He Gets Me

Paris, earlier today. It’s a (vaccinated) summer family reunion and I’m catching up with relatives I haven’t seen for AGES. Like my impeccably dressed (three piece suit on a warm, un-air-conditioned, Saturday) 83 year old great uncle.

We cheek kiss

“STILL searching for love, Uncle Remy?”

“Forget love. My dear, I’m an old, self-absorbed narcissist. What I look for is someone young and frivolous whose most complicated desire is fun - specifically fun that can be bought - that’s an important distinction.”

I gasp and pose. 

“You’re looking for MEEEE!,” I squeal.

“Oh, if I needed a spoiled, over-serious, temperamental, unappeasable rich girl - I’d think of you.”

“You GET me!,” *I beam with pride*
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Sambourne Avatar
August 13, 2021 at 9:41 PM
Another home run! I will soon run out of superlatives for your writing, Anais. And at my age, imagination frays. Cheers, Brian
Vionet Avatar
August 14, 2021 at 8:32 AM
You are TOO kind *curtsey*
Leffanta Avatar
July 25, 2021 at 11:43 AM
You are well on your way to become a popular writer! Your Uncle Remy is as French as can be!
Vionet Avatar
July 26, 2021 at 9:30 AM
Popular? I’m not sure about THAT, but thanks Rico. =]
Gondolf Avatar
July 25, 2021 at 9:10 AM
We learn more about you with every verse your ink spills... :)
Vionet Avatar
August 14, 2021 at 8:29 AM
Well, HIS opinion anyway. The French and Irish senses of humor have a lot in common - the French will just “bitch-slap” you with their truth. I LOVE that kind of humor. The Irish call it “taking the piss” out of a situation.
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