An old story

  Seeing her so hurt, he had to make an effort himself and capitulated stiffly.

  - All right, I'll tell you everything, but stop asking questions or making such bizarre assumptions.

  He took a deep breath in his turn and waved his hand.

  - It was ten years ago. I was still very young, my father had only recently been buried, I was to officially start my business career, François Neige was already on the list of our future new partners.

He wanted to bring his business to our city, he was very smart, hard working, but honest, so I agreed. 

  Then he wanted to take his family to visit Brazil, and naturally I agreed to host them in my home, the purpose being to deepen our relationship and trust.

  I was there to welcome them, standing on the stoop. Quiet, annoyed, irritated, bored, their unhealthy feelings I hid under marble.