..
Eugene Adler/General
(noticed Liam)
Eugene Adler/General
(turns to Cordelia) Is this Young Lady Aldine?
Ardere Sauveterre (Aldine)/FL's Father
Yes, the one you guys have to protect. Del, meet Eugene Adler, a friend of mine.
Cordelia
W-well, hello..Mr.Adler. I'm Cordelia Sauveterre.
Eugene Adler/General
Hello. I'm the General of French Army. Nice to meet you.
Cordelia
I mean–nice to meet you too.
Eugene Adler/General
And this guy here is my son. Liam Adler.
Cordelia
Well...Dad, what's this all about?
Ardere Sauveterre (Aldine)/FL's Father
Nothing much. They're here to meet you and later we'll dicuss the plan to protect you.
Cordelia
And why do I need protection? By such a personality at that?
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
As I said before, Paris is a little dangerous.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
And we won't be with you, that makes it more dangerous for you.
Cordelia
And what's this danger you're talking about?
Eugene Adler/General
Is she 18 yet?
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Past 18 actually.
Eugene Adler/General
Then, 20?
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
No, that's still a year away.
Eugene Adler/General
Then I'm afraid you've to wait a year and find out what's the danger we're talking about then.
Cordelia
Does age really matter here?
Ardere Sauveterre (Aldine)/FL's Father
If it doesn't, then we wouldn't be discussing it here.
Ardere Sauveterre (Aldine)/FL's Father
Before you're eligible, you're to be protected.
Cordelia
And eligible for what?
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
It's not time for you to know that. When the time comes, I'll tell you about it.
Cordelia
But what is so mysterious that I can't know now?
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Curiousity kills the cat, Del.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Just know that you've danger from vines.
Ardere Sauveterre (Aldine)/FL's Father
And I believe that you're smart enough to decode it.
Cordelia
Fine. Make it more mysterious so I can play Sherlock Holmes for real.🤩
Eugene Adler/General
She's a fun type lady.
Cordelia
We've got only one life anyways. We should cherish every moment of it.
Liam Adler
That's a nice thought.
Ardere Sauveterre (Aldine)/FL's Father
Wait, something looks odd. (staring at Cordelia)
Ardere Sauveterre (Aldine)/FL's Father
Hey, what happened to your hair!? Why's it ginger gold!?🤯
Cordelia
Took you half an hour to realise that I dyed my hair!
Ardere Sauveterre (Aldine)/FL's Father
But, don't you like red hair?
Cordelia
We should always try new things.
Ardere Sauveterre (Aldine)/FL's Father
But why do you look weird?
Cordelia
Mom, how can you maary someone who doesn't know how to complement girls?
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
I know right? I told you I was cheated.
Ardere Sauveterre (Aldine)/FL's Father
Why are you guys ganging up against me now?
Eugene Adler/General
I didn't know you had such miserable moments in your life as well.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Alright, we will leave you guys to discuss the details. Is Carbonara and Tiramisu fine with you guys?
Eugene Adler/General
Oh, absolutely. Tiramisu is Liam's favourite.
Zaina Sauveterre (Aldine)/ FL's Mother
Then I'll make a lot. Del, assist me.
Cordelia
Right behind you.
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