The New Yorker meets Royalty

Chapter 44: Photographs

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"I'm so sleepy," Audrey murmured. She put her head on my shoulder and shut her eyes.

I smiled down at her while holding a glass of water. It was already past midnight and we just got back from the dinner.

Even if Audrey doesn't have make-up on and was only wearing pajamas, she still looked angelic.

"Shall I carry you to the bed?" I asked.

She gave out a soft giggle and replied, "No thank you, darling. I just want to stay here and watch the view with you."

We were currently sitting on a raised platform connected to the large window that overlooked the city.

A comfortable silence draped between us. We could even see the Eiffel Tower clearly and the lights coming from the ground.

As I was staring at the view, I heard a soft snoring beside me.
I quickly transferred my attention to her and found her already fast asleep.

"You're already sleeping," I whispered.

I put down my glass of water and held her closer. I took her arms and wrapped them around my neck. I slowly climbed down and carried her towards the bed.

I pulled out the blanket and placed it on top of Audrey. I then heard her sigh in contentment.

When I was about to leave to grab my water, I heard her murmured.

"James, please stay."

I stopped in my tracks and went straight to the bed. So long as I laid down, I felt her move and held me tight.

"Good night James, thank you for everything."

I smiled and felt my heart flutter. I kissed her forehead and replied, "Good night, Audrey."

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After a week, Audrey's filming was  finished and we're finally home. Though I really missed Paris and all of our moments in there, we still sadly have to leave and besides, we got so many plans for the week. First, we're going to attend the premiere night for the film I'm in, Rebel Without  A Cause. It's going to be on the 27th of October and it's already 24 now. I'm absolutely excited. Second, we're going to decorate Audrey's new home and third, we're going to have a photo shoot for a magazine.

I left Audrey on her home for a while because she's tired and I don't want to bother her. So that explained why I'm currently slumped down on my couch while watching the television. There's nothing to watch and honestly, this boredom is making me crazy. 

I turned off the television and sighed. 

"What am I supposed to do?" 

Then I remembered that my camera is still in the photo store from downtown. I decided to print the photographs of me and Audrey and every place we went that are stored in the films. I should probably check it out since it had been 3 days already.

I grabbed my coat and my motorbike keys then went out.

I have not went out for the past three days, so I'm really happy to see this place once again. Nothing really changed except for the weather, it was cloudy.

When I saw the 'Photo Store' sign, I went straight in front of the shop and parked there. I climbed down and made my way in the little store.

"Good Afternoon, Mr. Dean. The photographs are all printed," the man with gray hair and in his late 50's said to me with a smile.

I smiled back and replied, "That's really nice! I shall already pay for them then."

The man then made his way towards a shelf and grabbed a small brown box. He went back to me and placed it on the glass table in front of me.

"Here are the photographs from the film and wait," he walked back to the shelf once again and grabbed my camera. 

"And here is your camera."

I smiled and paid him and said a simple thank you then went out of the store with the box and my camera on my hands. I climbed up my motorbike and took off straight to Audrey's.

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"Is Ms. Hepburn around?" I asked the lady in the front desk.

"She is, you may go to her room now," she replied.

I muttered a thank you and got in the elevator and pushed the number of the floor she is in.

Even though we have spent a lot of times together, my heart is still racing whenever I'm about to see her and I don't even know if it's still normal.

My thoughts were cut off when I heard the 'ding' of the elevator. I then went out and made my way towards her room.

When I finally got in front of her door, I fixed my hair and took a deep breath. After that, I pushed the doorbell.

"Who is it?" she called out in her usual happy tone.

I smiled instantly and fought off a chuckle. I then replied, "It's James Dean."

"Jimmy? Oh hi! I'm going to unlock the door now."

Then her door flew open and I saw her again. A rush of happiness ran through me.

I hugged her and heard her giggle.

"Hi James!" she greeted and planted a kiss on my right cheek. 

I felt my cheeks heated and quickly looked down and bit my lip to stop myself from grinning like a school boy.

"The photographs were finally printed out," I said as I look up at her.

"The photographs? Oh I can't wait to see them!" she exclaimed.

"Come on in and let's look at the photographs, shall we? But before that I'm going to make us tea first," she added.

I smiled and followed her in.