The Discus Thrower Values

Long Walk: 20

21. Nicole recalls.
The next day, Martin N found in the studio and asked to find the time conversation. On this day the singer was no urgent business. She called Eliza, and said that after the conversation would go for it. After they went into the room, which Martha knew were home to a host of the castle. N went to get coffee. Nicole, left alone, considering the interest of the environment. It is, undoubtedly kept the imprint of his personality. Ordinary things in the room were things, but together create a world in which it was good. Nicole could not help passed from room to room. Living room, study, .. Nicole was about to return when her attention was drawn to photograph a young woman and a small girls. Picture hung near the small altar. Nicole knew, judging by the hanging rosary that N was inchurched Catholic. She hurried back the living room. During a call, N asked to recall and tell the story of her acquaintance with Annette and Xavier. Nicole wondered. Three years have passed, and it is bad remember those events. But with the help of N pattern was restored. First there was Annette, and then Xavier. Nicole then moved into crisis, changed the team and she needed a new manager. Xavier had a grip, he could negotiate. A few months later they have become not only partners, but also lovers. It seems that they brought Annette. Together they have created around her an atmosphere of worship and trust. N smiled. "They have blocked, Nicole", - he said. Then he asked recall, questioned whether the pair of her past. Nicole frowned and nodded. "At first I did not think" - she said - "but gradually began to pay attention to the curiosity of Annette. When I was 19 I had a fleeting romance with a guy. He was in Belgium during the holidays, then moved to the U.S. .. Nicole dropped head. I have not even learned his name, just remember the name Edgar. Two months later it turned out I was pregnant. Decided to give birth. But during the birth the child died. Year I was shocked. But the support of parents and music lessons did their job. " Nicole glanced apprehensively at the N, but saw in his eyes only tenderness and some supporting force. "Thank you" - he said, approaching her and kissing her hand - "Eliza is waiting for you." She smiled. Leaving, she turned around. He stood half-turned, thoughtfully.