April 17th 2016

Ok, so I haven't replied to any of your comments from yesterdays chapter because, quite frankly, I'm terrified of having to face you all after what I wrote. If it's any consolation, I'm pretty angry/annoyed with myself (from a reader's view point) but the writer in me insists that it had to be done like that.

Ok, so, where do we go from yesterday? Simply- there's very little Sophie in this update. It's mainly Daniel and Hugo (who took a red eye flight from London to New York). Because it's Hugo, there's a lot of French. Usually, the French is translated during the conversation (if it's Sophie) but because Hugo is a native French speaker, there will be none of that in-the-conversation translation.

Therefore, under each of the French, in brackets, I will write the French translations for you. (Please be aware that the French don't say the 'h' at the beginning of words words, there for 'here' will be 'ere and 'her' will be 'er, etc.)

Hopefully, my French has not failed me, but if anyone sees something that's wrong, et me know!

Sarah, xx

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>

(Hello?)

"Hello?"

>

(Yes?)

"Hugo?"

>

(It's me.)

"Where is Sophie?"

>

(She's busy.)

"Occupé? What does that mean?"

>

"Busy?"

>

(Yes, exactly that.)

"When will she not be busy?"

>

(I dunno.)

"Is she avoiding me?"

>

(Probably.)

"You're not being helpful, Hugo."

>

(I know.)

"May I please speak to her?"

>

(No.)

"Can I leave a message?"

>

(If you want.)

"Can you just as her to call me as soon as she can, please?"

>

(Ok/Understood.)

"Ok, thanks. Um, Hugo? What are you doing in New York? You were here on Friday and you never said you were heading that way."

>

(I'm trying to console my (close) friend. She's in need.)

"Hugo, in English please?"

>

(Stupid.)

"Is she ok?"

>

"Is she working from home or are you at the office with her? If you're on her phone, she's got to be around."

>

"Can you let her now that I called?"

>

"Hugo, who are you on the phone to?"

>

(Ah, Sophie. It's you! How are you, sweetheart?)

"Who are you speaking to, Hugo?"

>

(It's Daniel. Would you like to-)

"Non, je suis occupé. Je dois aller à Brooklyn. Tu viens avec moi?"

(No, I'm busy. I have to go to Brooklyn. Are you coming with me?)

>

(Yes, of course. One moment. Daniel, I must go. Speak soon!)

"No, Hugo, wait!"

[Call ended]

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A/N

I've just realised how super annoying the translations are! Ah well...