(Maëva's POV)
– I swear, let me do it, I'll tell you this story in no time.
But my interlocutor did not seem very convinced; he rolled his eyes and put his glasses back on.
– Do as you wish, I will do my best on my end.
It's like he's sending me on my way.
The atmosphere suddenly became calm and silent, you made me twitch my fingers out of boredom but… It was so oppressive as he was there, bent over his papers, so calm that I could clearly hear what was happening on the other side of the door.
– hhèeeee….. You're not saying anything anymore, four-eyes….
Nothing.
Silence.
He ignored me again and focused on his papers, how impolite she was, why are all these idiots so impolite these days.
– Well, if that's how it is, I'm leaving.
"Hmm," he said to me.
Even raising his head would have been too hard for him.
I jumped up furiously from the sofa
– hhum.
I also called out to him.
No reaction.
As I expected, I took to my legs and dragged myself out of there.
– Ah! That's not possible.
Since life had decided to be relentless with me and never be on my side, I had the immense honor of meeting these very dear girls from the upper caste.
Obviously he knew that it was still about me, but that's business, you have to fill the coffers.
I almost considered turning back and running away as fast as I could, but that little vulture had already burned me.
– ooh! Amelia!
- Where…
The smile that stretched across her face was as perfect as it was artificial.
I took a discreet breath before displaying the same
– Hi girls~
The three of them approached, their heels clicking rhythmically on the cracked ground.
She had the same approach, two copies and an original in the middle
real actresses
- it's been a long time
Launched their leader
I gave a small smile and moved on to a strand of hair behind my ear.
– Really? I must have been very busy.
– of course, life is not easy for you
His tone was gentle, but the underlying message was far less so.
The second woman tilted her head slightly as if she were searching for something and even allowed herself to open her mouth.
– But where has your boyfriend gone? He's not going to support you today on the day of your race?
I cleared my throat, holding my fist behind my back because if I hadn't had that reflex I was sure I would have already broken one of his teeth.
– he is very busy
I murmured with a smile.
Thankfully, I can at least escape those famous holidays in Île-de-France that she has already told me about for the 108th time.
But strangely, when I answered, the three of them exchanged a look and then started laughing.
– Don't worry, we'll bet on you to support you.
She says it with a piquant innocence.
- THANKS
Silence
Then they burst out laughing again.
"Still as funny as ever, you really haven't changed," the leader exclaimed.
– not you, not Angelie anymore
Their laughter became slightly strained, Amélie raised her chin and gave a small wave.
– Okay… We're not going to hold you back, we're going to go.
– Have a good night,
I said to her, trying to taunt her.
But she kept their smiles clinging to her until they disappeared from my sight.
I rolled my eyes knowing full well that they would have already started whispering about me; I even got goosebumps on my back.