Poles apart (Cate Blanchett x Rooney Mara)

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A/n: I know those two previous chapters were pretty long, I will try to keep them a decent length/shorter. However, if you guys like the long chapters let me know and I will try to keep them long.
And to be frank I am already starting to enjoy writing this!

(Side note: Purely back to Therese POV 'Small Carol POV included')

Enough of that, time to jump in!

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She tilted her head slowly, folding her arms. Letting a smile paint that face of hers, I could hear my own breath shutter when a smile crept up on me... At last I or hopefully we, were ready to make amends; ready for the future to unfold before our very two eyes.

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A smile still painting my face— gradually making it over to the table, when I stopped the other three contenders raised their heads to look at me

"Uh, how can we help you miss?" A man spoke up; a name of which I have not received.
                Right... they didn't know who I was neither did I know who they were, the only person I knew presently at this table was Carol... sweet, sweet Carol...

Arising from her chair she stood up making everyone look at her "Forgive me for my forgetfulness, I forgot to inform you guys that I would have a guest arriving. Hence the women before us— Everyone this is Therese Belivet"
            Carol introduced me to the group, mentally blushing seeing her take full control of the awkward situation; sitting back down in her chair.

"Well then Ms. Belivet, I am Charles Chester but everyone calls me Chester. Please to meet you miss" The man from earlier getting up to shake my hand which I greatly shook.

"Eleanor Pope" The black haired lady greeted as well, sitting back down to take a sip of wine.

"And I'm Fred Haymes, madame" I smiled as I took his hand in mines, I must say he did have an impressive grip. Strong to be frank.

"Well look at us being disrespectful, please join us, have a seat" Gesturing to his chair, trying to let me have it.— "Oh I couldn't take your seat I wouldn't want to impose" Refusing sincerely, I couldn't just take an innocents man's seat even if he was allowing it.

"Oh such nonsense, I insist ma'am. It would be my pleasure" He reassured me.
         I look over to Carol and she gave me a subtle nod of approval. "Well if you insist..." I chuckled walking closer to the chair that was already pulled out for me.

Sitting down I scooted in, Charles then went on to get another chair to join us once again. 
                  After that whole weird situation we just talked and laughed, getting to know each other more as individuals.
                Hearing Carol's laugh was my favourite sounds of all.

"Therese?" So lost in thought, Carol was just circling my mind how the earth does with the sun, she always there. Never leaving m-

"Therese you there?" Charles tapped my arm loosing me from my daydreaming session.
"Oh, forgive me for going blank" I stated, chuckling out of embarrassment.

"Oh it's alright dear. We was just wondering what do you do for work, considering we all are into the furniture business— Well besides Mr. Haymes here" Eleanor summarised on what I missed, while she pointed out the three sitting pupils. My eyes traveled on each person, stopping on Carol.

I cleared my throat and began to speak " Well... Mrs. Aird here already knows what I specialise in" I laughed raising my hand gesturing towards her.— "Oh now stop it, you'll make me feel bad" She giggled swatting her hand in the air.