(A/n: There are German and French conversations in this chapter. I've written the translations too. If the word literally translates, then I've written the language abbreviations (Ger, Fre etc). If the statements are equivalent to the phrases in English and not the literal meaning, then I've mentioned Lan. Equivalent (ex: Ger. equivalent, Fre. Equivalent etc)
Just for example:
Mist (German): Literal meaning of this word is Manure or dung. But it is used as a swear word equivalent to nonsense or crap or garbage or a mess.
So, Ich habe Mist gebaut literally means I built animal dung. But the phrase is used to say 'I fucked up' or 'I messed up'.
So, when you are reading the translations in this chapter, make sure to check if the literal or figurative translations are given. Do not quote me if you use these words to native speakers and get an angry stare from them 😂
Also, Debbie and Lou's arguments over their nations and Lou insulting is purely character trait. I apologise if anyone takes it personally)
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The suite, as expected, was luxurious and Debbie was impressed by its beauty. Lou on the other hand was still not stable. Debbie made her to sit. Handing her a bottle of water, she knelt down near Lou.
"Hey, drink"
"Uh... Uh yeah. Yeah...", Lou drank.
"You okay now?"
Lou was silent for a while but then suddenly cursed. "Fuck! fuck fuck fuck! fuck!"
"Hey... hey, look, easy there..."
Lou hid her face with her palms while continued cursing. "Shit! I thought we were going to die. We were... Were so close to... It was..."
"Hey... Hey, relax. relax, Legolas. Relax", Debbie sat on the armrest and hugged Lou.
It took few more rounds of curses and blabbering before Lou relaxed.
"Sorry", Lou, finally looking stable, said. "Sorry for all the troubles you went through"
"Nah, not a big deal"
"And thanks for being with me"
"Again, it's fine"
"Uh... I... I should do something for you. You've been so good to me, I... Uh... What do I do... what do I..."
"Easy there, Miller. You don't have to do anything. Easy"
"No, I... have to do something good for you. I owe you a lot and I don't think i can ever repay you. I..."
"Elfy", Debbie said, holding Lou's face in her palm. "I don't need anything", she said softly. "You are alright, that's what matters. I was able to help you. That's all"
"But... I... I can't just finish it off by saying thanks. I mean... There is no way I would be as patient as you if the roles were reversed"
"I'm sure you'd do something if the roles are reversed. You are clearly strong enough to hold me down if I buck up my seat. I've seen a similar demo last night", Debbie tried to lighten and distract Lou's mind by speaking about last night's fun.
"Uh... I am not strong when it comes to flight. I have a fear. I... I don't think I can help in any possible way...", Lou continued her blabber, clearly missing Debbie's words.
Debbie, unable to stop her, just hugged her. And that was all Lou needed at that moment who hugged her back and Debbie felt tears flowing down Lou's cheeks.
