Chapter 71 71
Vanessa's POV
"Why did you let me sleep till 9pm!" I whined, brushing my hair
"Because I needed you to rest. You did so good today and I felt you deserved the rest" Richard smiled, adjusting my dress for me.
"Now how am I going to see Paris?" I stood up, picking my small waist bag. I was wearing palazzo and crop top. I picked my jacket from the bed and put it on.
"I promise, Paris is more beautiful at night" He took him hand into his and led me out.
"Where to?" I smiled brightly, inhaling the sweet scent that was flying around.
"We're going to stroll down to a good dinner house" He said
"Is it far?" I hooked my right arm around his left arm.
"Not really. But we can use a taxi if you want" He stopped
"Oh no! I love the evening view. The city is so so beautiful" I cooed admiring the city.
Now I see why people love it.
We were now approaching two guys and a girl singing on the road side. Their voices were amazing and before you knew it, I was leading him to the location of the people singing. When we got there, I was cheering and clapping for them
"What are we doing here?" Richard whispered into my ears
"Letting loose!" I laughed, dragging him to meet them.
"No, no, no. Let's just go and eat" He whined
"Hiiii!!! You guys sound so awesome" I told them immediately I got close to them. "Wait! Before you say anything, I don't speak French"
"It's obvious." The only girl in the crew said. "You want to try it out?"
"Singing?" I asked, looking at the guys who nodded. I turned to look at Richard who shook his head as to say 'dont you dare'.
"Yeah. Except you're not into it" She shrugged
"Who cares if I'm good at it anyway" I took the microphone from her. It was a tuned microphone. It wasn't too loud.
"Babe..."
"Chill mi amore!" I laughed. "Just live the moment"
"Show us what you got, girl!" The guys cheered.
I cleared my throat before starting. "Okay so I'll be singing "worst" by pink sweat" I winked at Richard
He gave me a 'you're really doing this' look and I laughed, nodding.
"Give him one microphone too. He'll sing eventually. I can feel it" I told one of the guys and they did as I said.
"We're really doing this" He groaned, taking the microphone.
"Can I call you baby!
Can you be my friend
Can you be my lover up until the very end.
Can I show you loveee
No, I don't pretend
Stick by my side even when the world is giving in.
Oh! Don't
Don't you worry...
I'll be here, whenever you want me"
"I need somebody who can love me at my worst"
When I noticed he sang that part with me, I smiled and stopped and let him complete it
"Know I'm not perfect but I hope you'll see my worth.
Cos it's only you
Nobody new
I'll put you first
And as for you girl, I swear, I'll do the worst"
"I need somebody who can love me at my worst" We both repeated on instinct, walking close to each other, smiling at each other.
"Know I'm not perfect but I hope you'll see my worth
Cos it's only YOU
Nobody new, I'll put you first
And as for you girl (boy), I swear, I'll do the worssstt"
"I really like you, Vanessa Willow!" He said into the microphone, making everyone cheer.
"I really like you too, Richard Blackwood" I laughed, hugging him. "Thank you guys for giving us this opportunity" I said to the girl and the guys who were now smiling at us.
"You should join us again tomorrow! People loved it!"
Oh! I forgot to tell you that people gathered around when we started singing but I didn't let fear get the best of me. I concentrated on the words of the song I was singing.
"I'm not promising" I laughed, waving at them. "Hi Amore!" I wiggled my eyebrow
"You're one loose woman" He smacked my ass
"Nah..I'm tight and you know it" I smirked at him, holding his arms again
"That's not what I mean, cupcake." He chuckled. "That was awesome though"
"I'm surprised you know the song. But I'm more surprised you sang. A whole CEO?" I laughed
"You make me do crazy things, cupcake. And who doesn't know that song. It used to be everywhere" He said, leading me into the dinner house names "La Cuisine"
"Oh my goodness. This place looks beautiful!" I smiled, looking round.
"Let's take a seat." He led us to a table.
"Welcome Monsieur et Mademoiselle" A waiter greeted.
I understood that one.
"Can you tell André Blackwood is here?" Richard said to the guy
"Ouí" He nodded, leaving
"You don't want that cute guy to serve us?"
"I want an English waiter" Richard shrugged
"You didn't let the guy prove himself" I smirked at him. There should be more to it
"I could tell that the next thing he was about to speak was French"
"Blackwood!" A young looking man said cheerfully
"André." Richard shook his hand. "Vanessa meet co-owner of this cuisine, André"
"Hi André. Nice to meet you" I smiled
"Pretty lady! Nice to meet you too." André pecked my cheek
"You better respect yourself bro." Richard warned.
"The norms?" André asked
"Norms?" I asked
"No, we're trying something different" Richard said, picking up the menu
"What do you normally eat?" I asked Richard
"They usually ordered Streak Tartare" André smiled.
"They?" I asked skeptically.
"We'll take Onion Soup for a start. Then, Boeuf Bourguignon" Richard said
"Okay! I'll be back" André left immediately.
"Who's they?" I smirked, folding my hands
"They?" Richard asked, acting like he didn't hear the conversation
What if he didn't because he was trying to pick what we'll eat
"Don't bother" I shrugged the conversation off.
"Sure then." He sighed, looking around like he was expecting someone.
"Who are you looking for?"
"No one. My parents live in this city, you know right?" He held my outstretched hand
"I know they live in France but not Paris" I said, honestly
"Well, now you know. We'll go visit them..I'll call them to let them know we're in town" He said
"Okay then. I'd love to meet your parents again" I smiled genuinely
"Here you go!" André said, serving us and leaving immediately
"Wow! This scents nice" I licked my lips in anticipation
"Wait till you taste it" He chuckled
"I can't wait" I picked my spoon and scooped some onion soup before sipping. "Oh goodness!" I moaned
"I know right?" He followed my actions too. "Wait till you eat the second meal. This is just appetizer"
"I love Paris!"
And I can't wait to see Eiffel Tower too!