In the Shadow of Women Page #2

Why are you laughing?

I don't know.

You are so beautiful.

You live together, work together...

You do everything together.

How come you never fight?

- Sometimes we do.

- Really?

- Hold it please.

- It's not mine.

Sorry.

I never saw Pierre angry.

I never heard him talk loud.

Me? Never!

I'm yelling for the two of us,

now you know it.

- Come up.

- No.

Why?

Because... I have something to do.

Something to do? What?

Stop it! Mind your own business.

Next time you come up.

- Okay, good evening.

- You too.

- Bye Pierre!

- Bye.

What do I cook for diner?

Whatever you want.

When was the last time we left Paris?

A long time ago.

Lisa is lending us

her parents' house in Brittany.

It will be unoccupied in July.

Wouldn't it be nice?

There are bikes and

it's close to the see.

We need it.

What do you think?

I'm going to buy a salad.

- Do you need something?

- No, I'm fine.

Pierre was seeing Elisabeth

for the pleasure of flesh.

He used to go to her place,

do her and left right away.

But he couldn't help

coming back to her regularly.

He loved her body.

When he was thinking of Manon...

her way to live between

him and her mother...

he was afraid of losing her.

But he had to see Elisabeth.

He found excuses with the double

moral men use. He thought...

This is the way it is. I am a man.

I didn't choose to be a man.

- You okay?

- Yes.

Never mind, it's not bothering me!

But it bothers me.

This way you'll have space to...

put your stuff and work.

I'm late. Again.

You look good.

Not that much.

My ex still tyrannizes me.

- How are you?

- Fine. Your ammo.

Here we are. Well...

Don't forget to put the keys

in the mailbox when you leave.

You didn't give me your keys.

- Didn't I?

- No.

- Here.

- Thank you.

- Okay. Good bye, good work.

- Yes.

- Call me if there's a problem.

- Okay.

Won't you tell me where you were?

It's been three days.

You didn't call me.

You didn't see me.

It's quite difficult.

I knew it. I'm not betraying you.

You know from the start

that I'm married. I have things to do.

Do you want us to stop our relationship?

That is not what I said.

Someday you will meet a young

and single man. He'll love only you.

That will be the end of us.

- Why do you say that?

- Because it's life.

Stop.

Why do you say such things?

Stop it. I...

You are the one I want.

You are the one I love.

The day came when Elisabeth

discovered Manon had a lover too.

- Hello.

- Hello.

A revenue stamp.

The one at 25, for an ID card, please.

Here you are.

Thank you.

Manon's betrayal toward Pierre hurt her.

Inexplicably, she felt like her and

her love for Pierre had been soiled.

Still, she decided to kept silent.

I'd like to see your film.

You will see it.

Yes... after it's released on DVD.

Why don't you ask me to come tonight?

You know why.

Do you think I can't behave properly?

You are afraid... I talk to your wife.

What would I say to her?

"Hello!"

"I heard a lot about you."

"Very good things."

"I'm very happy to meet you.

Do you know why?"

"Because your husband has been

addicted to my body for six months."

You are afraid I say so.

If you say that I'll have to choose.

Who would you choose?

I'll call you tomorrow.

This is a public screening.

Where were you? I've been

waiting for you for two hours!

I was with my Mom's friend.

She had a problem with her computer.

We were supposed to work.

I waited for you.

Sh*t!

I'm sorry.

- Your hairstyle is weird.

- What?

What... did you say?

It was Manon's first lie.

It was really hot at my Mom's friend.

It bothered me.

I entered an unknown territory.

I'm lost.

I don't know where to go.

I'm concerned about Mom.

You're making me crazy.

I'm afraid.

When she saw Manon with her lover again,

Elisabeth thought it was a sign.

She decided to let Pierre know.

Does your wife say she loves you?

Not that much.

But she doesn't need to say it.

- Are you happy together?

- Yes.

Do you trust her?

Of course. Why are you asking?

No reason.

What would you do if...

She was cheating on you?

What are you trying to discover?

Nothing.

You want to know

if I'd break up with her.

Would you?

I can't imagine.

Manon is that like that.

I saw her with a men.

I saw them twice.

What are you saying?

I sweat not to tell but...

Go ahead, tell me.

It was something like ten days ago.

I get of the subway at Grand Boulevard.

I went to a cafe and they were there.

He was holding her hand.

Then...

Yesterday...

Yes, yesterday...

They were in the same cafe.

On the terrace.

They were kissing.

You see, it's funny.

I thought it was...

not a coincidence to meet them again.

It was not meaningless.

I swear on my life.

How did you know it was her?

- I recognized her.

- Are you sure it was her?

Yes.

How come you know her?

Well, I...

I needed to know.

I needed to know your place,

see what she looks like, so...

I went several time where you live.

One evening...

I was watching the window...

to see you.

The two of you came out.

It hurt to see you two as a couple.

I thought she was beautiful.

How long have you been spying on us?

Since the very first day.

Do you want something to drink?

No.

- Shall we go right now?

- Yes.

Madam.

Let's go.

It's strange.

What?

To be here, with another man.

You?

I'm used to it.

Pierre could not believe

what Elisabeth told him.

He thought she was rambling

and everything could be explained.

He could not be cheated on.

Still, in the evening...

You know what? I feel like you are

someone else. Someone I don't know.

No, Pierre, it's me.

It's really me.

- I'm like everybody, I'm not perfect.

- I thought you were different.

Won't you call me a whore?

No.

It was not against you.

I never wanted to hurt you.

What is for your pleasure?

He's a good person.

Are you kidding me?

He makes me feel good.

He stares me.

I felt like he loved me.

But you are the one I want.

I want to felt loved by one.

Nobody loves you like I do.

So where is your love?

Why can't I feel it?

If it exists I don't know

where you put it.

It's been so long you see me cry

and suffer. But you're staying still.

Indifferent.

- Are you leaving me for him?

- No.

Do you understand what I'm saying?

He was just...

Just...

Just a moment.

I needed to meet you again, quickly.

To see you were still here for me.

To see you were not left.

- You want to keep both of us.

- No! I want you!

I'm telling you he was just...

Just...

- If I...

- I needed to feel alive.

- If I ask you not to see him again?

- I'm not seeing him anymore.

- Do you want a coffee?

- No.

It's over.

Pierre knows about us.

Don't try to contact me again.

It's over.

Manon had broken up with her lover.

But every time she went out, Pierre

couldn't help looking at her differently.

In the end, he could not forgive her.

It was above his will.

Even though he kept seeing Elisabeth...

it was not helping him. He ended up

being as bad with one than the other.

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