New Beginnings

Bonjour Paris

The flight was only an hour and 20 minutes, which gave me time to clear my head and prepare for this new journey I embarked on.

After I got off the plane and grabbed my suitcases, I walked outside to grab a taxi and head over to my new place. I rented out a small apartment next to the Eiffel Tower long before I received an answer from Paris Saint German.

Stupid, I know. What if I didn't get the job?

I think a part of me knew that there was no way I wouldn't get the job, but hey, no expectations no disappointments. Even if I wasn't going to get it, I would've still taken a trip to Paris and see what I missed out on. However, luckily enough, I'm not missing out on anything.

The taxi arrived and I got in, giving the driver the directions to my new place.

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'Merci! Passe une bonne journée!' (Thank you! Have a good day!)

'Au revoir, mademoiselle!' (Goodbye, miss!)

I took my suitcases upstairs and sat down on the bed, taking a deep breath in.

'Okay, Irina. You got this.'

I grabbed my phone and called my mum, letting her know I got there safely, gave her a tour of the apartment and told her my plans for the day.

As I only start work tomorrow, today I'm able to explore the neighbourhood.

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I decided to sit down at the cute little cafe next to my place, and enjoy the Parisian air.

'Bonjour!' the cute waiter said while flashing a smile.

'Bonjour! Can I have a coffee and a croissant, please?'

'Of course!' he said and then walked away.

A few minutes later, he returns with my order.

'I'm sorry, I couldn't help but notice... Did you move into the apartments up there?' his French accent was strong even when talking in English, making him more charming.

'Yes, I just got a new job here!' I said smiling.

'Well, it looks like we are neighbors.'

'Does that mean I get neighbor's discount?' I said jokingly.

'Possibly.' he said laughing. 'I'm Pierre.' he extended his hand out to me.

'Irina.' I shook his hand.

'Well, I have to get back to work. I'll see you around.' and with that, he was gone.

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After I finished and paid, I decided to go visit a few places in the neighbourhood and take a few pictures. It started getting dark, so I made my way back home.

'Irina!'

I turned my head to see Pierre locking up the cafe, and calling me over.

'Pierre!'

'Ça va? How was your walk?'

'It was great, I love it here.'

'I'm glad.' he said as we started walking towards the building.

'How comes you're closing it so early?'

'I want to go home.' he said shrugging his shoulders.

'Pierre, aren't you going to get fired?'

'I can't fire myself, can I?' he said laughing.

'Oh, oh, oh! You own the place?!' It came out as more of a statement than a question.

'Yes.'

'Wow, that's so cool.'

We stopped in front of a door on the ground floor, which by my calculations is where Pierre lives.

'This is me.'

'It was really lovely meeting you.' I said softly.

'Same here. Good luck tomorrow!'

'Thank you! Good night!'

'Good night!'

And with that I also returned to my apartment and jumped in the bath, getting ready for the big day.

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