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

He was standing there now, awkwardly, having put my bags down where I had asked. I realized he was waiting for a tip. I opened my purse and looked inside to see what I had. The smallest bill was a fifty euro note. I handed it to him.


His eyes grew big and he protested, “That is a very big tip!”


“And I’m sure you deserve it. I’m sure you work very hard. Maybe it will make up for someone else who tipped you poorly. And I’m sure you will spend it wisely.”


“I certainly will. My rent is overdue.”


“Are you working these next few days? Will I see you around the hotel?”


“Yes, I’m here just about every day. They give me time off to go to the mosque on Fridays, and that’s about it.”


“Then, Rabi, you and I will make a time to sit down and talk. I work for French Immigration. Please do not think that I can help you get into the country, but I can certainly give you some advice, advice to help you get out of this predicament you are in.”


Chapter 22