Chapter 39
MickyWe went our separate ways after the work farewell. Taryn and Jeff wanted a walk along the river. I couldn't get enough of seeing the Eiffel Tower lit up at night, so Nick and I walked toward it.
The weather turned cold and damp into the evening. I huddled with Nick, crossing the Champs-Elysées to another broad avenue leading up to Trocadero—the broad expanse of museums arranged facing the tower across the river. I enjoyed stretching my legs after the long day and unpleasant dinner. As posh as the restaurant had been, I decided my favorite Paris was outside with the bustling people and changing air.
Crossing the street behind Trocadero, the Eiffel Tower came into view between the buildings. Even before the lights danced every hour, the glow of the iron structure sent twin
