Chapter 43

43 Paris, I’m Coming!

Hearing that Arthur gave Kalea and Aluna vacation tickets certainly made the burgundy haired girl very happy. They finally decided to vacation in Paris for one week. Aluna was really looking forward to it, she had already booked several tourist tickets online. While Kalea is more focused on learning the language of the country because she often hears rumors that French people prefer and appreciate tourists who use their mother tongue.

Arthur had also told Kalea to take care of visas, passports, and others. They are just waiting for the departure time.

“Lea, remember what I said. You must always hold your bag and put it in front, be careful, don’t put your cellphone in your pants pocket, especially when you go to a money changer. Usually pickpockets target the people there,” Arthur said, again warning Kalea to be wary of the country.

Kalea closed her suitcase, she looked at Arthur tiredly. Her ears were already very hot because Arthur kept saying that over and over again. “Yes, yes. I will always remember it there,” Kalea said.

“I’m serious. Don’t leave the hotel after 11pm, Paris is a city that never sleeps but-”

Kalea cupped Arthur’s face, making the man not continue his words. “Okay, Uncle. Don’t worry, we can take care of ourselves,” Kalea said with a serious face.

“You even call me Uncle when I’ve been so kind and caring to you?!” Arthur protested that he didn’t like it when Kalea called him uncle again.

Kalea ignored the man anymore, she might get emotional too and make Arthur disappointed because his attention seemed to be a waste of time. Kalea was happy, there was someone who cared so much for her when her mother never did that again. However, she wanted Arthur to believe that she would be fine. Kalea is not such a careless person, she has already learned a lot about the city that has always been called the romantic city and is the center of fashion.

Arthur took Kalea to the airport, Aluna was already there first. Previously, Arthur had offered Kalea to take Zeline along. Kalea also ventured to invite the blonde girl.

.....

“Zeline, Arthur offered to take me to Paris for a week. Do you want to come?”

[Wow! What a benefactor young master Arthur! Of course I want, just you and me? Is Arthur coming too?]

“No, he’s not coming. You and me and my friends.”

[... your friend with burgundy hair and lots of friends?]

“Yes, Aluna will come. She already knows about my relationship with Arthur. That’s why-”

[Oh, sorry. I’m busy, bye.]

Such was the brief conversation between Kalea and Zeline. For some reason, Zeline suddenly refused the vacation offer.

Kalea and Arthur approached Aluna, who was waving her hand at them so cheerfully.

“Oh my god, I can’t wait!” Aluna exclaimed enthusiastically. Kalea and Arthur just chuckled softly at Aluna’s adorable behavior. “Arthur, come on! It would be more fun if there were more people,” Aluna said, starting to seduce.

“I want it too, but I can’t leave my job,” Arthur replied with a bitter smile. Unfortunately, if he insisted on going on vacation, Juan would cry profusely and be angry with him for leaving responsibility at the company. “I’ll catch up on your last day,” Arthur continued, making Aluna smile widely.

Meanwhile, Kalea is busy opening an English-French dictionary which she continues to carry in her sling bag. Arthur turned to the girl, a lopsided smile plastered on his face. “à la prochaine,” Arthur said in French, which means I’ll see you later.

Kalea suddenly turned to Arthur. “Oui, je pars.”

Aluna looked at the two of them alternately, she didn’t really understand French and had no interest in learning it. “Wow, you speak French already, Lea?” Aluna asked.

“Ah ... still basic. I still have a lot to learn,” Kalea replied humbly. Several times, she learned to speak French with Arthur because it turned out that the man was proficient in multiple languages. Again, Arthur acted like the perfect man.

The two girls said goodbye to Arthur because they had to follow immigration procedures before boarding the plane.

“I’ll miss you,” Arthur whispered as he hugged Kalea. The smell of Kalea’s body will always be missed during that week. Kalea didn’t respond she just returned the man’s hug. Arthur also hugged Aluna as a farewell. However, Aluna was very happy.

“See you later,” Aluna said with a very sweet smile.

“Yeah, take good care of yourselves there,” Arthur replied.

They waved their hands after the distance between the two girls and Arthur had gone far. Kalea and Aluna did some procedures and checked in to get boarding passes. After waiting, it didn’t take long for them to finally get on the plane and have their boarding passes checked by the flight attendant.

Kalea was really impressed because this was her first time on a plane. Luckily she was with Aluna, who was used to riding the vehicle. She felt treated like a queen because of the very friendly staff and luxurious facilities. The food provided is varied and delicious. It felt like Kalea wanted to cry, because she kept getting great experiences like this.

After about ten hours from Los Angeles, they finally arrived in Paris. When landing, business class is given an early opportunity to get off the plane and baggage is stored in a special area. It is really very good service. Even so, she was still a little tired from the long trip.

Kalea took a picture of the scene in front of her to give Arthur the news. The man says if someone has been waiting for them.

“Did we really get picked up by Arthur’s subordinates?” Aluna asked. Kalea nodded as she looked around to look for the characteristics Arthur had mentioned in the chat.

“Oh, there he is. We didn’t see him,” Kalea said as she walked over to a man holding a piece of paper that said ‘Kalea Orlin Lovaata’. Then, Kalea and Aluna followed the man to the car. Arthur really had everything ready for Kalea’s vacation. The man had a branch office in France, so it was easy to arrange for someone to pick up Kalea and Aluna.

“Thank you!” the two girls said after being escorted to a luxury hotel in the city center. The man also said that if they needed a vehicle, they could contact him.

“Wow, are we really staying here?” Aluna asked, looking at the luxury hotel called Shangri-La Paris. Meanwhile, Kalea thought about her mother’s condition at home. She felt guilty for enjoying this luxurious facility alone. She really wanted to invite Freya to feel it too. However, the risk would be great and she was afraid that Freya would take advantage of it even more. “Lea? What’s wrong?” Aluna asked because her best friend became silent with a sad face.

“N-nothing,” Kalea replied with a wry smile. She must not ruin their vacation. They entered the luxury hotel, then were escorted to the room that had been booked.

“This is so amazing, Lea! Our room’s view is directly fixed on the Eiffel Tower!” Aluna exclaimed very excited. She couldn’t stop cheering. Kalea also enjoyed the beauty, she never imagined that she would set foot in the country she had dreamed of since she was little, even though it had to run aground due to her family and financial conditions so far.

Aluna ran to another room, and was busy recording her daily life today. “Aluna, if you want to upload it, don’t let me be recorded,” Kalea reminded her.

“Don’t worry! Your secret will be safe with me! I’ll make it look as if you’re on vacation alone,” Aluna said very reassuringly. “But we can still take pictures together, right?”

“Sure, but keep it in the gallery.”

“Aye-aye, sir!”

In between Aluna’s busy schedule with her social media followers, Kalea again took pictures of the beautiful view of Paris from her bedroom balcony. The reason she told Arthur and sent photos was so that Arthur wouldn’t be noisy and keep worrying about her. And again, Kalea’s form of thanks to the man who has given her the opportunity to experience a vacation in Paris. Kalea was slightly surprised when Arthur quickly replied to her.

[I don’t need landscape photos. What I need is your photo.]

Kalea blinked reading the message. She bit her lower lip, smoothed her appearance a bit and hesitantly pointed the phone forward to take a picture of her face.

Click!

Kalea saw the photo first, she looked at it for a long time because she felt her face looked strange. She took the photo again until she got a slightly better result, and Kalea was confident enough to send it to Arthur. About twenty minutes later, he began to despair.

“Who cares, I’ll just send it,” Kalea muttered as she closed her eyes as she sent the photo. Kalea looks nervous, it’s been five minutes since she sent the photo, but Arthur still hasn’t replied. She was suddenly surprised when she got a message notification from her sugar daddy.

[So pretty. I can’t wait to follow you there.]

Kalea folded her mouth inward, there was joy in her heart when she read the message. She replied to Arthur’s message briefly, then locked her cellphone. Back to enjoy the beautiful view of Paris at night.

On the other hand ...

“Arthur... how long have you been staring at your phone?” Juan asked, it was the second time he had come to his superior’s office to check if Arthur had finished his work. “Arthur, after this you have a meeting. Before that, you have to finish the work in front of you,” Juan continued, his patience almost running out.

“Wait,” Arthur said casually.

“What exactly are you looking at, anyway?”

“Angel.”

Juan sighed heavily, wondering whether he should be grateful for getting a high-paying and comfortable job but having to face a crazy boss like Arthur.

“Can you be serious?! You have to go to the meeting room in fifteen minutes, you know Mr. George will come,” Juan said, mentioning the name of someone who occupies an important position and is one of the highest investors in Jeffer.Corp’s company.

“Ah, you’re so noisy. I’ll finish this in ten minutes,” Arthur scowled in annoyance, he put down his phone and started working on his work again.

“I hope it’s not bullshit.”

“I kept my word very much.”

Juan just snorted and rolled his eyes lazily.