Chapter 71 - Pickup Artist (1/2)
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Charlus woke up. He looked around. The bus he was in had stopped a long time ago. He was the only one left on the bus. Charlus got up. He grabbed his backpack from below his seat.
He then went out of the bus. He looked around. He was in the bustling part of LA. The part with the Hollywood sign visible and beautiful people walking around.
Till now he was in the far end of the city. A place that could be considered the outskirts. But the place Charlus was in was somewhere that even actors couldn't afford to live in. Charlus grabbed his backpack and slung it over his shoulder. He then continued to walk on the street. He saw the models and aspiring models walk on the road and sighed. This was what made him come to Los Angeles and he was missing this at the horrid school.
Charlus looked at the time. It was 9 AM. He still had the whole day to find Lucie. It wasn't like Lucie was in a precarious situation. He could afford to flirt with a couple of beautiful models.
Charlus randomly picked his date for the day. It was a beautiful black-haired woman in a sweatshirt and yoga pants. He went towards her.
”Excuse me? Where did you get that?”
”Get what?” The girl was confused.
”That beautiful smile.” Charlus' pickup line made the girl laugh.
”Hi, I'm Charlus and I saw you walking across the road. I knew I would regret it if I didn't talk to you.”
”I'm Denise. Nice to meet you.”
”Are you busy right now? Am I troubling you, Denise?” Charlus asked Denise.
”No, not at all. I was just on the way to my apartment. I was going to make myself some breakfast.” Denise smiled at Charlus.
”Well, would you rather join me at a cafe? It would save you some trouble.” Charlus offered Denise a date. She smiled.
”Sure why not? Do you have a place in mind?”
Charlus looked around. He saw a cafe in sight. He pointed there.
”Well, Tiago Coffee Bar seems nice. Is that okay with you?” Charlus asked Denise who looked weirdly at Charlus for a second. But then she smiled.
”Sure.”
She started walking across the street. It was a no-car street which meant crossing was allowed. Charlus walked behind her.
”So what do you do?” Charlus asked Denise.
”I'm an actress. I've been in a few roles.” Denise's reply stunned Charlus.
”That's interesting. I am happy for you. I heard that making it out here is very tough. But for someone as beautiful as you, they must be flocking for you.” Charlus complimented Denise. Denise blushed lightly and looked away.
The two entered the Coffee Bar. They sat at a seat away from the window beside a wall. They waited for a person to take their order.
Once someone came, Charlus didn't hesitate while giving his order.
”One black coffee. And you?”
He looked at Denise. Denise looked at Charlus with curiosity.
”Don't you want to look at the menu first?”
”I don't want to keep you waiting. It's alright. I'm pretty sure they won't mess black coffee up.”
Denise chuckled. Meanwhile, Charlus put his backpack beside him.
”One Machiatto.”
”Could you get us a couple of sandwiches too? Thank you.” Charlus finished up the order. The waiter took away the menu and went back. Denise asked Charlus a question.