Desserts Of Passion

Chapter Four

René’s POV

I was on my knees shedding tears. Did that just happen to me? In my previous relationship, it was just a give-and-take. Whatever goes was okay with me. Noah was different, he was nice and he cared. I put on my clothes as I heard a knock at the door “Room service ma’am”. I opened the door and a lady held out a bag “What is this?” I asked as I examined the bag. “They are the pills and bottle of water the gentleman asked us to bring up” “Oh thank you so much”. I closed the door and sat next to the bed. “Putain je déteste ça” I wanted to pull my hair out.

I took the pills and went to the receptionist “Sorry can I make a phone call” “Yes ma’am” the receptionist ahead me a landline. I dialed a number “Hello Dad!” With tears in my eyes. “My darling ! Where have you been ?” “Dad could you pick me up ?” “Yes I can honey. Just tell me where you are”.

I looked around but I didn’t know where I was. “Sorry, which hotel is this ?” I asked the receptionist “Kass hotel ma’am”.

“Kass Hotel Dad” “Okay I know where that is. I will be there in 20 minutes” My father sounded like he hadn’t slept in days “Darling I’m glad you are okay. Your mother was worried sick. She booked a flight to Philadelphia and she will be here in 2 hours”. “Mum is coming here?

“Yes, she was really worried honey so she booked a flight”.

“Mum was worried ?” I couldn’t help but hold my tears. “Just wait I will be there soon”. The call ended “thank you” I thanked the receptionist.

I sat on the couch and stared at the entrance. You could tell I was in a hurry with the way I was tapping my feet on the floor.

“Oh my, she must be the girl” a lady next to me whispered to her friend. “You are right I couldn’t tell since he lifted her and rushed upstairs,” the other lady said. “I recognized her 200-dollar jeans” Oh she didn’t just say that. “He sure has weird taste. I mean I look better than her” “Duuh, she must be a one-night stand” they both laughed. I sighed and took deep breaths “Don’t let them get to you, don’t let them get to you” I said to myself. They were the least of my worries right now.

“Dad !” I ran over to the entrance to hug my dad “Bunny! Are you hurt anywhere ?” He examined my whole body for any injury or marks “No no no I’m fine”. “What happened ? Just how did you ?” I was right he hasn’t slept. “Don’t worry Dad. I just want to go home” “Okay okay but what about the bill ?” “Oh I handle it”

“Okay let’s go home” he opened the car door for me and hand me a jacket. He sat in the driver's seat and drove off.

We got home and guess who I saw at the entrance of the house “Mum!” She looked back and saw me. I ran over to my mother and started crying. “Mi amour !!” my mum started crying “Are you okay ?” Is everyone going to examine me today? “I am so sorry René. Forgive me please” I couldn’t bear to see my mother break down like this. “It’s fine. Ça va maman” I hugged her so tight.

We entered the house “I just called the police station and I told them we found you” My dad went to the police station last night and filed a report. “I just have to go there in the morning and fill in some documents. “What happened mi amour? Tell us?” I explained everything to my parents “I liked him Mum” my mother hugged me and patted my hair “It’s okay. It happens. Shshsh” “What do you mean it happens, Ines?” My dad started yelling. “Some road off jackass said does things to my baby and left her alone at that hotel. All you can say is it happens!” “Ryan you need to calm down. Did you take the pills, baby?” “Yes Mum” my father was upset.

“I want to go to Italy!” I told my parents. “Now?!” My mother yelled. “Last year Dad told me about the culinary school in Italy. I want to be a dessert chef”. I’ve always wanted to be a dessert chef but my mother was against me going to Italy. Whenever my dad makes apple pies or cherry cakes when I was little, I’ll watch him and damn I was amazed by the sight. I’d practice secretly and I did get better.

“Listen honey you still have time to think about it. Don’t rush after what you’ve been through” My dad was right but if I wanted to forget about that bastard. “I know Dad” I looked at my mother “I want to do this. I can’t keep behaving like a kid. Plus if I want to forget about Noah I have to involve in something else” I held my mother’s hand desperately waiting for a yes. “Sure you can princess” I jumped up in excitement. “If your dad says yes then it’s a yes”. “I will just have to fill out the parental form with your mother”. “Thank you so much, Mum” At least one thing went my way from this.

One month ago, I met a devil in the image of an angel. “Is there anything missing?” My mother asked “Mum I triple-checked last night. I’m good to go” I said as I put my luggage in the back of the car. My mother was so nervous I mean I will be spending 5 years in Italy. “She will be fine Ines. Just trust her” “Okay okay I’ve heard you both”. “I’m going to miss my flight. We have to hurry!” I got into the back seat with my mother. “Hurry Dad!” I yelled.

We got to the airport and my dad brought out my luggage. “I have to go!” I can hear them call on my flight. I hugged my parents “When will you be going back to France, mum?” “The director called me two days ago. So I will be going back next week” “Okay okay call me when you get to France and Dad take care of yourself”.

“Take care of yourself honey” My father hugged me and so did my mother. “We love you please know that amor” my mother started crying.

I hugged them one last time. I went into the airport and boarded the plane after going through security.

I took my seat and looked out the window. The plane took off and it was a beautiful sight to behold. “Noah in 5 to 6 years I will forget you ever existed,” I said to myself.