Arielle works for French immigration in Paris and has a reputation for a cold heart. She likes to entertain herself with the younger guys and never considers developing a relationship with a man. When she meets a wealthy and sexy middle-aged man who offers to give her everything, she finds the idea attractive but simply can’t commit.<br><br>On vacation in Spain, she meets a desperate young Moroccan whose work visa is about to expire. Against her better judgement, she gives him advice, then help. But when she returns to Paris, she finds she has set a chain of events in motion that quickly spirals out of control. The young man’s feelings of inadequacy lead to jealousy, gambling, and a chance meeting with a mystery man, completely changing the course of his life.<br>

I Love You Ten Million Times Over

“So did you take another look at the bassoon player?” Margaux asked me.


“Forget it. I’m not coming on to the bassoon player…”


“Pardon, I see you two ladies have empty wine glasses. Can I buy you each a glass of this marvelous merlot that I am drinking?” A good looking, middle-aged man interrupted us. Verygood looking. Dressed in a very expensive Italian suit. Hair graying just slightly at the temples, just enough to give him a very distinguished look. Clean-shaven, going against the current trend of beard or stubble. A ring with a very large stone on one hand. And no wedding ring on the other.


Chapter 3