Duality

~paris~

And she accomplished it, she wanted to pass it down to me, but I'm more into designing and theatre.

I heard honking from outside.

DARLING, YOUR CAB IS HERE!
I ran down the stairs to see my dad and soon to be step mom standing beside the door.

Well... I guess this is goodbye

We love you so much little darling.
Carline said booping my nose like she knows I hate her to do.... it reminds me of mother

I turn to my father

Dad... I know you don't want me to go-
He cut me off

What can I say... you are just like your mother. Just as outspoken, wild, dreamy, and clumsy.... but you are also dumb! The U.S. is the land of the free, you can do anything-

I love you... but I'm not changing my mind.
I hated to leave him but I had to go.

I got one last hug before opening the door

WAIT! WAIT! Marie! I want to come too!
My brother runs up with a bag in his hand and tears in his eyes.

I'm sorry jojo.... you can't come.

When I turn 13 and I can make the choice I'm coming to you.
Jonah, or as I call him, jojo is my little 12 year old brother. He has always wanted to be a French model, but I think he is too short. He is hard headed though.... he says he won't give up till he gets his shot.

I'm flattered but... don't you think that the U.S. would be great for you?

Not without you.

I heard another honk.

I'm coming! I'm coming!

We will stay in touch?
He questioned wiping the tears from his eyes

Of course jojo!

And if you meet any models you will call me right away.

Always, how could I not.
I say with a final hug

I walk out to the cab and get in

I roll my window down as my brother comes running out on the sidewalk with tears in his eyes begging me to take him with me.

ONLY A YEAR RIE RIE! AND ILL BE THERE WITH YOU!
He fell down from running so far

I PROMISE!

I watched him squirm and cry attempting to catch up with my cab until he slowly faded into a small dot in the distance.

And then.... none.

I lay my head against the glass as a single tear rolls across my cheek.

Mom... I hope I make you proud.
I say glancing down at the small photo
Eiffel Tower in the distance.... her smile in the foreground.