She's Still on His Mind (Marguerite)

[MARGUERITE SAINT-JUST]

With a turn of her head, peering up at him with a gentle scowl and a warm smile, "Danny, you know you can call me Marguerite," And continued to smile. Yes, it was true. She was not like most Celebrities. She was outgoing and friendly, but she could be bitchy at times when the moment required it. But otherwise, she was friendly and a true Socialite.

She took the card that he offered containing his personal number. Looked it over then placed it in a pocket where she would never forget it. "Merci."

Nodded in response to his statement about the enjoyable walk. A hunt now turned out into a loving night stroll. It was odd to find a man so torn up like Danny, so in depth with himself and so keen about her. She still had to be careful that he would not try and force her to do something she did not nor could not do. Each of her past boyfriends had tried to do that with her and she ended it quickly! NO ONE ruled over her! She was Master of her own Fate and lifestyle! No one else!
A date book? Looking at the little agenda item with an absolute shock and delight. Well, the man was indeed prepared! Unlike others she knew who relied upon someone else to keep them on track and in line. Apparently this man could keep himself on track and in line. It was a good sign! Meant he was responsible, mature, organized, and did not depend upon someone else. He could guide himself, make his own choices, and so much more! At this point, she couldn't help but to look at him a little more. Danny had so suddenly become a breath of fresh air in her chaotic world of Society and irresponsible, self-centered people. It was increasingly harder to find people of a good match in intelligence and wits and great character.
Danny was a man of character, quite intelligent, but quite emotional. For someone who was not into himself he was fairly handsome. She felt her heart flutter a bit.
"My evenings are occupied for a while, but..." thinking as she returned her mismatched eyes to his face with a grin, "I will make time for you, Daniel." Her face reflected how genuine she was with her word! An evening, away from a performance or after a performance, just to spend with him and she was more than willing to do that. Why? Because the pros with him outweighed the cons! There was more delightful things about him that she liked and the red flags were nothing more than old fears from past relationships and other people issues that really had nothing to do with Danny. The more she got to talk to him, be near him, the more he impressed her! She was no girl any more just wanting an accessory on her arm but she wasn't the sort to even think of Marriage either. And yet... Danny was starting to veer her in that direction!
She had to think a moment about when to take a night off, as difficult as that was, but she would have to take one nevertheless because of a break. She's been at this story on stage since it began. One night will not do harm.

Those mismatched eyes glanced about before them, and good thing it was nighttime otherwise the paparazzi would have a field day following her around. Granted someone might be out there right now following her and snapping some pictures, but the images would be too dark to really get any clear image. If it was daylight, then this would simply complicate things completely out of proportion!
She diverted those mismatched eyes to look back upon Danny once again and searched for his meaning but it didn't take her long. "Oohh," she snickered, "No. No, just one of the local Celebrities who thinks I would make a lovely fashion accessory on his arm and make him appear more intelligent than he really was!" she snickered again. "I gave up on men like he a few years ago. My former... boyfriends-" she made a gesture with both her head and hands, "... were the sort to utilize me as some fashion accessory. I was the 'In Thing' because I had finished a movie or a runway shoot or some performance or charity. I'm always in the spotlight and so I became their object of desires only so they could boost their image." Then shook her head. "I did wise up eventually and refuse to take to a man's arm in that fashion any more." Once again, gesturing with her hands and head, looking rather adamant about her decision that she was no man's property.

[ERIK DANIEL LENOIR]

Danny nodded when the actress said he could call her Marguerite. " De rien! (You're welcome.) And you may call me Danny," he said, then laughed a little self consciously. "Oh you're already doing that. How clever you are!"

Marguerite was not like other ladies, at least in Danny's mind. She didn't seem the prima donna type, the high maintenance type, although Danny could certainly afford such a woman. He wanted to definitely lavish the most expensive and lovely gifts upon her, but he felt she wouldn't expect that. And she seemed to really care about Danny. That's what made her different. He usually never told much ab out himself to women when he first went out with them. He knew some would only be after his money, so he didn't talk about that. Marguerite, no. She had her own money, probably more than he had, although it was hard to tell. And he didn't care about that.

His mind had cleared considerably. He knew that some women were put off by his strange behaviour, which he found it hard to control when under stress. But Marguerite didn't seem to mind that he had been hiding in her front closet. He must do his best to keep his stress level down while around her. And what was that other thing? Oh yes, his medication. It was immensely difficult to remember that.

When Danny took out his date book, for some reason, Marguerite seemed quite happy. He made sure she didn't see that it was largely blank.

As she said that her evenings were occupied for a while, his face fell a bit, but then he smiled when she said she would make time for him. It was amazing...she really liked him! Albeit, it was only the second time they had met. So perhaps she would be put off by something else when she came to know Danny better. But he was still hopeful.

She looked about them and he followed her gaze. "Is something wrong?" he asked softly. "Is someone there?"

Then she explained who the fellow was with whom Danny had seen her at the party. Danny smiled, relieved to know he was just someone to whom she had been speaking and he was not anyone she wished to date. He sighed inaudibly with relief. "A fashion accessory? A lovely, intelligent lady like you?" he said, rather appalled. "How ridiculous!"

"So where shall I write you in? Or don't you know yet. Call me when you find out." He desperately hoped she would call. But what if she didn't? All his hopes and dreams of a relationship would be dashed. He couldn't possibly let that happen! He would take care of anyone who came between them! Danny was rather far into the manic side of his personality. If it hadn't been true that she did like him, it could have been called delusional.

[MARGUERITE SAINT-JUST]

A bright grin graced her lips as he spoke her native language and even moreso when he pointed out the obvious. Yes, she had been calling him by his first name and his nickname already. Granted, she shouldn't have but again, it was a clever move on her part to help sooth the beast, which she hated to even think of anyone like that at all. But, just as like in the old fairy tale of Beauty and the Beast, a bit of sprightly charm and sweet kindness helped no matter what was happening at that moment. Even Fairy Tales can teach life lessons.

"It is nothing," as she clung to his arm and trying hard to be rather nonchalant in an effort not to spook him of some potential stalkers. It was a common hazard in her career and by now, she had learned to just deal with it, in a way accept it, and handle it as best as possible depending upon the situation.
She snickered, dropped her head a moment, "Oui. Apparently I'm the latest in Boyfriend Apparel," she mused with a hint of wry comedy. "Straight from the Runways of Paris. I'm an original, you know?" Then looked up at Danny with that perfect smile that could disarm armies!

When shall they meet next? This was a challenge! "I shall call you. I will have to take an evening off from a performance. I will arrange it and shall then call you." Then she looked back at him with a rather curious and coy gaze, "Is that alright with you?"

[ERIK DANIEL LENOIR]

Marguerite was clinging to Danny's arm. She had a way of making him feel gallant and brave and even handsome. She was so different from many women. And she was correct. Some men wanted a lovely woman on their arm as an accessory. It was true. And some women wanted a handsome fellow to show that they could "catch one too." It went both ways. Danny didn't like that. It had happened to him a couple of times. And as soon as they saw he wasn't just a nice looking face, but had a personality that was a bit difficult, they dropped him like a hot potato. Of course he never really understood why they thought him "difficult."

"You are so much more than just a pretty face. Although, you are that too. And much more than just pretty." She had a prize winning smile too. It was quite stunning. He was rather wrapped up in her charms by now. He could barely think of anything else.

Sooner than he had wished, they arrived at her building. "I expect this is so long. But not goodbye....I hope. I do wish to see you again," He added in his thoughts, more than you can imagine.

"You would do that for me?" Danny grinned. "Take off a performance? That is very sweet." He paused for her question. "Of course it is all right...it is extraordinary and marvelous! There aren't words to express how happy I will be to see you again." Danny was going on a bit, but didn't realize it. "How long shall I have to wait for my lady to call? I shall be awaiting your call. I shall keep my mobile on me at all times. It shall be my best friend!"

Then he took her hands in his and kissed them. "Every moment away from you shall be an eternity."

[MARGUERITE SAINT-JUST]

To have such a beautiful appearance indeed helped her greatly but for anyone to look beyond her stunning looks it was a rarity! Sure, there were some whom she's worked with who saw her intellectual and sharp mind. She had a character that could not be matched! No doubt she would be a prize for the one man who could match and catch her!
She took it as a compliment and it humbled her. A sheepish smile as she strode beside Danny. He was quite charming despite his quarks. Yes, those red flags were just nonsense. More and more, she was enjoying Danny's presence. "Thank you, Danny," she said softly and sincerely.

Back where she started - well, where they started - in her search for the odd man who was cowering in her closet. She stood at the entrance to her residential building and gazed back at Danny. "It's won't be long," at least she hoped. "And, oui, definitely not good-bye," as she gazed up into Danny's eyes with a warm Mona Lisa smile.

Again she grinned as he seemed so stunned with glee that she would take some time in her busy schedule for him. He seemed to appreciate it as though it was a rare treat or a priceless object from Christies! For that, it created a larger grin on her face and she blushed, glancing down a moment before looking back up at him still grinning. The fact that she made his night, he also made hers. He seemed to cherish the idea that she would offer a rare opportunity. Where most would expect it and demand it, he didn't behave as though this was typical. Another reason why she felt those red flags earlier were to be ignored. More and more, Danny was proving to her that he was worth the time and effort. She snickered sweetly as he was all aflutter with excitement that she would take time for him and call him.
Smiling down as she felt his lips upon her hands and his continued words just made her grin even more with happiness. Who would have thought. "You are very sweet, Danny. I shall call you soon. Promise."
And with that, she departed from him and returned inside the building, heading up to her condo.