Colette ?

As I was about to enter the car, a familiar voice sounded behind me, followed by a slight applause.

-Well done ! I am proud of you. Finally, you take your revenge on Visha.

I turned around, tears still in my eyes, to see an old friend I hadn't seen for a long time, Colette. She approached me with a knowing smile, her eyes sparkling with admiration and mischief.

-Colette? What are you doing here? I asked, still surprised by his presence.

She looked at me tenderly.

-I came to visit my friend... who is also your best friend." She pointed to the grave of our mutual friend with a wave of her hand.

A sad smile stretched my lips.

-It's good to see you again. I missed you.

-You too, she replied, taking me in her arms for a warm embrace. "I'm glad to see you haven't lost your fighting spirit."

Colette leaned back slightly and looked me in the eyes. "So, you stole Visha's keys, huh? I'm impressed. That's a great way to start your revenge."

I laughed softly, shaking my head. "I hadn't really planned to do it, but the circumstances were right."

-You know, she said, tilting her head, "I think you should take advantage of this. Why don't we go take a look at Visha's? With her keys, we might be able to discover something interesting."

The idea was tempting, but part of me was hesitant. "Maybe... But first, how about we spend some time at my place? We can talk and catch up."

Colette nodded enthusiastically. "Great idea. I have so much to tell you, and I'm sure you do too. Let's go."

I waved to the driver that our plans had changed. "We'll take a detour to my house before we continue."

He nodded and opened the door to let us in. Once in the car, Camille and I exchanged knowing glances, delighted to see each other again after so long. The road to my house was filled with laughter and shared memories, a moment of simple and pure happiness.

Arriving at my house, we sat comfortably in the living room, cups of hot tea in our hands. Colette told me about her adventures, her successes and her challenges.

-So now you're at the head of your own fashion house in France, right?, I asked her

-Yeah, finally, she smiled at me

-I'm happy to know that everything is going well for you, I replied reassured

-Thank you and you?, she asked me curiously

I told him about my plans, about Koen, and of course, my recent interactions with Visha.

-I honestly think Visha is up to something, she told me

-Yeah, I have that impression too, I confirmed

-We have to find out what she's up to, said ellz

-Yeah, but we also need to know what Donovan is up to, I added.

She looks at me surprised.

-You don't love him anymore?, she asked me

-I hate him, I admitted to him

-I'm glad you're no longer under his influence. You deserved so much better, she admitted to me relieved.

-Love had made me blind, I replied, smiling bitterly

-You know, she said, sipping her tea, "I think our friend would be proud of you. You took charge of your life and fought for what you believe in."

I smile, touched by his words.

-Thank you, Colette. It means a lot to me.

-And for Koen it's true that he seems nice but be wary of him you never know maybe in reality he's a bad guy, she said to me worried

-Yeah, maybe you're right, I replied, nodding my head.

After an hour of talking and laughing, we decided it was time to put our plan into action.

-So, ready for a little visit to Visha?, asked Colette, winking at me.

I took a deep breath, feeling the excitement building. "Ready. Let's see what we can find out."

We left my house, Visha's keys in hand, ready to explore what the future had in store for us. With Colette by my side, I felt stronger and more determined than ever.

-Thank you Colette, I said to her in a grateful tone.

-Why say thank you?, she asked me in surprise.

-Because you don't blame me even when I make bad decisions. You are always there when I need, I confessed to him moved

-That's what friends are for, she smiled at me reassuringly.