This is the story of how Emily Renault met her dream man while on vacation in Paris...
The rain wouldn't stop falling around me. I have never experienced such a heavy down pour. I thought the rain would never stop falling... Maybe I should explain the situation. My name is Mike and I am a 23 year old recently discharged (Medically) Marine. I have taken the money I saved while in the service to go on a little vacation for myself. I decided to "Tour" Europe and have just arrived at my first locale!
I was told that Paris in spring was a lovely sight and an absolute must see. Apparently no one has ever been here in early April, the rain has yet to stop and I have been here for approximately 8 hours. The reason I am out in the rain on such a lovely day is because there was a mix-up at my hotel and apparently they booked my room. The little blonde girl who got my room felt awful but told me she had no where else to stay and the hotel was booked clean through the end of the month.
Joy... A bum's view of Paris. Oh well, I could do worse. I walked the streets staying under over hangs and anything that would keep the rain from pummeling me to death. I have checked three other hotels along this little strip and all are closed or full.
I decide on going back to the room where I was supposed to stay and offer to pay half of what she paid if she will let me use the couch in the room for the duration of my stay. I figure hell, it can't hurt to try. I reach my destination and decide to clean up a bit in the lobby bathroom. Good thing I brought my good clothes, something tells me she won't take just any simpleton into her room.
I change into my Dress Blues and smile... I still got that look. As I exit the bathroom I notice faces turning and jaws dropping. I smile to myself and keep walking. 305... Gotta make it there fast!!
I make it up the flights of stairs to get to the room I should be in already and take a minute to examine myself in a hall mirror. My 6'1 frame is still very well maintained. I have a slight limp from the accident but it's no big deal, hardly noticeable when I am not too sore. My jaw is very squared, something my mom told me was a common trait of men in my family. My shoulders seem to fit the Marine Corps. Dress Blues perfectly. Broad but not overbearing, and a thick midsection from years of working out daily have made me relatively attractive at the worst of times.
I knock on the door and the sight before me almost knocks me over. This little girl, she can't be a day over 18 and absolutely gorgeous. The very picture of stellar beauty. Gorgeous dirty blonde hair, shoulder length and worn down around her. Her eyes were absolutely brilliant greenish blue. Reminds me of those exotic lakes and ponds on a sunny day. She had a slight button nose that just added to the innocent cuteness she was radiating. As I let my eyes take in the beauty before me I take a moment to collect myself before speaking.
"I'm sorry ma'am I didn't get a chance to properly introduce myself, my name is Michael and I believe there was a mixup with the rooms..." I say with a slight southern drawl just to try and add to the charm of my military uniform... "I was hoping, if you didn't mind too much that I could pay for half of your stay if you would let me use your couch." I smile as I see her lip curl up a bit as she gently bites it a bit. "If not that's fine, I'm sure I can find another place."
"No no, it's fine, I'm sure we can work something out. Come on in, you must be exhausted from the looks of things." She said softly but with a bit of anticipation. "My name is Emily Renault. What brings you to Paris?"
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When I heard the door knock I wasn't sure if I should answer or not. I am, after all, alone in a foreign country...
When I saw him standing there in that military uniform though... I just can't explain it. It was like I had found what I had been looking for but was completely unprepared for it. How could I prepare for something like this? A Marine, in my room, in Dress Blues... Oh my God... There is a Marine in my room...
"I am just doing some travelling. I am on leave at the moment and decided to do a tour of Europe." He responded quickly with only a slight drawl. God that accent was amazing.
"How long will you be staying in the room for?" I asked, "I will only really be in the room at night, during the day I wanna go out and see what Paris has to offer."