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by Dragoness_Writes

by Dragoness_Writes

This must be a dream, a friend that I met and quickly became friends that was inviting me to France for a visit. This was my first time flying alone. Many feelings swarm throughout my head, and most of all. I was scared, this was my first time going to Paris. I didn't know what to expect.

Once at the French aéroport

My friend Daniela greeted me with a big erase board sign that read BIENVENUE ELLE!

Once settled at her parents flat, we had macaroons which is a common colorful little cookie made out of egg whites, and drank coffee from a French press, while talking about what has happened lately. "What has happened in Américaine?" Asked Daniela. "Nothing much, the usual." I replied. "Seriously? No Amèricaine gossip? Everyone at school is chittering about how Amazon Prime is taking over stores like Toys R Us and Babies R Us." said Daniela.

I explained that some of it was true and some was not, that her classmates were saying things like this only to get noticed and attention. "I've been wanting to ask." began Daniela. "Oui?" I said my terrible French coming in. Daniela beamed at my go at French. "Would you like to see some of the sites France has to offer, it is your first time." Asked Daniela.

I nodded and Daniela smiled. "You must be very tired, here I'll show you to our guest room." said Daniela as she showed me to a petit room, with the Eiffel Tower in the distance. "Merci Beaucoup Daniela." I said smiling as I settled in.

The next day arrived and I was currently biking with Daniela as she showed the the Champs de Èlysèes and Arc de Triumph where once a French or American pilot, piloted his plane through the archway. "Ooh fun fact about the Arc de Triumph Charles Godefroy was a French aviator who became famous for flying through the Arc de Triomphe in Paris in 1919." She said as I made a mental note to remember that for my French history class." And this is Paris crown jewel! The Eiffel Tower!" exclaimed Daniela happily as I looked in awe at the tower.

In the distance I could see a teenager with a photographer. "That is Adam Reynolds one of the models, that model here in France." said Daniela gushing at the toned and muscular teenager.

Adam looked our way, and paused what he was doing. He walked over to where I was and said "Bonjour pretty filles, comment ça va?" "Trés bien, Monsieur Reynolds." I replied. "Very good." commented Adam as I and Daniela blushed. "My name is Elle and you?" I asked. "Je suis Adam, Elle. You Amèricaine oui?" Asked Adam. "Oui, Adam." I said. "Ah trés bien, oh Gustave is calling me, see you soon Elle." said Adam as Daniela and I giggled uncontrollably at the cute guy named Adam.

"You so like him." teased Daniela. "I do not!" I said. "Yes you do! Paris is known to bring people together in love. It's how my papa met my mama." said Daniela as we biked to the entrance of Eiffel Tower and locked them. "C'mon I'll tell you the story." said Daniela.

"My papa was a cruise ship mate, on the Royal Caribbean, when me met my mama working on a art piece of Eiffel Tower for an art gallery. It was love at first sight. Papa won her over with his quirkiness and charms, but before they ever could think of becoming boyfriend and girlfriend, the Royal Caribbean captain called Papa in. The two lovebirds had to separate as papa left for Normandy where the ship was docked. Being with my mama, encouraged him to better his English since he was honest English man and that is what he did. Now that is why my parents aren't typically home due to work." said Daniela overlooking the view of Paris.

Days passed as Daniela took me to different place to see the air conditioned Louve to the infamous picture of Mona Lisa by Leonardo di Vinci. Most of the things we did were inside due to the hot weather. "Elle! I want to take you to the fountains!" said Daniela as she grabbed my hand and we walked to the fountains. Children and adults were giggling and laughing in the the cool water as Daniela brought out chic black and white bathing suits for us to wear while we cooled off in the fountains. It was a highlight to be in the fountains because they don't always let people in, so this was a rare treat.

-La Fin-