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My sweet little babushka, I hope this letter finds you well.

My new life here in Paris is so much different from the one I had back home.

I'm glad I was able to get acquainted with Eric through this marriage bureau.

If you could only see the apartment we just moved into, you wouldn't believe

your eyes.

Even in my wildest dreams, I never thought I'd live in such luxury.

Eric keeps showering me with clothes and jewels and perfumes.

He treats me like a princess, and in return, I try to please him as best as I

can. I guess you're both happy and concerned about me, but don't worry.

I have all I could wish for.

I take my role as a newlywed very seriously, and learning the duties of

life is a delight to me.

Even though my life has become a fairy tale, I still think about you.

You're the only family I have left.

Love, your granddaughter, Sonia.

What are your plans for today?

I'm going to go out for a walk, and then I guess I'll visit the Louvre.

All right.

Have fun.

Later.

Sybil, come here, please.

This is...

the new intern.

Oh, yeah? What did you say her name was?

Sybil.

Oh. Oh.

Once again, you've found a great colleague, Barbara.

Oh, by the way, could you tell Lucas I'd like to see him?

Sure, just a second.

I do for you.

Hello, Lucas.

The boss wants to see you.

All right, I'm coming.

Have a seat, please, Lucas.

This young girl that I have just married, she's a native of Eastern

She doesn't speak French very well, and she doesn't know Paris.

She's a bit naive, actually.

I'm afraid she might feel lost in this urban jungle.

To be honest with you, I'm a bit concerned for her safety, and that's why

like you to watch over her.

But I must insist.

that she shouldn't notice she's being followed at any time.

She'd never forgive me.

Unfortunately, sir, I'm going to have to decline.

I was not hired in this firm as a bodyguard.

I'm sorry, but being a chaperone is not part of my job.

Hmm.

I think we have a misunderstanding here.

Either you accept this job, or else you're going to have to resign.

You're starting tomorrow.

You see this?

It's a voice recorder.

I want a daily report.

All right?

Fine, sir. I'm on it.

Good evening, honey.

Hey,

what's

wrong, honey?

Stop. What are you doing? Who's this? It's not like that, baby. Who's this? A

girl my boss asked me to watch over. Let me explain.

It's not like that. Listen to me. Listen to me. You're cheating on me. I knew

it. Honey, you're the only one for me. You're the only one for me. My son of a

bitch. Look at me.

Look at me. Jade, look at me. Look at me.

Honey, kiss me.

Kiss me. Come on.

Give me a kiss.

I love you, baby.

You're the only one for me, I swear.

Okay?

Now.

Oh.

Oh.

Excuse me, ma 'am. Please, could you spare me a euro? It's so cold out there.

Sorry. Well, a cigarette, maybe? I'm sorry. I don't smoke.

Hey, wait up.

I think you're kind of cute. What do you say, you and me?

There's an alleyway down the street and we could have some fun, huh?

Where are you going? Come here.

Hey.

What the fuck's wrong with you, you crazy?

Up yours, you motherfucker!

So, I'll try to be brief, sir. The day went off well.

Everything's A -OK.

Your wife's getting around town like any other tourist.

She's eager to discover Paris and its wonders.

Now, one last thing. I want to stop doing this because I don't see any point

whatsoever in pursuing your wife's surveillance because she gets by just

her own.

And most of all, this job interferes with my private life.

Because, you know, I've always distinguished between my professional

life.

Yeah, that should do it.

Good evening, ma 'am.

Can I help you? Yes.

The label on the skirt doesn't say what size it is. Let me see.

I think it'll fit. It's a 28.

Where are the fitting rooms? Over there in the back.

Thanks.

Let me help you with this

Oh, honey.

No.

I'm sorry.

Lucas, you cheap, lying bastard. I'm leaving you. I can't trust you anymore.

Goodbye. P .S. I hate your shirts.

Yeah, hello?

Hi, is this Lucas?

Yes. I've just listened to your report and your complaint.

There's no way I'm letting you get out of this job.

Otherwise, you'll be getting a pink slip in no time.

Got it?

Yeah, I got it. No problem, sir. You can count on me.

Sonia? Sonia!

Carrot?

Hi, gorgeous!

What are you doing here? I live in Paris now. I married a Frenchman not long

ago. What? Are you kidding?

Oh, girl, it's so nice to see you too!

What's going on over there?

Get back in! I pulled up in the middle of the highway!

You're never going to believe this, babushka. This fairy tale keeps getting

better. I came across Karen today, a friend who I'd met in junior high.

She'd been living here for a few years, and she's completely integrated into the

French society now. She says she's going to show me Paris from a different point

of view.

May 5th. Today, your wife ran into a young woman, which I guess is an old

of hers.

After making a quick investigation, I found out that her name's Karen Bach,

that she's a native of Budapest.

Just like your wife.

Miss Bach has been living in Paris for six years now.

She keeps company with a quite respectable crowd, and she has a very

reputation. To make a long story short, she's a decent girl.

Eric and I have been married almost a month.

That's great! But tell me, how did you meet your prince charming?

Marriage bureau.

No way!

Honest. What the hell? As long as you're happy.

Well, you know, Karen, the thing is, I really love Eric a lot, but...

I'm disappointed. I thought that when I was married, being in bed with my dear

husband would always be nice.

And? What are you trying to say?

I don't know. I feel so embarrassed. Oh, come on, Sonia. We've known each other

a long time. Okay, you win.

I must confess that when we make love, I try as hard as I can, but I don't feel

any pleasure.

In fact, I was a virgin until I got married, and I thought sex would be

something more delightful.

Well, Sonia, I've been there before, and you know what? You just lack

experience. Or maybe he's not the best lover.

Anyway, I'm going to talk to him and try to bring up the problem. I'm sorry to

interrupt you, Sonia, darling, but it's past 6 .30 and I've got to run. I

promised my best friend, Chris, I'd see him at the gym now. At the gym?

Does he work out? You can come if you want.

Yeah, why not?

I'm sure you are going to love it.

How you doing?

Chris, this is Sonia. Nice to meet you. Hi. She's a longtime friend. We met in

school.

Oh, a gentleman.

Come with me. I've got a surprise.

Now, trust me, Sonia. For surprises, Chris is one of a kind.

Go ahead, ladies. Thanks.

You're going to love it.

Why don't you suck his cock?

trustworthy woman. She has a passion for ancient monuments and for museums.

She never seems to get enough of it, and she walks the streets of Paris all day

long. What else can I say?

She spends most of her time shopping in fancy and expensive art stores.

That's it.

Babushka, I'm glad to tell you that I'm finally starting to enjoy living in this

big city.

I get to meet nice and interesting people.

Karen, the one friend I've told you about in the former letter, is a

guide for me.

She took me to see the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs -Élysées,

Sacré -Cœur.

I'm having the time of my life.

I wish you could visit all those wonderful places with me one of these

It's over.

Say magnifique.

Do you like it? Yes, lovely.

Excuse me, sir.

How much for this?

Sorry, she already paid for it.

I'll give you twice as much.

Well... You can't do that. It's for my grandmother.

He's going to do another one for memory.

We'll get it later.

Come on.

Don't be afraid. Follow me.

Please forgive my manners, but you got me hypnotized.

You're a sight for sore eyes.

Come on this way.

This is my hotel.

You mean this is where you live?

Kind of. That's strange.

Morning. Morning.

May I have my key, please?

Of course.

Thank you.

Any messages?

No message for you, sir.

You sure?

My wife in yet?

She took her key, so she must be in. Good. Have a nice day. Bye. Thank you.

Morning.

I'm leaving today. May I have the bill, please?

Sir? Yes?

Where are you going, sir?

I'm going to see a friend. I'm afraid you can't get in, sir. Strangers are not

allowed in.

You won't let me? I can't. Oh, all right. Thanks.

All right, this is it.

Now, let me help you.

Please, make yourself at home.

Give me your purse. Have a seat.

If you're hungry, help yourself, will you?

Thanks. I'll be right back in two minutes.

Sure.

My husband was right.

The model is prettier than the portrait.

How you doing?

um um

Just get back to the hotel.

No, I'm planning to stay two days for business.

Is everything okay?

Yes, darling. I'm doing fine.

Don't find it odd if I'm whispering in a telephone.

I'm in a museum.

Yes. I'll call you back later on.

Bye, darling.

I'll see you later.

Alan. Hi, buddy. Eric on the phone. I'm in Lyon right now.

Yeah, I'm at the Royal Hotel downtown.

Look, here's the deal.

I've got an appointment in two hours with a sales representative to do some

business. That means I've got two hours to kill. So I was wondering if maybe you

had someone for me. Someone kind of nasty, you see. You got that?

Yeah.

Hmm.

All right, all right.

All right, fine.

Thanks, buddy.

I'll call you back then.

Hi, you must be Eric, I guess. I'm Margaret.

Delighted, I'm sure.

I apologize for being late, but traffic was a real bitch.

Alan is sending me. My name is Laura.

If all your business meetings are that interesting, you can rest assured that

I'll recommend investing in your venture.

I hope you plan to come more often.

Oh, yeah.

I won't be coming back to Paris right away. How's my wife doing?

Boss, you don't have to worry. She's doing great.

She's really doing great. I caught a few words of her conversation she was

having with her girlfriend.

She was asking her to come along to a museum or something.

My wife doesn't know anyone in town. I don't know. Some former school teacher

she knew back in the old days. Not exactly a pretty sight, if you want my

opinion.

And from what I understand, some museum. I don't know. All right, nothing.

I'm stuck here in Lyon for business. I'm counting on you to be her guardian

angel. Don't disappoint me, Luke.

Yeah, that's all right. You know you can count on me, boss. I'm a pro.

Talk to you later.

Trust me, darling. These people are exquisite.

They're the sophisticated kind, or chic, as they say over here.

They throw amazing parties, if you know what I mean.

Where you're supposed to leave your taboos at the doorstep.

People are free to experience their wildest fantasies.

I can tell you, I've seen things I would have never imagined.

All the beautiful people from Paris attend their parties. Even the avant

artists. So you see, it's the place to be.

There is not a doubt in my mind, you're going to love it.

Tonight, it's going to be special.

It's a costume party like they have in the carnival in Venice.

They say that once a year, the nobles of Venice would indulge in a gigantic

orgy. And since everybody was wearing a mask, you can imagine how wild it must

have been.

People knew how to party back in those days.

Don't you think so, darling?

Strange, isn't it? I love this atmosphere.

Enjoy the party.

Let yourself go. We're going to have fun.

Thank you.

Oh. Oh.

Oh.

Thank you.

Oh.

Yeah.

Babushka, I've got to tell you that I've fallen in love with another man.

I've decided to ask for a divorce, but I'm scared of Eric's reaction.

He might not like the fact that I'm leaving him for one of his employees.

You must be out of your mind.

I won't let Sonia get away with it.

What makes you so sure of Mr.

Arrogant? Do you really think I'll divorce?

Mr. Dickerson, you had me install surveillance cameras in each and every

to spy on all the employees. You remember?

Oh, you don't? Well, I've got bad news for you.

I've also planted a camera in your secretary's office.

So I'm asking you to willfully settle for a no -fault divorce, or I won't

hesitate to use this tape to sue your miserable ass in court.