A View of Love Page #4

Palestro.

He came here?

Yesterday.

Do you remember him?

He looked at your photo.

Didn't you want to marry him

when you were little?

You gave him my address?

He insisted, but no.

What's Sergio Bartoli doing here?

He's invited everyone to lunch.

He went to the deli.

He drove you here?

It was on his way.

When did you open your pension?

'63, Iihink.

I'll put '63.

You don't work Wednesdays?

In lieu oftime-off in July.

-You still work at the law courts?

-Yes.

The fourth circuit?

As ever.

Did you receive

notification of payment?

If not, ask for it.

We'll see.

I don't go to the town hall anymore.

Lt's ready downstairs, Dad.

Sergio!

Hello, Jo.

You're head of the table.

Paella?

A little ros?

Just a drop.

Jo, this is Claude Fedida,

who owned the kennels here.

And Max, who owns the Manilla bar

and works in St. Tropez.

They're friends, passing through.

Didn't you have the chicken farm

on the Callas road?

Lt's a garage now?

There was an epidemic.

The chicks started dying off.

In three days, they were all gone.

Ruined me.

I don't like talking about it.

Mr. Fuentes,

we didn't keep you up last night

with the wedding reception?

No, it was fine.

I listened to your music.

To friendship between France and China!

Okay, Dad? Shuck yourjacket.

No, l'm fine.

Our friend Chuang's a nice guy,

but he called me about renovation work.

Last year, we did the roof upstairs.

I said,

Okay, l'll pay.

But I don't have time.

I can't be here deciding

what needs doing and what doesn't.

I said,

Talk to Jo about it.

Napkins.

You play on the swing?

Yes.

My Dad built it for me

when we arrived in France.

Why did you tell him that?

Tell him what? About Chuang?

It's nothing.

I'll do it.

I'll pick up the money.

But the house,

Dad's mortgage and debts...

No more.

We wipe the slate clean.

Kiss me.

Call them.

Sir?

Can I help you, sir?

Is anybody in?

The lady was there earlier.

What's she like?

Young. Blonde.

The company's been here long?

Lt's a rental.

Companies come and go.

Why?

Is she here often?

From time to time.

lt's not myjob to...

There's nothing that way.

You'll have to leave.

Coffee, please.

- And the phone book.

- Coming right up.

Thanks.

How old's this?

About two years.

-You have a business directory?

- Hold on...

Yes?

Yes.

I'll just get him.

It's foryou.

Have a good snoop round?

What are you doing here?

You know l'm not Cathy.

Where are you?

Nowhere.

Do you even remember my name?

Did you ever notice me?

Go away, don't tryto contact me.

I forbid you to!

- Did you see her?

- No.

What are the offices like?

Offices. Smart.

Where?

Bythe bay.

Two employees, leather...

Nothing to worry about.

If you say so.

I gave her some budgies.

She barely looked at them.

Even so...

I ran into Fortierfrom Nice.

He's never heard of her.

We have to watch out.

Down there, property developers

are a dime a dozen.

What's the address?

Go see foryourself if you want.

Marc, the cake's ready.

Dad!

That boy's a real terror.

Excuse me.

- What?

- The ball's stuck in the tree.

- Get the ladder.

- No, you do it!

What about that ball?

I want mine! Fetch it for me!

- No.

-Yes!

Not in the tree!

You're a pain in the ass!

Lt's mean to make her cry

on her birthday.

So make her laugh.

What's wrong with you?

Bossing me around at home...

Gives me enough sh*t at work!

If you don't want

to be with us, go.

Mandonato.

Has she checked in?

When did you get there?

The hotel.

How was the drive?

It was pouring down.

You have a pen?

Right...

Meet him at Hotel Bellerive.

I described you.

I only met him once.

Tall, with a beard, I think.

What's your room like?

Not great,

but it's only one night.

I'm not very hungry.

Lots of love.

- I forgot my keys.

- What are you doing?

I need a file for tomorrow morning.

Want to grab a bite later?

If you want.

I sense we're not in favor

with the council.

We can forget

the lot near the tennis courts.

The mayor plans to use it

for open-air concerts or something.

Ifound her, you know.

What?

The woman you drove up

to sign the contract.

We knew each other long ago.

We spent the night together.

When?

After her first visit.

You plan to see her again?

Yes.

You piss me off!

I tell you about a dud deal

and you talk about sex.

Sorry, l'm tired.

L'll take this and go.

I got her address. She lives in Nice.

You don't wanna go eat?

No, l'm tired.

Just a minute.

Can you sign this here?

I'll write it tomorrow.

Write what?

I, Sergio Bartoli,

state that I wish

to terminate my contract

with Pays d'Aix Real Estate,

in the knowledge

that my illegal activities

could lead to legal proceedings...

Something like that.

Succinct.

What do you make her do?

It's not for her.

Who's it for?

You don't know them.

But she takes all the risks.

- No.

- She does.

Who gets asked

where the money comes from?

It's her signature.

She'd cop all the sh*t.

I neverforced her.

What is she to you?

Should I sign first?

I knew her veryyoung.

We met again after her marriage.

We fell in love.

What's it to you?

What are you gonna do?

- Get the cops onto her?

- Get lost!

Coffee and fresh orange juice.

"l was inside, my head spinning.

"l had to force myself to breathe.

"His kiss didn't scare me,

"unlike the graduation ceremony.

"When I felt his fear win out,

"the calm thrill of his lips..."

Marie-Jeanne!

Finish up first.

I can't get it right.

Take the cakes home if you want.

Thanks.

In the doghouse?

I'll be back.

Tell her!

Mrs. Mandonato?

There's a phone call foryou.

Take a seat if you want.

Yes, he's here.

Yes, he recognized me.

No.

I won't do it.

I want out.

You can deal with them.

I'm sorry.

No, it's over.

If you were here right now,

l'd saythe same thing.

You heard me.

We'll never meet again.

What about him?

What did you tell him?

Who you were.

- Okay, sweetheart?

- Yes, and you?

Be good.

You're sleeping at Rue Vlane?

Yes.

We'll see.

Here, Manouche.

Here I am.

If there's a problem,

call me or drop by.

- Fine.

- Thanks. Goodbye.

Finished for the day?

Yes.

No.

Where shall we start?

Here we have 3 reception rooms.

In the last one,

there's a fine mantelpiece.

Beautiful, high quality local stone.

Original parquet flooring.

Haven't we already met?

Brunette or blonde...

Anyway...

You often look round houses.

Buythem even.

This is the Chinese room.

Most likely a boudoir or smoking room.

Would make a nice kid's room.

You have kids?

No?

You can make them up.

Outside, there's a large patio

overlooking the town.

There you go.

You know property prices.

Wanna think it over?

Talk to your adviser?

There's a phone. Call him.

Well?

You're not sure?

Make your mind up!

Why say you were Cathy?

You said I was.

You didn't recognize me.

You could've stopped it.

Because...

it took me back...

to before.

To the terrace.

When I never spoke.

When you never looked at me.

And then...

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