Rendezvous in Paris Page #7

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When i was 20, i made the mistake

of running too much after tourists.

I got to know many.

But it never really worked out.

I guess i wasn't the type

they were looking for in France,

and they weren't my type either.

Everytime i got to know one,

i had to be careful not to take revenge.

So i closed myself.

Why waste time with a girl

that will soon go back to her country?

A couple of days isn't that bad.

In my case it's only two hours.

Why did you start talking to her then?

- I didn't.

I told you,

she doesn't interest me particularly.

She's pretty, yes.

But i don't even look at such girls usually.

She's the cousin of a friend from Sweden.

The only Northern person i got along with.

No wonder,

we've only been good friends

Every now and then she sends me friends or

relatives and asks me to show them Paris.

And for a stranger

you just leave her at the museum?

Your friend is counting on you!

- Do you find that bad?

Yes.

And it's because of me, i feel awkward.

Don't.

- I do.

I had already left her when i met you.

I went back to the museum

because of you,

i had to meet her.

I understand.

And what did you tell her when you met her?

Anything. That i wanted to see

a painting that had inspired me.

Mother and Child, 1907?

- Yes.

Did she believe you?

- So so.

I'm sure she suspected something.

Especially when i ran off,

to follow you.

And i'm sure she's not

as dumb as you say.

I just said that i find her boring.

Does she like your paintings?

- No. I think she doesn't.

But it's not because of that.

I hope so.

- I'm telling you again, i don't feel like

exchanging banalities with her.

Why banalities?

Talk about painting with her.

You're good at that.

She was glued to your lips.

I actually think

she's making fun of me.

I just wanted to impress you!

- I noticed that.

And since i'm nosy...

But why is she trivial?

I didn't say that. But with someone

who's here for such a short time

one is practically forced

to exchange banalities.

I'm not a tourist guide

and even less an art teacher.

I used to be one, but that's over now.

Even if it worked out..

And how to you want to know that

you won't exchange banalities with me?

Can't you see, we aren't.

- Because this situation isn't trivial.

Well with her it was. And how!

I've had that often enough..

This is already the fifth time

that Anita sends me a girl,

telling me that she made her all crazy

about me and an other silly things.

At first it amused me. She always

wanted to set me up with someone.

She never let me get close to her.

But those are girls that first hit on you

and then don't let you touch them.

I'm sure Anita was in love with you,

but when she noticed

that you don't love her back,

she had to provoke you.

Maybe. In any case,

she's far away now.

By now i'm only interested

in women that i really like.

I decided that this morning,

when i went to the museum with her.

I made up an exuse to get away from her

and asked her pro forma for a date.

Pro forma?

- Yes, but i won't go.

Especially now that i met you.

I immediatly thought ahead.

Since i'm not interested

in women anymore

i'm on the other hand obligated

to search for those i really like.

i'm on the other hand obligated

to search for those i really like.

Thinking ahead isn't the right expression,

it all happened so fast..

And so i followed you.

- Bad choice!

Maybe.

But the principle is good.

So now you have to talk

to every woman you like.

Those are only few.

You don't find them just like that.

You found me immediatly.

- Pure coincidence! Irony of fate.

I find you and lose you again.

- Fate is against you,

don't let your Swedish girl go!

- You won't believe me,

but you're the only woman

i ever wanted to start talking to.

Oh really? Since when?

- Always. Well almost...

You correspond to something very profound.

I can't explain it, but that's the way it is.

And... i had the impression

that you felt the same way.

Oh no! The man i love

isn't anything like you at all.

At least not physically.

Besides, i'd never get the idea

of starting something with a painter.

I love painting too much

to spend time with someone

who is not a genius.

But at the same time the genius scares me.

But that doesn't mean that you won't

find a woman that resembles me and loves you.

My life wouldn't have any sence otherwise.

- And painting?

Painting's not everything. With me

things aren't all connected like with Picasso.

So...

Until you find one,

seduce as many blondes as possible.

I'm sorry you lost her because of me.

All women want to set me up.

That's is really strange..

Well, i'll leave now.

Bye. - Can't i kiss you?

No.

Only on the cheek!

- Don't be ridiculous!

I thought you don't like banalities.

What do you expect from this?

Besides, i hate those kisses people

give each other at every opportunity.

If you want to make me happy...

- Not really.

Or let's say, you want to make yourself happy.

Kiss your Swedisch girl.

- I already did. On the cheek.

That's a start. Keep going!

- Two hours of boring conversation..

That's a high price.

- Take her to friends of yours then.

Goodbye. Enjoy your evening.

Better say:
Enjoy your painting.

Yes!

Hello, how are you?

That's very nice, but tonight i can't.

I'm painting.

I'd like to continue.

Rebecca?

I haven't seen her in ages.

Can i bring someone?

Excellent.

Ok.

So see you then. Bye.

I really can't come.

Yes i know but...

I just can't break away from painting.

I'm really sorry.

All in all

this day isn't completely wasted.

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